Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc
Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $6.2M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$6.2M
+934.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.0M
+761.7% YoY
About Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BOSTON, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $6.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($4,500,000), University of Capetown ($700,000), Alima Usa Inc ($400,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALIMA USA INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $400,000 |
| EMERGENCY MEDICINE KENYA FOUNDATION | GENERAL | $131,750 |
| FIDELITY CHARITABLE GIFT FUND CINCINNATI, OH | GENERAL | $4,500,000 |
| ICPCN | GENERAL | $179,850 |
| KYANINGA CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTRE | GENERAL | $250,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CAPETOWN | GENERAL | $700,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW WEISS | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| MATT RINALDI | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| BENJAMIN KORNFELD | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| DANIEL BRADFORD | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
| DANIEL FU | VICE PRESIDENT | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc?
Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BOSTON, MA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc operate?
Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $6.2M — an average of about $1.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc's EIN?
Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6888725. 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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