The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation
The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Chatham, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 2 grants totaling $43K.
The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 2 grants in 2022 (avg $22K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $43,356
- +1138.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $21,678
- +519.4% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $21,678
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Phyllis Edward Weiss Family DAF ($43K across 2 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 224% from 2019 to 2022. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $43K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Edward Weiss Family DAF Chatham, NJ | Support other organizations involved in charitable, educational, cultural and community assistance goals. | $43,159 |
| Phyllis Edward Weiss Family DAF Chatham, NJ | Support other organizations involved in charitable, educational, cultural and community assistance goals. | $197 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-282 | $50,794 | $43,356 | 2 | $43,356 | $1,486 |
| 2021 | $57,549 | $1,871 | $6,254 | $3,500 | 1 | $3,500 | $2,898 |
| 2020 | $61,932 | $52 | $5,782 | $3,172 | 2 | — | $3,065 |
| 2019 | $67,662 | $588 | $16,179 | $13,365 | 4 | — | $3,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Edward Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "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 Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation
How much does The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation gave $43K across 2 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $4K across 1 grant.
Where does The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation operate?
The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, New York.
How much is The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Phyllis and Edward Weiss Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3766340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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