The Usdin-Weil Foundation
The Usdin-Weil Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Louisiana. Its 2023 filing is marked as a final return: the foundation stated that it transferred all its assets to the Greater New Orleans Foundation as a charitable contribution and would no longer be active. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Usdin-Weil Foundation at a glance
In short: The Usdin-Weil Foundation gave $1.2M across 18 grants in 2023 (avg $66K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $1,185,241
- +1628.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 18
- -73.9% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $65,847
- +6525.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $100
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Usdin-Weil Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says there were no specific grant programs or application materials and that non-requests from exempt organizations were considered. It does not describe an application process.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda Ann Usdin
Mailing address: 1539 Exposition Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70118
Phone: (917) 399-7481
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Usdin-Weil Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
295 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 294 grants of 295 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 filing reports that all grant dollars went to Louisiana recipients. The itemized grants nevertheless include awards to organizations in New York and North Carolina, as well as Louisiana. The largest listed award went to Greater New Orleans Foundation.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Usdin-Weil Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1716% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 110% of 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $1.2M (2023). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 18 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,185,241 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $16,665 | $1,188,326 | $1,185,241 | 18 | $1,185,241 | $16,665 | — |
| 2022 | $283,783 | $80,488 | $74,846 | $68,575 | 69 | $68,575 | $80,488 | $62,321 |
| 2021 | $214,370 | $28,364 | $72,609 | $65,048 | 109 | $65,048 | $28,364 | — |
| 2020 | $228,612 | $27,477 | $72,485 | $65,260 | 99 | — | $27,477 | $1,763 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a separate mission or identify program areas. It says the foundation’s only function was to make charitable contributions to exempt organizations.
Among its 2023 grantees, Lambeth House Foundation said its mission is to support or benefit an individual recipient, Inc., a publicly supported 501(c)(3) organization. The an individual recipient described its work as providing low-income pet owners with heartworm care, behavioral support, and other essential services to help pets remain with their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $1,185,241. The median grant was $100; listed awards ranged from $30 to $1,180,291. The largest award was $1,180,291 to Greater New Orleans Foundation, with the stated purpose of supporting the organization’s goal-achievement efforts and distributions to 501(c)(3) organizations. Other listed recipients included New Philanthropy Inc. ($2,500), WWNO–UNO ($1,000), and Lambeth House Foundation ($75).
The filing states that the foundation had no specific grant programs and considered non-requests from exempt organizations. It also states that non-local exempt organizations were preferred. Because the filing is marked final and says the foundation will no longer be active, these statements should not be treated as current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Linda Ann Usdin and Catherine Usdin Burka as directors.
The Usdin-Weil Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Catherine Usdin Burka
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Ann Usdin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Usdin-Weil Foundation
How much does The Usdin-Weil Foundation give each year?
The Usdin-Weil Foundation gave $1.2M across 18 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $69K across 69 grants.
What is The Usdin-Weil Foundation's typical grant size?
The Usdin-Weil Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $100, and its average grant was $65,847, across 18 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Usdin-Weil Foundation give grants?
The Usdin-Weil Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Usdin-Weil Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Usdin-Weil Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
What does The Usdin-Weil Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a separate mission or identify program areas. It says the foundation’s only function was to make charitable contributions to exempt organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Usdin-Weil Foundation?
The filing says there were no specific grant programs or application materials and that non-requests from exempt organizations were considered. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Usdin-Weil Foundation's EIN?
The Usdin-Weil Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6019704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
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 July 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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