DRJACK Widrich Foundation
The DRJACK Widrich Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including community, arts, health care, youth mentoring, environmental, and Jewish organizations.
DRJACK Widrich Foundation at a glance
In short: DRJACK Widrich Foundation gave $120K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $120,025
- +48.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -11.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,218
- +68.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,800
- Total assets
- $1,303,896
- -9.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (6 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% 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 DRJACK Widrich 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: 400 West Rivo Alto Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 538-5181
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DRJACK Widrich Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miami Foundation ($48K). Together the top 10 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
129 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 129 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida; the filing also reports less than 1% to recipients in Washington, DC, and less than 1% to recipients in Pennsylvania. Listed Florida recipients include organizations in Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Gardens, Tallahassee, and Boca Raton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is DRJACK Widrich Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 23 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 153% 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 $71K (2020) to $120K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Foundation Miami, FL | Community Foundation | $47,513 |
| Miami Waterkeeper Miami, FL | Advocate for Watershed and Wildlife | $15,000 |
| Mt Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | Provide Health Care | $10,000 |
| Nu Deco Ensemble Miami, FL | Create Musical Experiences | $9,200 |
| Dolphin Cycling Challenge Miami Gardens, FL | Promote Cancer Awareness | $6,650 |
| Big Brother Big Sister Miami, FL | Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth | $5,300 |
| Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Miami, FL | Support the Arts | $5,168 |
| Greater Miami Jewish Foundation Miami, FL | Community Foundation | $5,000 |
| Temple Israel Talahassee, FL | Support Jewish Religion | $2,598 |
| American Friends of Livnot U'lehibanot Boca Raton, FL | Provide individuals a connection to jewish roots and heritage | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,303,896 | $113,774 | $247,819 | $120,025 | 23 | $120,025 | $95,783 | $78,318 |
| 2023 | $1,437,216 | $20,632 | $221,123 | $80,604 | 26 | $80,604 | $13,872 | $78,127 |
| 2022 | $1,689,470 | $126,775 | $237,630 | $93,940 | 28 | $93,940 | $98,560 | $87,043 |
| 2021 | $1,781,738 | $239,480 | $300,277 | $115,758 | 30 | $115,758 | $205,121 | $100,351 |
| 2020 | $1,810,704 | $93,838 | $259,988 | $71,207 | 22 | — | $59,178 | $94,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DRJACK Widrich Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K 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 with varied purposes. For example, Nu Deco Ensemble describes its mission as creating genre-bending musical experiences to inspire, enrich, and connect audiences and artists; American Friends of Livnot U'Lehibanot says it raises funds for educational and community programs; and Big Bend Homeless Coalition says it works to end homelessness through leadership, education, advocacy, services, and affordable housing.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $120,025 through 23 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $47,513, with a median grant of $1,800. Its largest reported grants included $47,513 to Miami Foundation, $15,000 to Miami Waterkeeper, $10,000 to Mt Sinai Medical Center Foundation, and $9,200 to Nu Deco Ensemble.
Other 2024 recipients included Dolphin Cycling Challenge ($6,650), Big Brother Big Sister ($5,300), Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County ($5,168), Greater Miami Jewish Foundation ($5,000), Temple Israel ($2,598), American Friends of Livnot U'Lehibanot ($2,500), 621 Gallery ($2,000), and Chabad Lubavitch ($1,800).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Linda Weitz as executive director and H Jordan Weitz and Jamie Weitz Forrest as directors.
DRJACK Widrich Foundation is led by Linda Weitz, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Linda Weitz
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $48K (2024)
H. Jordan Weitz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Jamie Weitz Forrest
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $27K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Weitz Linda Weitz Linda (2022) — Executive 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $48K, to Linda Weitz (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about DRJACK Widrich Foundation
How much does DRJACK Widrich Foundation give each year?
DRJACK Widrich Foundation gave $120K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $81K across 26 grants.
What is DRJACK Widrich Foundation's typical grant size?
DRJACK Widrich Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,800, and its average grant was $5,218, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from DRJACK Widrich Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does DRJACK Widrich Foundation give grants?
DRJACK Widrich Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (9 grants), Tallahassee, FL (6 grants), Miami Beach, FL (2 grants) and Talahassee, FL (2 grants).
Does DRJACK Widrich Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on DRJACK Widrich Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support the Arts" (3 grants).
Who are DRJACK Widrich Foundation's largest grantees?
DRJACK Widrich Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miami Foundation ($47,513), Miami Waterkeeper ($15,000) and Mt Sinai Medical Center Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DRJACK Widrich Foundation?
DRJACK Widrich Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does DRJACK Widrich Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DRJACK Widrich 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 DRJACK Widrich Foundation's EIN?
DRJACK Widrich Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0583046. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does DRJACK Widrich 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.
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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