Weisman Family Foundation
The Weisman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2022 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in Illinois and Florida and national organizations.
Weisman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Weisman Family Foundation gave $10K across 81 grants in 2022 (avg $123.21), top state Illinois. 15% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $9,980
- +0.1% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 81
- -25.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $123
- +34.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $50
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (12 of 81, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (40% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Weisman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1212 N Lake Shore Drive Apt 23As, Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 685-5900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weisman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jewish Federation PB County ($2K). Together the top 10 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
315 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 315 grants of 315 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 40% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 30% to Florida, 12% to New York, 4% to California, and 3% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Weisman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 12 of 81 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $144; repeat grants $120. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $50 repeat.
- 74% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $11K (2020). In 2022 it made 81 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation PB County West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $1,800 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $1,059 |
| Palm Beach Dramaworks West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $658 |
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $350 |
| Chicago Loop Synagogue Service Chicago, IL | General Support | $300 |
| Northshore Senior Center Bothell, WA | General Support | $300 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $300 |
| Hias Silver Spring, MD | General Support | $275 |
| Chicago History Museum Chicago, IL | General Support | $255 |
| The Art Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | General Support | $255 |
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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 | — | $1,296 | $14,059 | $9,980 | 81 | $13,659 | $455 |
| 2021 | $12,763 | $7 | $12,238 | $9,975 | 109 | $11,830 | $984 |
| 2020 | $24,994 | $62 | $12,817 | $10,766 | 125 | — | $1,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weisman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $455 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included Jewish organizations, arts and cultural groups, and organizations serving older adults, refugees, and people affected by cancer. These are descriptions of recipients’ work: Palm Beach Dramaworks says it presents live theatre; Northshore Senior Center says it supports older adults’ emotional, social, and physical well-being; and HIAS describes its work as helping refugees find welcome, safety, and opportunity.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 81 grants totaling $9,980. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $1,800, with a median of $50. The largest grants included Jewish Federation PB County ($1,800), Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($1,059), Palm Beach Dramaworks ($658), Anti-Defamation League ($350), Chicago Loop Synagogue Service ($300), Northshore Senior Center ($300), and Stand With Us ($300). The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Barbara Morgenstern as president and Rosalie Dixler as treasurer.
Weisman Family Foundation is led by Barbara Morgenstern, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Barbara Morgenstern
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosalie Dixler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Weisman Family Foundation
How much does Weisman Family Foundation give each year?
Weisman Family Foundation gave $10K across 81 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $10K across 109 grants.
What is Weisman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Weisman Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $50, and its average grant was $123, across 81 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Weisman Family Foundation that year got $144 on average.
Where does Weisman Family Foundation give grants?
Weisman Family Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (30%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (30 grants), New York, NY (11 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Weisman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Weisman Family Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (81 of 81) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Weisman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Weisman Family Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Jewish Federation PB County ($1,800), Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago ($1,059) and Palm Beach Dramaworks ($658), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Weisman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included Jewish organizations, arts and cultural groups, and organizations serving older adults, refugees, and people affected by cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weisman Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Weisman Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Weisman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $455 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Weisman Family Foundation's EIN?
Weisman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6084061. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Weisman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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