Burton Weil Family Foundation
The corporation is organized to operate exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the fucntion of, and to carry out the purposes and activities of the jewish foundation of memphis.
Burton Weil Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Burton Weil Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $378K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,889,209
- +3048.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $377,842
- +3048.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $21,846,814
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Burton Weil Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Memphis Foundation ($1.5M). Together the top 5 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis Foundation Memphis, TN | Weil Scholars Program | $1,539,209 |
| New Memphis Institute Memphis, TN | Embark Program | $300,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Federation Germantown, TN | For Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Memphis Child Advocacy Center Memphis, TN | For Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Memphis & the Mid-South Memphis, TN | For Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,846,814 | $2,186,626 | $2,013,144 | $1,889,209 | 5 | $686,626 |
| 2024 | $18,539,159 | $1,403,798 | $1,385,257 | $60,000 | 5 | $203,798 |
| 2023 | $15,550,495 | $18,998,202 | $55,023 | $20,000 | 2 | $2,445,385 |
About Burton Weil Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Burton Weil Family Foundation is a public charity, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $687K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Burton Weil Family Foundation is led by Laura Linder, President & CEO on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Linder
President & CEO
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Burton Weil
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lawson Arney
Director
Jfom Appointee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Weil
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Weil
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Finestone
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pace Cooper
Treasurer & Secretary
Jfom Appointee → Treasurer & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Blockman
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jason Salomon (2023–2024) — Jfom Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Burton Weil Family Foundation
How much does Burton Weil Family Foundation give each year?
Burton Weil Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $60K across 5 grants.
What is Burton Weil Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Burton Weil Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $377,842, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Burton Weil Family Foundation give grants?
Burton Weil Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (4 grants).
Who are Burton Weil Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Burton Weil Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Memphis Foundation ($1,539,209), New Memphis Institute ($300,000) and Memphis Jewish Federation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Burton Weil Family Foundation?
Burton Weil Family Foundation reported $21.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Burton Weil Family Foundation's EIN?
Burton Weil Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2052017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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