Weissberg Foundation
The Weissberg Foundation is a family foundation based in McLean, Virginia. It supports organizations and efforts building the power of people most negatively impacted by racism, with grantmaking focused primarily on Virginia.
Weissberg Foundation at a glance
In short: Weissberg Foundation gave $9.6M across 143 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Virginia. 78% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,621,487
- +261.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 143
- +127.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,283
- +59.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $222,958,559
- +6.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 78% first-time grantees (82 of 105, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (53% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Weissberg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9283, Mclean, VA 22102
Phone: (703) 276-7500
Website: https://weissbergfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weissberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Virginia Majority ($525K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
430 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 297 grants of 430 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its grantmaking focuses primarily on Virginia and that it is committed to funding a Commonwealth-wide ecosystem. In 2024, recipients in Virginia received 53% of grant dollars, followed by recipients in DC (9%), California (7%), Tennessee (6%), and Wisconsin (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 143 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Weissberg Foundation open to new grantees?
78%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 82 of 105 grantees (78%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $76K; repeat grants $149K. How we count
Medians: $75K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 465% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $9.6M (2024). In 2024 it made 143 grants totaling $9.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beloit College Beloit, WI | Program Support | $460,287 |
| New Virginia Majority Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
| The Commonwealth Institute Richmond, VA | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
| Virginia Organizing Charlottesville, VA | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
| Community Change Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Indigenous Conservation Council Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| New Hill Development Corporation Charlottesville, VA | Program Support | $200,000 |
| CASA Inc Hyattsville, MD | General Operating Support | $175,000 |
| Defending Rights and Dissent Washington, DC | Program Support | $175,000 |
| Nakasec Annandale, VA | Program Support | $175,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $222,958,559 | $21,530,589 | $12,934,512 | $9,621,487 | 143 | $11,354,071 | $12,849,777 | $10,452,718 |
| 2023 | $209,623,957 | $182,934,492 | $4,920,856 | $2,661,037 | 63 | $4,005,723 | $12,075,353 | $6,187,542 |
| 2022 | $55,409,974 | $10,540,371 | $2,903,992 | $1,971,250 | 82 | $2,723,083 | $34,592,831 | $2,197,295 |
| 2021 | $16,073,148 | $3,278,289 | $2,334,412 | $1,703,000 | 65 | $2,179,837 | $3,147,214 | $1,437,681 |
| 2020 | $15,129,271 | $2,826,761 | $2,044,330 | $1,283,300 | 77 | — | $1,739,463 | $1,353,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weissberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to advance organizations and efforts building power for those most negatively impacted by racism. Its grantmaking supports organizing, economic, political, and narrative power building, with priority given to organizations led by and/or accountable to Black, Indigenous, and Communities of Color.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate this range. Virginia Organizing describes itself as a non-partisan statewide grassroots organization bringing people together to create a more just Virginia. New Hill Development Corporation says it works to expand economic opportunities, wealth, and home ownership in Charlottesville’s Black community. Defending Rights & Dissent says it protects the right to political expression to strengthen participatory democracy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 143 grants totaling $9,621,487. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $460,287, with a median grant of $50,000. Among the largest were $460,287 to Beloit College for program support; $350,000 each to New Virginia Majority, The Commonwealth Institute, and Virginia Organizing for general operating support; and $200,000 each to Community Change and Indigenous Conservation Council for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ricshawn Adkins Roane as executive director; Courtney Morris as chair; Edward Jones as vice chair; Nina V. Weissberg as treasurer; and Tamara Copeland, Rachel Martin, and Wesley Weissberg as trustees.
Weissberg Foundation is led by Ricshawn Adkins Roane, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 5 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ricshawn Adkins Roane
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$205K (2022) → $309K (2024)
Courtney Morris
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $21K (2024)
Rachel Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Tamara Copeland
Trustee
Trustee → Chair, 2022
Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Wesley Weissberg
Trustee
Vice Chair & Secretary → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Jones
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Nina V. Weissberg
Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marvin F. Weissberg (2020–2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $309K, to Ricshawn Adkins Roane (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Weissberg Foundation
How much does Weissberg Foundation give each year?
Weissberg Foundation gave $9.6M across 143 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 63 grants.
What is Weissberg Foundation's typical grant size?
Weissberg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $67,283, across 143 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Weissberg Foundation that year got $76K on average.
Where does Weissberg Foundation give grants?
Weissberg Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (9%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (34 grants), Washington, DC (12 grants), Alexandria, VA (11 grants) and Atlanta, GA (5 grants).
Does Weissberg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 56% of Weissberg Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (80 of 143) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capacity Support" (35 grants) and "Program Support" (28 grants).
Who are Weissberg Foundation's largest grantees?
Weissberg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Virginia Majority ($525,000 across 2 grants), Beloit College ($460,287) and The Commonwealth Institute ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Weissberg Foundation?
Weissberg Foundation reported $223.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Weissberg Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to advance organizations and efforts building power for those most negatively impacted by racism. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weissberg Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Weissberg Foundation's EIN?
Weissberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1475954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Weissberg Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Weissberg Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/weissberg-foundation-morg_843112d3bb8a4440a1b3d9c64a847b5f
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