The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman
The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman is a private foundation, based in Omaha, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $811K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $115K.
The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman at a glance
In short: The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,000
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $811,143
- +16.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2025) to $255K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Omaha Inc Omaha, NE | General Support. | $30,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $811,143 | $146,282 | $31,800 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $114,801 | $41,410 |
| 2024 | $696,661 | $274,010 | $51,231 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $22,935 | $28,284 |
| 2023 | $473,882 | $262,259 | $101,219 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $11,189 | $15,249 |
| 2022 | $312,842 | $36,744 | $151,121 | $150,000 | 1 | $150,000 | $10,754 | $18,889 |
| 2021 | $427,219 | $210,378 | $251,113 | $250,000 | 1 | $250,000 | $9,408 | $24,980 |
| 2020 | $467,954 | $286,230 | $256,189 | $255,000 | 2 | — | $10,280 | $22,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman is led by Benjamin Wiesman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin Wiesman
President
President - As Required → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Wiesman
Director
Director - As Required → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David A. Wiesman
Treasurer
Treasurer - As Required → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman
How much does The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman give each year?
The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman gave $30K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman?
The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman reported $811K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (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.
Where does The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman operate?
The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman has awarded grants in Nebraska.
What is The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman's EIN?
The Benjamin and Anna E Wiesman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0825725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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