The Adam J Weissman Foundation
The Adam J Weissman Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including community organizing, hunger and poverty, education, economic opportunity, contemplative practice, independent film, human rights, and ecology.
The Adam J Weissman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Adam J Weissman Foundation gave $358K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $358,000
- -59.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,048
- -44.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $12,361,712
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (61% 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 The Adam J Weissman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Adam J Weissman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heifer Project International ($50K). Together the top 10 received $316K.
Grant Size Distribution
167 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 139 grants of 167 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, California recipients received 61% of grant dollars, Arkansas 17%, Virginia 8%, New York 7%, and Washington 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Adam J Weissman Foundation 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 $20K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 86% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 59% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $358K (2024) to $892K (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $358K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heifer Project International Little Rock, AR | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Partners Asia Oakland, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Tessellations Cupertino, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| MCE Social Capital San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Mind & Life Institute Charlottesville, VA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Peninsula Bridge Program San Mateo, CA | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Women Make Movies Inc New York, NY | Das Bombe, LLC Fund | $25,000 |
| Bodhi Tree Ecodharma Sanctuary Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund Redwood City, CA | General & Unrestricted | $16,000 |
| Human Rights Watch San Francisco, CA | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
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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 | $12,361,712 | $1,185,851 | $502,225 | $358,000 | 21 | $414,419 | $807,255 | $697,821 |
| 2023 | $11,678,086 | $417,705 | $1,036,941 | $892,000 | 29 | $947,365 | $376,492 | $666,044 |
| 2022 | $12,297,322 | $875,711 | $891,554 | $727,500 | 44 | $790,732 | $789,860 | $698,186 |
| 2021 | $12,313,165 | $1,221,948 | $756,492 | $601,500 | 31 | $662,348 | $1,041,257 | $792,712 |
| 2020 | $11,847,709 | $929,808 | $748,630 | $615,000 | 42 | — | $862,756 | $677,199 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of activities: Partners Asia says it connects local organizers with international donors and resources; Heifer Project International says it works to address hunger and poverty through support for small-scale farmers; and Tessellations describes itself as a progressive school for gifted students. Other grantees describe work in economic opportunity for women and families (MCE Social Capital), science and contemplative wisdom (Mind & Life Institute), independent film by and about women (Women Make Movies), human rights (Human Rights Watch), and native-plant restoration and nature education (Grassroots Ecology).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $358,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were $50,000 each to Heifer Project International, Partners Asia, and Tessellations. Other notable grants included $30,000 each to MCE Social Capital, Mind & Life Institute, and Peninsula Bridge Program; $25,000 to Women Make Movies; and $20,000 to Bodhi Tree Ecodharma Sanctuary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam J Weissman as president, director, and secretary, and Tabitha Jordan as vice president.
The Adam J Weissman Foundation is led by Adam J Weissman, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam J Weissman
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tabitha Jordan
Vice President
Vice President & Executive Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 The Adam J Weissman Foundation
How much does The Adam J Weissman Foundation give each year?
The Adam J Weissman Foundation gave $358K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $892K across 29 grants.
What is The Adam J Weissman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Adam J Weissman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $17,048, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Adam J Weissman Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Adam J Weissman Foundation give grants?
The Adam J Weissman Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (17%) and Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (4 grants), Little Rock, AR (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Adam J Weissman Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of The Adam J Weissman Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Adam J Weissman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Adam J Weissman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Heifer Project International ($50,000), Partners Asia ($50,000) and Tessellations ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Adam J Weissman Foundation?
The Adam J Weissman Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $414K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $698K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Adam J Weissman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Adam J Weissman Foundation?
The foundation 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 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.
Does The Adam J Weissman Foundation 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 September 2026.
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