Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation
The Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations in Kentucky and other states, including Jewish organizations, a service-dog provider, arts organizations, and health-related organizations.
Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation gave $140K across 116 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Kentucky. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $139,635
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 116
- +30.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,204
- -26.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $1,452,290
- +6.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (38 of 116, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1400 Willow Ave 704, Louisville, KY 40204
Phone: (502) 238-2451
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Family and Career Services ($50K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
535 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 531 grants of 535 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky, 15% to Florida, 6% to Missouri, 3% to New York, and 2% to Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 38 of 116 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $328; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $100 repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 48% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2025) to $303K (2021). In 2025 it made 116 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Family and Career Services Louisville, KY | General Fund | $50,100 |
| Congregation Adath Jeshurun Louisville, KY | General Fund | $13,948 |
| Jewish Federation of Louisville Louisville, KY | General Fund | $11,345 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Federation Miami, FL | General Fund | $10,220 |
| Paws with Purpose Louisville, KY | General Fund | $5,692 |
| Ransom Everglades Miami, FL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth Shalom Louisville, KY | General Fund | $4,659 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation New York, NY | General Fund | $2,852 |
| Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, MO | General Fund | $2,730 |
| MDX Sports Inc Key Biscayne, FL | General Fund | $2,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,452,290 | $251,090 | $164,353 | $139,635 | 116 | $146,662 | $229,625 | $136,999 |
| 2024 | $1,365,553 | $208,581 | $164,753 | $145,184 | 89 | $152,153 | $191,781 | $123,829 |
| 2023 | $1,321,725 | $139,504 | $203,650 | $186,820 | 80 | $193,702 | $129,306 | $117,649 |
| 2022 | $1,385,871 | $144,107 | $286,168 | $266,321 | 119 | $266,321 | $128,428 | $138,720 |
| 2021 | $1,527,932 | $425,523 | $315,676 | $302,944 | 131 | — | $412,147 | $132,351 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Greater Miami Jewish Federation describes its mission as mobilizing resources to care for people in need, strengthen Jewish life, and advance the unity and shared purpose of the Jewish people. Paws with Purpose says it provides skilled service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities other than blindness. Louisville Visual Art describes its work as improving lives through visual arts education, community outreach, and artist support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 116 grants totaling $139,635. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $50,100, with a median of $100. Recent annual giving was $145,184 across 89 grants in 2024 and $186,820 across 80 grants in 2023.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $50,100 to Jewish Family and Career Services in Louisville, $13,948 to Congregation Adath Jeshurun in Louisville, $11,345 to Jewish Federation of Louisville, and $10,220 to Greater Miami Jewish Federation in Miami. Other grants included $5,692 to Paws with Purpose, $5,000 to Ransom Everglades, and $4,659 to Temple Beth Shalom.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronald Weisberg as president, Frank Weisberg as vice president, and Alan Weisberg as treasurer.
Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation is led by Ronald Weisberg, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronald Weisberg
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Weisberg
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Weisberg
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation
How much does Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation give each year?
Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation gave $140K across 116 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $145K across 89 grants.
What is Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $1,204, across 116 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation that year got $328 on average.
Where does Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation give grants?
Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (15%) and Missouri (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (36 grants), New York, NY (13 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and Miami, FL (7 grants).
Does Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 99% of Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (115 of 116) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Family and Career Services ($50,100), Congregation Adath Jeshurun ($13,948) and Jewish Federation of Louisville ($11,345), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation?
Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $137K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Greater Miami Jewish Federation describes its mission as mobilizing resources to care for people in need, strengthen Jewish life, and advance the unity and shared purpose of the Jewish people. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation's EIN?
Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1190609. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Charles L Weisberg Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/charles-l-weisberg-family-foundation-morg_73fa8a060ae242beb401c5a488ab44ef
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