Weiss Family Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Coral Gables, FL EIN: 65-0911636

Weiss Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Coral Gables, Florida. In 2024, it made 31 grants totaling $122,560, with listed recipients including religious organizations, educational institutions, and organizations serving health and human-service needs.

Key facts about Weiss Family Foundation Inc

In short: Weiss Family Foundation Inc gave $123K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
65-0911636
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$122,560
Grants made (2024)
31
Average grant
$3,954
Median grant
$2,062
New grantees (estimate)
29% first-time grantees (9 of 31, 2024)
Total assets
$50,114
Primary geography
Florida (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$50K

-61.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$123K

+5.4% YoY

Grant Count

31

-8.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+15.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weiss Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is Weiss Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

29%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 9 of 31 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count

Medians: $547 first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 55% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 32% 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 (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for churches and theological institutions, schools, a health system, and charitable organizations.

Among its grantees, Zanmi Beni Foundation described its work as raising funds for a community in Haiti that cares for abandoned and vulnerable children. Florida Health Justice Project described its work as advocating for healthcare access and health equity for vulnerable Floridians. Genesis Hopeful Haven described its work as preparing young people to transition from foster care to adulthood. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave $122,560 through 31 grants. Awards ranged from $209 to $28,500, with a median grant of $2,062. The largest grants included $28,500 to St Thomas Episcopal Church, $13,500 to Dominican Fathers of Miami, $11,550 to Aquinas Institute of Theology, $10,000 to Partners in Health - Lavi Nouvo, and $8,000 to Palmer Trinity School. Each was listed for “support contribution.”

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, Florida organizations received 59% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in Missouri (11%), Massachusetts (8%), Louisiana (5%), and Tennessee (4%).

Grant Distribution by State

17states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.

Cities

MiamiCoral GablesSt. LouisChicagoCoconut GroveBostonMetairieNew YorkNobleboroSan AntonioWauchulaNew OrleansHomesteadKansas CityMiami GardensMiami ShoresPortsmouthRichmondBerkeleyBrick

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K27 grants2021 36 grants2022 34 grants2023 31 grants2024

From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $93K (2021) to $143K (2022). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $123K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

St Thomas Epicospal Church: $29KSt Thomas Epicospal Church$29KDominican Fathers of Miami: $14KDominican Fathers of Miami$14KAquinas Institute of Theology: $12KAquinas Institute of Theology$12KPartners in Health - Lavi Nouvo: $10KPartners in Health - LaviNouvo$10KPalmer Trinity School: $8KPalmer Trinity School$8KSouthern Dominican Province: $7KSouthern Dominican Province$7KDominican Community of Memphis St Peter Church: $5KDominican Community of MemphisSt Peter Church$5KCarrollton School of the Sacred Heart: $4KCarrollton School of theSacred Heart$4KZanmi Beni Foundation: $4KZanmi Beni Foundation$4KUniversity of Miami Health System: $4KUniversity of Miami HealthSystem$4K

The largest 2024 recipient was St Thomas Epicospal Church ($29K). Together the top 10 received $95K.

Grant Size Distribution

128 grants across all recorded years

128<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 128 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Thomas Epicospal Church Coral Gables, FLSupport Contribution$28,500
Dominican Fathers of Miami Miami, FLSupport Contribution$13,500
Aquinas Institute of Theology St. Louis, MOSupport Contribution$11,550
Partners in Health - Lavi Nouvo Boston, MASupport Contribution$10,000
Palmer Trinity School Miami, FLSupport Contribution$8,000
Southern Dominican Province Metairie, LASupport Contribution$6,560
Dominican Community of Memphis St Peter Church Memphis, TNSupport Contribution$5,000
Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart Coconut Grove, FLSupport Contribution$4,000
Zanmi Beni Foundation Coral Gables, FLSupport Contribution$4,000
University of Miami Health System Coral Gables, FLSupport Contribution$3,500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $50,114 $47,931 $127,304 $122,560 31
2023 $129,487 $188,753 $122,346 $116,282 34
2022 $63,080 $134,300 $147,540 $143,253 36
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$50,114$129,487$63,080
Revenue$47,931$188,753$134,300
Expenses$127,304$122,346$147,540
Qualifying Distributions$122,560$116,282$143,253
Net Investment Income$7,603$27,814$52,682
Distributable Amount$3,940$5,571$4,176

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Jennie Weiss Block as president, and Laurie Nuell and Renee Weiss as vice presidents.

Weiss Family Foundation Inc is led by Jennie Weiss Block, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jennie Weiss Block

    President

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Laurie Nuell

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Renee Weiss

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 3250 Granada Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 665-7555

Frequently asked questions about Weiss Family Foundation Inc

How much does Weiss Family Foundation Inc give each year?

Weiss Family Foundation Inc gave $123K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $116K across 34 grants.

What is Weiss Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Weiss Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,062, and its average grant was $3,954, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Weiss Family Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.

Where does Weiss Family Foundation Inc give grants?

Weiss Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (11%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coral Gables, FL (6 grants), Miami, FL (6 grants), St. Louis, MO (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).

Does Weiss Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Weiss Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Contribution" (30 grants).

Who are Weiss Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Weiss Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include St Thomas Epicospal Church ($28,500), Dominican Fathers of Miami ($13,500) and Aquinas Institute of Theology ($11,550), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Weiss Family Foundation Inc?

Weiss Family Foundation Inc reported $50K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $123K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Weiss Family Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for churches and theological institutions, schools, a health system, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Weiss Family Foundation Inc?

The foundation 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 Weiss Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Weiss Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0911636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Does Weiss Family Foundation Inc 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.

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