Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic
Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $108,000 to charitable organizations.
Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic at a glance
In short: Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic gave $108K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $108,000
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,143
- +87.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,518,425
- +67.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (97% 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 Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic
- 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: 265 N Carolwood Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90077
Phone: (310) 271-5522
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United States Adaptive ($35K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
175 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 175 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 3% went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 142% 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 $87K (2021) to $116K (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $108K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Adaptive Big Bear Lake, CA | Therapeutic Outdoor Rec. Disabled | $35,000 |
| Los Angeles Co Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | Financial Support for Public Display | $15,000 |
| Johnson Cancer Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Find Cure for Cancer | $5,000 |
| Lung Cancer Foundation Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Lung Cancer Research | $5,000 |
| Museum Contemprary Art Los Angeles, CA | Provide Support for Public Display | $5,000 |
| Public Counsel Los Angles, CA | Provide Legal Services to Poor Peopl | $5,000 |
| UCLA Hammer Museum Los Angeles, CA | Suppor Public Display of Art | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | Fighting Pancreatic Cancer | $3,000 |
| Tower Cancer Research Center Beverly Hills, CA | Programs to PREVENT,TREAT Cancer | $3,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA | Support for Art Exhibit Installation | $3,000 |
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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 | $2,518,425 | $1,180,547 | $162,242 | $108,000 | 21 | $149,384 | $1,167,689 | $104,847 |
| 2023 | $1,507,593 | $-282,929 | $152,337 | $107,000 | 39 | $139,080 | $80,734 | $107,258 |
| 2022 | $1,935,804 | $932,785 | $131,221 | $87,500 | 50 | $107,907 | $67,634 | $106,318 |
| 2021 | $1,364,345 | $170,141 | $127,450 | $86,500 | 33 | $100,106 | $24,152 | $91,450 |
| 2020 | $1,365,139 | $79,411 | $167,893 | $116,000 | 32 | — | $54,887 | $86,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including art exhibitions and public display, cancer research and programs, legal services, and therapeutic outdoor recreation for people with disabilities.
Among its grantees, Public Counsel describes its work as advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice through legal advocacy. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network says it works to improve the lives of people impacted by pancreatic cancer through research, community-building, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy. The Skirball Cultural Center describes cultural programming rooted in welcoming people from different communities and fostering human connection.
Other 2024 grantees include organizations whose stated work addresses homelessness, food access, and veterans and their families. The Midnight Mission describes providing shelter and support services to people experiencing homelessness; Bread of Life says it distributes groceries to families in need; and New Directions describes empowering veterans and their families to lead productive and fulfilling lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $108,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $3,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $35,000 to United States Adaptive for therapeutic outdoor recreation for people with disabilities; $15,000 to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for public display; and $5,000 each to the Johnson Cancer Center Foundation, Lung Cancer Foundation, Museum of Contemporary Art, Public Counsel, and UCLA Hammer Museum. Other reported grants included $3,000 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Skirball Cultural Center, and Tower Cancer Research Center, and $2,000 each to The Midnight Mission, Bread of Life, and New Directions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Billie Milam Weisman as President; Sidney J Macht inger as Secretary/DI; Scott Stover as Treasurer/DI; and Corey Hanker as Trustee/CIO.
Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic is led by Billie Milam Weisman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Billie Milam Weisman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sidney J. Machtinger
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Corey Hanker
Trustee & CIO
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Scott Stover
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frederick M. Nicholas (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Steven L. Arnold (2020) — CFO
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.
Frequently asked questions about Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic
How much does Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic give each year?
Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic gave $108K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $107K across 39 grants.
What is Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic's typical grant size?
Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,143, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic that year got $3K on average.
Where does Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic give grants?
Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants).
Does Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic's largest grantees?
Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic's largest 2024 grantees include United States Adaptive ($35,000), Los Angeles Co Museum of Art ($15,000) and Johnson Cancer Center Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic?
Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including art exhibitions and public display, cancer research and programs, legal services, and therapeutic outdoor recreation for people with disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic?
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 Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic's EIN?
Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4442308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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