DS Weiss Foundation
DS Weiss Foundation is a private foundation, based in Highland, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $780K. Net investment income was $7K.
DS Weiss Foundation at a glance
In short: DS Weiss Foundation gave $780K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $390K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $780,000
- +1850.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $390,000
- +875.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $390,000
- Total assets
- $16,306
- -93.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who DS Weiss Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tree of Life Foundation ($750K). Together the top 2 received $780K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How DS Weiss Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2023) to $780K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $780K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tree of Life Foundation West Palm, FL | Charitable - Program Mission | $750,000 |
| The Doctrina Foundation Highland, UT | Books to Teach African Kids to Read | $30,000 |
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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 | $16,306 | $556,891 | $780,121 | $780,000 | 2 | $780,000 | $6,590 | $10,661 |
| 2023 | $239,536 | $9,186 | $44,084 | $40,000 | 1 | $40,000 | $9,186 | $13,219 |
| 2022 | $274,434 | $1,990 | $327,560 | $327,500 | 4 | $327,500 | $1,930 | $26,152 |
| 2021 | $600,004 | $600,004 | — | — | — | — | — | $30 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DS Weiss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DS Weiss Foundation is led by Damian Weiss, Founder & President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Damian Weiss
Founder & President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Hansen
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sarah Weiss
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 DS Weiss Foundation
How much does DS Weiss Foundation give each year?
DS Weiss Foundation gave $780K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is DS Weiss Foundation?
DS Weiss Foundation reported $16K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $780K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does DS Weiss Foundation operate?
DS Weiss Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Utah.
What is DS Weiss Foundation's EIN?
DS Weiss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4144419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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