The Morris Weiser Family Foundation
The Morris Weiser Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, including Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and California.
The Morris Weiser Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Morris Weiser Family Foundation gave $43K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Florida. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,200
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,880
- -33.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $137,511
- -21.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (7 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (51% 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 Morris Weiser Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1331 Brickell Bay Drive 2008, Miami, FL 33131
Phone: (917) 612-9176
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Morris Weiser Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The 200 Club of Greater Miami ($14K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 56 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 22% to Illinois, 17% to Pennsylvania, 8% to California, and 1% to New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Morris Weiser Family Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 15 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $850 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 544% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2019) to $44K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The 200 Club of Greater Miami Carol Gables, FL | Charitable | $14,000 |
| Jack Millercenter Bala Cynwyd, PA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Goodwill South Florida Miami, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Gastrointestinal Research Foundation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $3,500 |
| CASA Lake County Vernon Hills, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Justice for Women International Agoura Hills, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| 12 Step House Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Aspire Chicago Hillside, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Center for Enriched Living Riverwoods, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| History of Miami Museum Miami, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 | $137,511 | $9,324 | $47,406 | $43,200 | 15 | $46,956 | $10,512 | $8,625 |
| 2023 | $175,593 | $21,053 | $47,532 | $43,500 | 10 | $46,934 | $19,462 | $9,698 |
| 2022 | $207,072 | $54,983 | $41,002 | $36,700 | 10 | $40,882 | $58,794 | $11,989 |
| 2021 | $190,591 | $19,189 | $39,349 | $35,000 | 11 | $38,410 | $21,521 | $14,341 |
| 2020 | $208,751 | $37,116 | $25,164 | $22,000 | 10 | — | $36,429 | $10,442 |
| 2019 | $196,799 | $15,317 | $25,875 | $20,500 | 11 | — | $13,844 | $11,970 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Morris Weiser Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K 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 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as child advocacy, health care, and the arts. For example, CASA Lake County describes its mission as advocating for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system. Jackson Health Foundation says it raises funds to support Jackson Health System’s health-care mission in Miami-Dade County. Galena Center for the Arts describes its purposes as charitable, educational, artistic, and literary, including developing an arts center with performance, gallery, and educational spaces.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $43,200. Grants ranged from $250 to $14,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grants were $14,000 to The 200 Club of Greater Miami, $7,500 to Jack Miller Center, and $6,000 to Goodwill South Florida. Other grants included $3,500 to Gastrointestinal Research Foundation; $2,500 each to CASA Lake County and Justice for Women International; and $1,000 each to 12 Step House, Aspire Chicago, Center for Enriched Living, History of Miami Museum, and Jackson Health Foundation. Galena Center for the Arts received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Weiser as president, Scott Weiser as treasurer, and Julianne Weiser as secretary.
The Morris Weiser Family Foundation is led by Michael Weiser, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Weiser
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julianne Weiser
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Weiser
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Morris Weiser Family Foundation
How much does The Morris Weiser Family Foundation give each year?
The Morris Weiser Family Foundation gave $43K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $44K across 10 grants.
What is The Morris Weiser Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Morris Weiser Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,880, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Morris Weiser Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Morris Weiser Family Foundation give grants?
The Morris Weiser Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (22%) and Pennsylvania (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The Morris Weiser Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Morris Weiser Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are The Morris Weiser Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Morris Weiser Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The 200 Club of Greater Miami ($14,000), Jack Millercenter ($7,500) and Goodwill South Florida ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Morris Weiser Family Foundation?
The Morris Weiser Family Foundation reported $138K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Morris Weiser Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as child advocacy, health care, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Morris Weiser Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Morris Weiser Family Foundation's EIN?
The Morris Weiser Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3487511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Morris Weiser Family 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 20, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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