Weitzman Foundation
Weitzman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $136K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $42K.
Weitzman Foundation at a glance
In short: Weitzman Foundation gave $42K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $41,644
- -14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,949
- -38.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,241
- Total assets
- $135,786
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Weitzman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Arizona ($20K). Together the top 7 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Weitzman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 641% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2023) to $48K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Chabad University of South Florida Tampa, FL | Contribution | $13,000 |
| Aspen Education Foundation Aspen, CO | Contribution | $5,778 |
| Other Miscellaneous Contributions Chicago, IL | Contribution | $1,241 |
| Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Chicago, IL | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Givengain Foundation USA Boston, MA | Contribution | $525 |
| Illinois Masonic Charities Fund Springfield, IL | Contribution | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,786 | $92,762 | $85,411 | $41,644 | 7 | $41,644 | $6,498 |
| 2024 | $129,161 | $97,299 | $86,353 | $48,416 | 5 | $48,416 | $5,845 |
| 2023 | $118,865 | $84,925 | $81,979 | $39,150 | 8 | $39,150 | $5,762 |
| 2022 | $115,919 | $81,444 | $85,167 | $45,356 | 9 | $45,356 | $5,664 |
| 2021 | $119,642 | $93,997 | $75,661 | $41,730 | 7 | $41,730 | — |
| 2020 | $100,365 | $100,813 | $82,233 | $41,588 | 9 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weitzman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Weitzman Foundation is led by Howard Weitzman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard Weitzman
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arden Weitzman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard J. Powers II
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Weitzman Foundation
How much does Weitzman Foundation give each year?
Weitzman Foundation gave $42K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 5 grants.
What is Weitzman Foundation's typical grant size?
Weitzman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,241, and its average grant was $5,949, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Weitzman Foundation give grants?
Weitzman Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (31%) and Colorado (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Weitzman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Weitzman Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (7 grants).
Who are Weitzman Foundation's largest grantees?
Weitzman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Arizona ($20,000), Chabad University of South Florida ($13,000) and Aspen Education Foundation ($5,778), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Weitzman Foundation?
Weitzman Foundation reported $136K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Weitzman Foundation's EIN?
Weitzman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6058312. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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