Barons Second Chance Foundation
Barons Second Chance Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including human services, healthcare, youth support, food assistance, animal welfare, and gun violence prevention.
Barons Second Chance Foundation at a glance
In short: Barons Second Chance Foundation gave $487K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $487,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- Average grant
- $18,731
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $11,521,295
- Primary geography
- California (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Barons Second Chance Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6301 Quecbec Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068
Phone: (772) 228-3640
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barons Second Chance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Bessemer Giving Fund ($152K). Together the top 10 received $372K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 26 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 31% to recipients in New Jersey. Other recipient-state shares were Colorado (5%), Washington, DC (5%), and Oregon (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
How Barons Second Chance Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $487K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bessemer Giving Fund Woodridge, NJ | General Support | $152,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Brady United Against Gun Violence Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| California Hospital Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| New Village Girls Academy Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Para Los Ninos Burbank, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wellnest Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Friends of 40 Prado San Luis Obispo, CA | General Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,521,295 | $867,745 | $617,530 | $487,000 | 26 | $498,256 | $758,471 | $489,870 |
| 2022 | $7,934,257 | $8,050,627 | $7,772 | — | — | — | $4,938,222 | $4,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barons Second Chance Foundation reported a distributable amount of $490K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations serving varied charitable purposes. For example, Project Angel Food describes its work as improving health and fighting food insecurity for critically ill people in Los Angeles County through medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling. Para Los Niños says it partners with children, youth, and families through education, wellness, support, and advocacy. Alexandria House describes its work as providing safe, supportive housing for women and children experiencing homelessness and trauma.
Other 2024 grantees include Brady United Against Gun Violence, hospitals, a girls’ academy, a developmental-disability services organization, and animal-welfare organizations. The grantees’ descriptions of their missions are theirs, not statements of the foundation’s own mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $487,000. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $152,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grants included $152,000 to The Bessemer Giving Fund, $30,000 to Downtown Women’s Center, and $25,000 each to Brady United Against Gun Violence, California Hospital Medical Center, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, New Village Girls Academy, Para Los Niños, Project Angel Food, and Wellnest. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Other listed awards included $15,000 to Friends of 40 Prado and $10,000 each to Alexandria House and Meade Canine Rescue Foundation. The foundation also gave $10,000 to Northwest Trail Alliance, whose stated mission is to create, enhance, and protect mountain biking opportunities and sustainable trails.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Weissenborn as president; Stanton Weissenborn as vice president and treasurer; Philip Albanese as secretary; and Elizabeth Albanese and Darcy Weissenborn as trustees.
Barons Second Chance Foundation is led by Thomas Weissenborn, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Weissenborn
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darcy Weissenborn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Albanese
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Albanese
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanton Weissenborn
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Barons Second Chance Foundation
How much does Barons Second Chance Foundation give each year?
Barons Second Chance Foundation gave $487K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Barons Second Chance Foundation's typical grant size?
Barons Second Chance Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,731, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Barons Second Chance Foundation give grants?
Barons Second Chance Foundation gives mostly in California: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (31%) and Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), Aspen, CO (3 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Barons Second Chance Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Barons Second Chance Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Barons Second Chance Foundation's largest grantees?
Barons Second Chance Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Bessemer Giving Fund ($152,000), Downtown Women's Center ($30,000) and Brady United Against Gun Violence ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barons Second Chance Foundation?
Barons Second Chance Foundation reported $11.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $498K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $490K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barons Second Chance Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations serving varied charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barons Second Chance Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Barons Second Chance Foundation's EIN?
Barons Second Chance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2112376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Barons Second Chance Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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