The Weitzel Family Foundation
The Weitzel Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Gates Mills, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Ohio and other states and territories, including organizations working in animal welfare, education, health, homelessness, arts, and parks.
The Weitzel Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Weitzel Family Foundation gave $134K across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,053
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- +25.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,482
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,492,460
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Weitzel Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 508, Gates Mills, OH 44040
Phone: (216) 573-0001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Weitzel Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fieldstone Farm ($15K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 18% to Pennsylvania, 13% to the U.S. Virgin Islands, 7% to California, and 2% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Weitzel Family Foundation gives
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 587% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $134K (2024). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fieldstone Farm Chagrin Falls, OH | General Support | $15,000 |
| The Ocean Clean up Pasadena, CA | General Support | $9,000 |
| Animal Care Center of St John St John, VI | General Support | $5,500 |
| Canine Companions for Independence New Albany, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the VI National Parks St John, VI | General Support | $5,000 |
| Playhouse Square Cleveland, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Christopher's by the River Gates Mills, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Metroparks Cleveland, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Cleveland Zoo Cleveland, OH | General Support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Rail Park Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,492,460 | $74,135 | $327,669 | $134,053 | 54 | $134,053 | $32,519 | $4,142 |
| 2023 | $2,299,281 | $30,579 | $224,347 | $111,000 | 43 | $111,000 | $17,667 | $106,720 |
| 2022 | $2,076,327 | $1,858,605 | $129,986 | $103,000 | 36 | $103,000 | $8,106 | $32,279 |
| 2021 | $378,014 | $110,132 | $21,981 | $19,500 | 12 | $19,500 | $7,661 | $14,305 |
| 2020 | $219,078 | $87,997 | $9,913 | $8,000 | 6 | — | $726 | $7,675 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Weitzel Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. For example, Animal Care Center of St. John says it promotes concern for the welfare of feral and domestic animals, while Gifft Hill School says it provides quality education to its students. A Kid Again describes its work as providing hope, happiness, and healing to families raising children with life-threatening conditions. The Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless says it works to eliminate the root causes of homelessness through organizing, advocacy, education, and street outreach.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $134,053. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest reported grants included $15,000 to Fieldstone Farm; $9,000 to The Ocean Cleanup; $5,500 to Animal Care Center of St. John; and $5,000 each to Canine Companions for Independence, Friends of the VI National Parks, Playhouse Square, St. Christopher’s by the River, The Cleveland Metroparks, The Cleveland Zoo, and Friends of Rail Park.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists five trustees: Jeanette R. Weitzel, Carol Soos, Lynnette R. Stuart, Jennifer Soos, and Lindsey Huelsman.
The Weitzel Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Soos
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $40K (2024)
Jeanette R. Weitzel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2022) → $40K (2024)
Lynnette R. Stuart
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$8K (2022) → $40K (2024)
Jennifer Soos
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$30K (2024)
Lindsey Huelsman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert A. Weitzel (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $40K, to Jeanette R Weitzel (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Weitzel Family Foundation
How much does The Weitzel Family Foundation give each year?
The Weitzel Family Foundation gave $134K across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 43 grants.
What is The Weitzel Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Weitzel Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,482, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Weitzel Family Foundation give grants?
The Weitzel Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (18%) and U.S. Virgin Islands (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (10 grants), Cleveland, OH (8 grants), St John, VI (6 grants) and Twinsburg, OH (3 grants).
Does The Weitzel Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Weitzel Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Weitzel Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Weitzel Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fieldstone Farm ($15,000), The Ocean Clean up ($9,000) and Animal Care Center of St John ($5,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Weitzel Family Foundation?
The Weitzel Family Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $134K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Weitzel Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions span several areas. For example, Animal Care Center of St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Weitzel Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Weitzel Family Foundation's EIN?
The Weitzel Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1531669. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Weitzel 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Weitzel Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-weitzel-family-foundation-morg_1bef87d2fc704a7b9b88469fd1660b31
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