Weiss Family Foundation

MIAMI BEACH, FL EIN: 20-8916545

The Weiss Family Foundation is a private foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based on available information, there are multiple foundations operating under this name in different locations, with the most prominent being located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (EIN 20-8916545), established in 2007.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$98.5M

-3.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.5M

-24.6% YoY

Grant Count

-42.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$157K

+30.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weiss Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds programs that attempt to maximize human potential through education. The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:

Education and post-secondary education programs
Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Human services

Grantmaking

The foundation made nine grants in 2024, with total giving of $3,464,291. Notable recent grants include:

Grant Range

** Typical awards range from $1,800 to $2,088,791.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grant-making is primarily concentrated in Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $8.4M (67%)

Pennsylvania $3.1M (24%)

Virginia $250K (2%)

North Carolina $230K (2%)

New Jersey $202K (2%)

California $150K (1%)

Florida $125K (1%)

Georgia $40K (0%)

+6 more states

States

California Connecticut Florida Georgia Hawaii Massachusetts Maryland Maine North Carolina Nebraska New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

AlexandriaAtlantaAvonBronxvilleBuffaloBurlingtonCalabasasCambridgeDecaturEwingGreensboroHersheyKapoleiMiamiNew YorkOmahaPhiladelphiaPrincetonSanta MonicaStandish

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total assets: $98,502,632
Total expenses: $4,191,765
Total revenues: -$421,704
Number of employees: 1

As of 2023:

Total assets: $102,000,000
Total expenses: $5,400,000
Total revenues: $550,000

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$98,502,632	$102,416,432	$107,822,734
Revenue	$-421,704	$550,274	$57,817,493
Expenses	$4,191,765	$5,403,647	$4,021,361
Qualifying Distributions	$4,016,318	$5,030,755	$3,955,542
Net Investment Income	$965,675	$553,134	$2,988,419
Distributable Amount	$4,915,556	$5,155,861	$2,345,052

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

87 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship ($2,088,791), Friends of United Hatzalah ($441,000), University of Pennsylvania ($170,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
COCOA PACKS HERSHEY, PA	TO PROVIDE FOOD AND SUPPORT TO LOCAL CHILDREN IN NEED.	$15,000
COMMUNITY INFORMATION TRUST OMAHA, NE	TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS OF THE NATION'S FIRST TECHNOLOGY LIBRARY	$20,000
FRIENDS OF UNITED HATZALAH NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT SAVINGS LIVES IN ISRAEL	$441,000
HORATIO ALGER ALEXANDRIA, VA	TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO PERSONIFY THE AMERICAN DREAM	$100,000
IVY FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT IVY LEAGUE FOOTBALL	$25,000
MILKEN INSTITUTE SANTA MONICA, CA	TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF DIVERSE POPULATIONS.	$50,000
NATIONAL CARES MENTORING MOVEMENT INC NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY'S GENERAL MISSION	$12,500
PENNSYLVANIA REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA	TO SUPPORT THE PENNSYLVANIA WRESTLING PROGRAM.	$30,000
SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP BUFFALO, NY	TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN.	$2,088,791
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUSTAINING, ENCOURAGING,AND PROMOTING MUSICAL ART.	$70,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
RACHEL FLAX	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40	$365,468
GEORGE A WEISS	FORMER TRUSTEE	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Weiss Family Foundation fund?

The foundation primarily funds programs that attempt to maximize human potential through education. The foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • Education and post-secondary education programs • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services

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

**Recent Grant Activity (2024):** The foundation made nine grants in 2024, with total giving of $3,464,291. Notable recent grants include: • Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship: $2,088,791 (to support programs promoting post-secondary education for at-risk children) • Friends of United Hatzalah Inc.: $441,000 (to support saving lives in Israel) • University of Pennsylvania: $170,000 (to support the football program) **Grant Range:** Typical awards range from $1,800 to $2,088,791.

Where does Weiss Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grant-making is primarily concentrated in Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia.

What size grants does Weiss Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Weiss Family Foundation awarded 22 grants totaling $3.5M — an average of about $157K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Weiss Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Weiss Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.