Weiser Charitable Foundation
Weiser Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 2024, it reported 27 grants totaling $2,666,133, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Michigan.
Weiser Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Weiser Charitable Foundation gave $2.7M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $99K), mostly in Michigan. 62% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,666,133
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $98,746
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $15,975,575
- -10.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (16 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (85% 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 Weiser Charitable 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: 320 N Main St 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 769-8520
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weiser Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Regents of the University of Michigan - Learning Science Center ($1.3M). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($243,300), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 79 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 11% to Virginia, 2% to New York, and 1% each to Illinois and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Weiser Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 26 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $198K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $70K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 323% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2021) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Michigan - Learning Science Center Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Organizational Activities | $1,275,000 |
| Food Allergy Research Education McLean, VA | Support for Organizational Activities | $260,000 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $243,300 |
| Cliff Keen Wrestling Club Novi, MI | Support for Organizational Activities | $150,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan - Academic Leaders Program Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Organizational Activities | $150,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan - Restore Function Fund Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Organizational Activities | $100,000 |
| Children's Healing Center Grand Rapids, MI | Support for Organizational Activities | $90,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan - Faculty Recruitment & Prog Dev Ann Arbor, MI | Support for Organizational Activities | $83,333 |
| JDRF International Southfield, MI | Support for Organizational Activities | $50,000 |
| North Central Michigan College Foundation Petoskey, MI | Support for Organizational Activities | $35,000 |
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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 | $15,975,575 | $2,646,357 | $3,942,865 | $2,666,133 | 27 | $2,688,626 | $1,390,509 | $833,539 |
| 2023 | $17,749,998 | $10,508,224 | $2,229,971 | $2,135,333 | 21 | — | $321,723 | — |
| 2022 | $8,860,139 | $161,004 | $2,392,533 | $2,319,550 | 19 | — | $156,121 | — |
| 2021 | $11,876,991 | $9,009,221 | $1,304,155 | $1,285,000 | 12 | — | $298,350 | — |
| 2020 | $4,065,802 | $-207,295 | $28,053 | — | — | — | $-207,295 | — |
| 2019 | $4,048,142 | $4,005,663 | $44,168 | — | — | — | $27,663 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weiser Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $834K 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 included support for university programs, research and health-related organizations, a wrestling club, and community organizations. The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Food Allergy Research & Education says its mission is to improve the quality of life and health of people with food allergies through research, education, and advocacy; Cliff Keen Wrestling Club says it works to further the art and science of wrestling; and Children’s Healing Center says it provides a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children with weakened immune systems.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $2,666,133. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $1,275,000, with a median grant of $30,000. The largest grant was $1,275,000 to the University of Michigan’s Learning Science Center. Other major awards included $260,000 to Food Allergy Research & Education, $183,300 to a University of Michigan student international policy program, and $150,000 each to Cliff Keen Wrestling Club and the University of Michigan Academic Leaders Program. The listed grant purposes were support for organizational activities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald N. Weiser as president and director, Marie Klopf as secretary and director, and C. Wendell Dunbar as treasurer and director.
Weiser Charitable Foundation is led by Ronald N. Weiser, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald N. Weiser
President & Director
Treasurer & Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2021
President, Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C. Wendell Dunbar
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2021
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marie Klopf
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ronald N. Weiser Member (2022–2023) — President & Director
- Former: Jerry A. May (2019–2020) — Secretary & Director
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 Weiser Charitable Foundation
How much does Weiser Charitable Foundation give each year?
Weiser Charitable Foundation gave $2.7M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 21 grants.
What is Weiser Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Weiser Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $98,746, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Weiser Charitable Foundation that year got $43K on average.
Where does Weiser Charitable Foundation give grants?
Weiser Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (6 grants) and Southfield, MI (2 grants).
Does Weiser Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on Weiser Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for Organizational Activities" (27 grants).
Who are Weiser Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Weiser Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Regents of the University of Michigan - Learning Science Center ($1,275,000), Food Allergy Research Education ($260,000) and Cliff Keen Wrestling Club ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($243,300), which are not listed by name. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Weiser Charitable Foundation?
Weiser Charitable Foundation reported $16.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $834K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Weiser Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for university programs, research and health-related organizations, a wrestling club, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weiser Charitable 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 Weiser Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Weiser Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2165204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Weiser Charitable 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Weiser Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/weiser-charitable-foundation-morg_dd2976681ae4486f936cd1251da2be79
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