The Weisberg Family Foundation
The Weisberg Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Providence, an individual recipient Its 2025 grants supported organizations and an individual recipient, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in an individual recipient
The Weisberg Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Weisberg Family Foundation gave $42K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $938.889), mostly in Rhode Island. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,250
- -65.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $939
- -66.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $6,436
- -86.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Weisberg Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 48 Barberry Hill, Providence, RI 02906
Phone: (401) 781-6100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Weisberg Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Musicworks ($5K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($10,250), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 227 grants of 227 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient, 13% to Massachusetts, 6% to Kansas, 2% to Connecticut, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Weisberg Family Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 44 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 98% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2020) to $369K (2023). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,250 |
| Community Musicworks Providence, RI | Support a community based organization that builds relationships between musicians and families in urban neighborhoods. | $5,000 |
| Miriam Hospital Foundation Boston, MA | Support the hospital in their efforts to provide the highest quality care. | $5,000 |
| The Village Common of RI Providence, RI | Support of fundament change the experience of growing older here in ri by fostering the creation of communities of mutual support villages across the state and by directly supporting their long-term sustainability. | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School Providence, RI | Support of the Lifelong Involvement with Music. | $2,000 |
| Gamm Theatre Providence, RI | Support of Local Theatre. | $1,500 |
| Providence Community Library Providence, RI | Support the library services that enrich the lives of the people in providence. | $1,500 |
| The Drama Therapy Fund Manhatten, KS | Support of the use of drama processes to achieve therapeutic goals. | $1,500 |
| Jewish Alliance of Greater RI Providence, RI | Support of the Celebration of Jewish Identity. | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England New Haven, CT | Support of Reproductive Healthcare and Advocacy. | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,436 | $44 | $42,349 | $42,250 | 45 | $42,250 | $44 | $1,790 |
| 2024 | $48,741 | $1,013 | $121,815 | $121,750 | 44 | $121,750 | $1,013 | $7,797 |
| 2023 | $169,543 | $401,159 | $369,596 | $369,425 | 47 | $369,425 | $1,047 | $9,676 |
| 2022 | $137,980 | $345 | $24,975 | $24,925 | 45 | $24,925 | $345 | $7,824 |
| 2021 | $162,610 | $31 | $21,236 | $21,082 | 46 | $21,082 | $31 | $9,005 |
| 2020 | $183,815 | $320 | $19,666 | $19,592 | 44 | — | $320 | $9,931 |
| 2019 | $203,161 | $2,485 | $21,170 | $21,102 | 42 | — | $1,185 | $10,819 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Weisberg Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, music and the performing arts, health care, libraries, Jewish identity, and services for older adults.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. An individual recipient says it helps students succeed in school and life through relationships, tutoring, and mentoring. Community MusicWorks says it builds an urban community through music education and performance. Trinity Repertory Company describes its work as using dramatic art to engage the community through productions, training, and education. An individual recipient says it helps people experiencing or at risk of homelessness secure stable homes.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 45 grants totaling $42,250. Grants ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median of $250. Among the largest awards were $10,000 to an individual recipient for academic and social services for students; $5,000 each to Community MusicWorks and Miriam Hospital Foundation; and $5,000 to The Village Common of RI. Other grants included $2,000 to an individual recipient Philharmonic Orchestra & Music School and $1,500 each to GAMM Theatre, Providence Community Library, and The Drama Therapy Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Naida D Weisberg, David D Weisberg, and Abby R Ribbans as trustees.
The Weisberg Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Abby R. Ribbans
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David D. Weisberg
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Naida D. Weisberg
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Weisberg Family Foundation
How much does The Weisberg Family Foundation give each year?
The Weisberg Family Foundation gave $42K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $122K across 44 grants.
What is The Weisberg Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Weisberg Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $939, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Weisberg Family Foundation give grants?
The Weisberg Family Foundation gives mostly in Rhode Island: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (13%) and Kansas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, RI (24 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants), Washinton, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Weisberg Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 45 grants with a stated purpose on The Weisberg Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Weisberg Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Weisberg Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Musicworks ($5,000), Miriam Hospital Foundation ($5,000) and The Village Common of RI ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($10,250), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Weisberg Family Foundation?
The Weisberg Family Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Weisberg Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, music and the performing arts, health care, libraries, Jewish identity, and services for older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Weisberg Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Weisberg Family Foundation's EIN?
The Weisberg Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7132329. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Weisberg 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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