Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252

KNOXVILLE, TN EIN: 62-1261218

The Robert Lee Weiss Foundation is a private foundation based in Knoxville, Tennessee, established in June 1986. The foundation operates from 800 S Gay Street in Knoxville and maintains its tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) organization.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

+13.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$160K

-45.4% YoY

Grant Count

-7.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-41.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252 reported a distributable amount of $147K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds community service projects, scholarship funding, vocational ministry, senior citizen housing, and program support. Its grantmaking focuses on:

Education
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Community service initiatives
Religious and faith-based organizations

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$8,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, with a concentration on the Knoxville area.

Grant Distribution by State

Tennessee $889K (99%)

Colorado $6K (1%)

States

Colorado Tennessee

Cities

BrentwoodBristolColorado SpringsJefferson CityKnoxvilleLenoir CityMaryvilleRockford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Metric	Amount
Total Assets (FY 2025)	$2,806,920
Total Revenues (FY 2025)	$366,434
Total Expenses (FY 2025)	$200,731
Total Giving (FY 2025)	$159,500
Number of Employees	0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$2,806,920	$2,481,649	$2,610,649
Revenue	$366,434	$195,828	$107,549
Expenses	$200,731	$323,951	$177,077
Qualifying Distributions	$176,277	$307,096	$158,329
Net Investment Income	$341,980	$178,972	$87,603
Distributable Amount	$147,048	$140,223	$134,949

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

140 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Central Baptist Church of ($22,000), Interfaith Health Clinic ($20,000), Knox County Association ($13,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
OPERATION INASMUCH KNOXVILLE, TN	COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS	$4,000
BAPTIST COLLEGIATE KNOXVILLE, TN	CAPITAL PROJECTS	$4,000
KNOXVILLE-KNOX COUNTY KNOXVILLE, TN	ACCESSIBLE EQUIPMENT FOR	$4,000
THE SALVATION ARMY KNOXVILLE, TN	EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE	$3,000
KING COLLEGE INC BRISTOL, TN	SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING	$4,000
SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK MARYVILLE, TN	PURCHASE OF FOOD	$5,000
Remote Area Medical Rockford, TN	COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS	$5,000
KNOXVILLE HABITAT FOR KNOXVILLE, TN	HOME CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS	$12,000
INTERFAITH HEALTH CLINIC KNOXVILLE, TN	PATIENT CARE	$20,000
CARSON-NEWMAN UNIVERSITY JEFFERSON CITY, TN	VOCATIONAL MINISTRY	$4,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

First Horizon Bank — Trustee ($30,000 compensation)
Mrs. Mary Ellen Roddy Mitchell — Manager
Mark Rosser — Manager
Bruce Bryant — Executive Vice President, Manager

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MRS MARY ELLEN RODDY MITCHELL	MANAGER	—	—
MARK ROSSER	MANAGER	—	—
BRUCE BRYANT EXECUTIVE VICE PRESID	MANAGER	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252 fund?

The foundation primarily funds community service projects, scholarship funding, vocational ministry, senior citizen housing, and program support. Its grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Community service initiatives • Religious and faith-based organizations

How do I apply for a grant from Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252?

**Grant Activity:** • The foundation made 29 grants in its most recent fiscal year (ending August 2025) • Typical grant awards range from $1,200 to $40,000 • Median grant size: $8,000 **Recent Grants (FY 2025):** • Interfaith Health Center: $20,000 (Patient Care) • Knox County Association of Baptists: $13,000 (Missions Support) • Habitat for Humanity - Knoxville: $12,000 (Home Construction Materials) • Operation Inasmuch: $8,000 (Community Service Projects) **Total Giving:** $159,500 (FY 2025)

Where does Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252 make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, with a concentration on the Knoxville area.

What size grants does Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252 award?

In 2025, Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252 awarded 26 grants totaling $160K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252 reported a distributable amount of $147K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252's EIN?

Robert Lee Weiss Foundation 15-3002252's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1261218. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.