Weisman Foundation
Weisman Foundation is a private foundation, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $878K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 47 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $40K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$878K
-1.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$49K
-17.0% YoY
Grant Count
47
-11.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1K
-6.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weisman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Weisman Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Weisman Foundation is a private foundation, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $878K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 47 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $40K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $878,307 | $893,279 | $939,060 |
| Revenue | $42,634 | $35,302 | $103,735 |
| Expenses | $55,905 | $68,928 | $59,797 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $53,515 | $63,889 | $57,685 |
| Net Investment Income | $40,244 | $30,342 | $101,623 |
| Distributable Amount | $60,028 | $56,524 | $57,354 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Doctors Without Borders ($3,500), International Rescue ($3,000), J Street Education Fund ($3,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Jazz Workshop Stanford, CA | To dedicate to jazz education and appreciation and support jazz artists, educators, students and enthusiasts. | $1,000 |
| New Israel Fund New York, NY | To advance democracy and equality for all Israelis. | $2,500 |
| Whitney Museum New York, NY | To collect, preserve, interpret and exhibit American art. | $312 |
| ASPCA New York, NY | To provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. | $175 |
| THIRTEEN New York, NY | To use media to create lifelong learning opportunities. | $175 |
| Robin Hood New York, NY | To find, fund and partner with programs that have proven they are an effective remedy to poverty and are a consistent force for good in the lives of New Yorkers in need. | $2,000 |
| KQED San Francisco, CA | To provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories. | $500 |
| Congregation Emanu-El San Francisco, CA | To advance members' lifelong involvement in Judaism, engaging them in communal prayer (avodah), the study of sacred texts (Torah), and the performance of compassionate deeds (g'milut hasadim). | $1,800 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Servic San Francisco, CA | To serve people with the highest quality, research-based social services designed to strengthen individuals, strengthen families and strengthen communities. | $1,500 |
| International Rescue New York, NY | To help survivors to heal, recover and rebuild their communities to be stronger, more stable and more democratic. | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judy W Nadel | Co-Trustee | 2 | — |
| William Nadel | Co-Trustee | — | — |
| Sharon Frankel | Co-Trustee | 2 | $2,000 |
| Noel Frankel | Co-Trustee | — | — |
| Daniel Martin Stern | Co-Trustee | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Weisman Foundation?
As of 2024, Weisman Foundation holds $878K in total assets with $43K in annual revenue. It awarded 47 grants totaling $49K in 2024.
Where does Weisman Foundation operate?
Weisman Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia.
What size grants does Weisman Foundation award?
In 2024, Weisman Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $49K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Weisman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Weisman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $60K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Weisman Foundation's EIN?
Weisman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6027464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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