Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation
Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wellington, FL. IRS filing data is available for 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3.3M. Net investment income was $201K.
Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation at a glance
In short: Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation gave $3.3M across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $817K), top state New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,268,454
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- Average grant
- $817,114
- Median grant
- $1,089,385
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Greater Horizons ($1.1M). Together the top 4 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Horizons Kansas City, MO | General Fund | $1,089,385 |
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | General Fund | $1,089,385 |
| Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY | General Fund | $1,089,384 |
| American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | General Fund | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $204,588 | $3,272,029 | $3,268,454 | 4 | $201,013 | $24,061 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Idell Weisberg
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Weisberg
Trustee
New on the 2021 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation
How much does Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation give each year?
Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation gave $3.3M across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation's typical grant size?
Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,089,385, and its average grant was $817,114, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation give grants?
Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (33%) and Oregon (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation's EIN?
Lawrence and Idell Weisberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2151372. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
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 year 2021
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