Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found
Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 5 grants totaling $42K. Net investment income was $17K.
Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found at a glance
In short: Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found gave $42K across 5 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $41,625
- Grants made (2020)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,325
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (84% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Donor Advised Fund ($35K). Together the top 5 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 5 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Fund Albuquerque, NM | Charitable Purpose | $35,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | Charity's Purpose | $3,300 |
| New York Common Pantry New York, NY | Charity's Purpose | $3,000 |
| Good People Fund Maplewood, NJ | Charity's Purpose | $250 |
| Roundabout New York, NY | Charity's Purpose | $75 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $16,622 | $42,775 | $41,625 | 5 | $16,622 | $1,023 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found is led by Robert Weiss, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Robert Weiss
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Elaine Weiss
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found
How much does Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found give each year?
Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found gave $42K across 5 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found's typical grant size?
Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found's median grant in 2020 was $3,000, and its average grant was $8,325, across 5 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found give grants?
Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found gives mostly in New Mexico: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity's Purpose" (4 grants).
Who are Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found's largest grantees?
Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found's largest 2020 grantees include Donor Advised Fund ($35,000), Central Synagogue ($3,300) and New York Common Pantry ($3,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How much is Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found's EIN?
Robert D & Elaine Weiss Charitable Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4136349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 2020
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