The Adam J Weissman Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker WILMINGTON, DE EIN: 20-2624778

The Adam J Weissman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2005 and incorporated in Delaware. Based in Wilmington, Delaware, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.4M

+5.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$358K

-59.9% YoY

Grant Count

-27.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

-44.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Adam J Weissman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $698K for 2024 — 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's primary funding interests include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Mindfulness and compassion training programs
Undergraduate scholarship funds
Disaster rehabilitation initiatives

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$5,000

Average Grant

$16,700

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

California
Arkansas
District of Columbia

Grant Distribution by State

California $1.9M (59%)

New York $443K (14%)

Arkansas $300K (10%)

Virginia $160K (5%)

Oregon $150K (5%)

Maryland $81K (3%)

Wisconsin $40K (1%)

Washington $30K (1%)

+7 more states

States

Arkansas California Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Missouri New York Oregon Virginia Washington Wisconsin

Cities

ArlingtonBaltimoreBethesdaCharlottesvilleChicagoCupertinoEast PointGranbyHaddamHagerstownHalf Moon BayHonoluluIthacaKansas CityLittle RockLos AltosLos AngelesMenlo ParkMilwaukeeNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Most Recent Filing (2023-2024):

Total Assets: $11.7M–$12.4M
Total Revenue: $417,705–$875,700
Total Expenses: $1.04M
Total Liabilities: $0
Investment Holdings: $11.6M

Tax-Exempt Status: Granted August 2006 EIN: 20-2624778

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,361,712	$11,678,086	$12,297,322
Revenue	$1,185,851	$417,705	$875,711
Expenses	$502,225	$1,036,941	$891,554
Qualifying Distributions	$414,419	$947,365	$790,732
Net Investment Income	$807,255	$376,492	$789,860
Distributable Amount	$697,821	$666,044	$698,186

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 2024

Grant Size Distribution

167 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Heifer Project International ($50,000), Partners Asia ($50,000), Tessellations ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ARKANSAS FOODBANK LITTLE ROCK, AR	General & Unrestricted	$5,000
BODHI TREE ECODHARMA SANCTUARY SEATTLE, WA	General & Unrestricted	$20,000
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PASADENA, CA	General & Unrestricted	$2,000
CORPORATION FOR PUBLIC BROADCASTING WASHINGTON, DC	General & Unrestricted	$1,000
GRASSROOTS ECOLOGY PALO ALTO, CA	General & Unrestricted	$10,000
HEIFER PROJECT INTERNATIONAL LITTLE ROCK, AR	General & Unrestricted	$50,000
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH SAN FRANCISCO, CA	Charitable Event	$15,000
INSIGHT MEDITATION SOUTH BAY MENLO PARK, CA	General & Unrestricted	$5,000
INTERNET ARCHIVE SAN FRANCISCO, CA	General & Unrestricted	$1,000
LIFEMOVES SANTA CLARA, CA	General & Unrestricted	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Adam J Weissman - President, Director, Secretary
Tabitha Jordan - Vice President

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Tabitha Jordan	VP	1	—
Adam J Weissman	Pres, Dir, Sec	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Adam J Weissman Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Mindfulness and compassion training programs • Undergraduate scholarship funds • Disaster rehabilitation initiatives

How do I apply for a grant from The Adam J Weissman Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 40-42 grants in recent years • Typical award range: $1,000–$400,000 • Median grant size: $5,000 • Average grant size: $16,700 • Total giving (2023): $358,000–$727,500 (depending on fiscal year) **Recent Grantees Include:** • Ploughshares Fund Inc ($400,000) • Lewis and Clark College ($50,000) - supporting the Weissman Neurobiology Lab • Partners Asia ($50,000)

Where does The Adam J Weissman Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • California • Arkansas • District of Columbia

What size grants does The Adam J Weissman Foundation award?

In 2024, The Adam J Weissman Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $358K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Adam J Weissman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Adam J Weissman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $698K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Adam J Weissman Foundation's EIN?

The Adam J Weissman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2624778. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.