Burton Weil Family Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Memphis, TN EIN: 88-2052017

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.

Key facts about Burton Weil Family Foundation

In short: Burton Weil Family Foundation gave $1.9M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $378K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
88-2052017
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$1,889,209
Grants made (2025)
5
Average grant
$377,842
Median grant
$20,000
Total assets
$21,846,814
Primary geography
Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$21.8M

+17.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.9M

+3048.7% YoY

Grant Count

5

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$378K

+3048.7% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 5 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

MemphisCordovaGermantown

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$500K$1M$1.5M$2M2 grants20235 grants20245 grants2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.9M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

University of Memphis Foundation: $1.5MUniversity of MemphisFoundation$1.5MNew Memphis Institute: $300KNew Memphis Institute$300KMemphis Jewish Federation: $20KMemphis Jewish Federation$20KMemphis Child Advocacy Center: $20KMemphis Child Advocacy Center$20KJunior Achievement of Memphis & the Mid-South: $10KJunior Achievement of Memphis& the Mid-South$10K

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

10<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 12 (83%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Memphis Foundation Memphis, TNWeil Scholars Program$1,539,209
New Memphis Institute Memphis, TNEmbark Program$300,000
Memphis Jewish Federation Germantown, TNFor Exempt Purpose$20,000
Memphis Child Advocacy Center Memphis, TNFor Exempt Purpose$20,000
Junior Achievement of Memphis & the Mid-South Memphis, TNFor Exempt Purpose$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$21,846,814$18,539,159$15,550,495
Revenue$2,186,626$1,403,798$18,998,202
Expenses$2,013,144$1,385,257$55,023
Net Investment Income$686,626$203,798$2,445,385

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)

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.

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