Barton and Shirley Weisman
Barton and Shirley Weisman is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in areas including Jewish community services, care for children and older adults, health, and the performing arts.
Barton and Shirley Weisman at a glance
In short: Barton and Shirley Weisman gave $1.1M across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Florida. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,069,835
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,831
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $3,125,885
- -19.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (12 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Florida (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Barton and Shirley Weisman
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17603 Lake Estates Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33496
Phone: (954) 491-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Barton and Shirley Weisman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach ($300K). Together the top 10 received $941K.
Grant Size Distribution
303 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 277 grants of 303 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Florida recipients received 79% of grant dollars, followed by New Jersey at 8%, New York at 6%, Connecticut at 2%, and Virginia at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Barton and Shirley Weisman open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 60 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 423% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $746K (2022) to $1.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach West Palm Beach, FL | General | $300,000 |
| Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services Boca Raton, FL | General | $272,400 |
| New Jersey Pediatric Patients Charitable Trust Fund - Njppctf Voorhees, NJ | To provide funding for the acquisition of recreational and educational equipment and supplies for special needs children | $80,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Fdn Boca Raton, FL | General | $79,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options Sunrise, FL | Services to Abused & Neglected Child | $63,300 |
| Daniel D Cantor Senior Center Sunrise, FL | To Provide Services for the Elderly | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | Dispatch Service Support | $36,000 |
| Not My Daughter Parkland, FL | General | $25,000 |
| The Curetivity Foundation Darien, CT | To create hope and cure kids by raising funds and awareness in the fight against pediatric cancer | $20,000 |
| Temple Beth El Boca Raton, FL | General | $15,525 |
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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 | $3,125,885 | $320,011 | $1,074,992 | $1,069,835 | 60 | $1,069,835 | $300,817 | $253,139 |
| 2023 | $3,889,377 | $297,121 | $1,293,219 | $1,259,088 | 69 | $1,267,138 | $260,726 | $290,491 |
| 2022 | $4,877,880 | $1,627,898 | $746,913 | $746,411 | 50 | $746,411 | $1,604,108 | $325,582 |
| 2021 | $3,997,389 | $978,030 | $818,451 | $782,877 | 75 | $785,806 | $492,245 | $438,615 |
| 2020 | $3,949,162 | $1,775,095 | $1,216,947 | $1,207,020 | 49 | — | $1,272,874 | $468,331 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Barton and Shirley Weisman reported a distributable amount of $253K 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 include general support for Jewish organizations, services for children and older adults, health-related causes, and performing arts programming.
Grantee missions illustrate the work of some organizations it supports. Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options says it serves abused, neglected, and at-risk children and children with developmental disabilities in the Jewish community. The Daniel D. Cantor Senior Center says it provides services for older adults, including programs for people with Alzheimer’s and senior day care. American Friends of Magen David Adom describes itself as the U.S. fundraising and advocacy organization supporting Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel. Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach says it serves Jewish college students’ cultural, educational, religious, and social needs. The Broward Performing Arts Foundation says it supports programming, education, operations, and capital development for the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,069,835 through 60 grants. Awards ranged from $100 to $300,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $300,000 to Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach and $272,400 to Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services, both for general purposes. Other notable grants were $80,000 to the New Jersey Pediatric Patients Charitable Trust Fund for recreational and educational equipment and supplies for children with special needs; $79,000 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation for general purposes; and $63,300 to Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options for services to abused and neglected children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Andrew Weisman, Marcia Langley, and Shirley Weisman as directors.
Barton and Shirley Weisman's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Weisman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Langley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Weisman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barton Weisman (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Barton and Shirley Weisman
How much does Barton and Shirley Weisman give each year?
Barton and Shirley Weisman gave $1.1M across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 69 grants.
What is Barton and Shirley Weisman's typical grant size?
Barton and Shirley Weisman's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $17,831, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Barton and Shirley Weisman that year got $3K on average.
Where does Barton and Shirley Weisman give grants?
Barton and Shirley Weisman gives mostly in Florida: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (8%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Boca Raton, FL (6 grants) and Sunrise, FL (2 grants).
Does Barton and Shirley Weisman give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Barton and Shirley Weisman's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Barton and Shirley Weisman's largest grantees?
Barton and Shirley Weisman's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach ($300,000), Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services ($272,400) and New Jersey Pediatric Patients Charitable Trust Fund - Njppctf ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Barton and Shirley Weisman?
Barton and Shirley Weisman reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $253K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Barton and Shirley Weisman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include general support for Jewish organizations, services for children and older adults, health-related causes, and performing arts programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Barton and Shirley Weisman?
The foundation 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 Barton and Shirley Weisman's EIN?
Barton and Shirley Weisman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2684069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Barton and Shirley Weisman 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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