Wieser Family Foundation
Wieser Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2021 filing lists 11 grants, all to recipients in New York, for general support. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with no filings since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Wieser Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wieser Family Foundation gave $9K across 11 grants in 2021 (avg $818.909), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $9,008
- -9.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $819
- -1.5% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $198
- Total assets
- $1,413
- -106.1% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wieser Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This is not presented as a current application process, as the most recent filing on record is from 2021.
- Contact
Mailing address: 670 Myrtle Ave Apt 138, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Phone: (718) 783-3170
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wieser Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Uta ($6K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2021 went to recipients in New York, including organizations in Brooklyn and Monroe.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wieser Family Foundation gives
- 20% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2021) to $10K (2020). In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uta Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $4,000 |
| Uta Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,700 |
| Machne RAV TOV Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,450 |
| Kasho Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Cong Chust Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $290 |
| Yeshiva Bnei Shimon Yisroel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $198 |
| Satmor Monroe Monroe, NY | General Support | $180 |
| Tehillum Kolel Monroe, NY | General Support | $100 |
| Pupa Kolel Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $36 |
| Kolel Boker Mishnas Menochem Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $36 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,413 | $10,000 | $9,008 | $9,008 | 11 | $9,008 |
| 2020 | $-22,986 | $9,935 | $10,274 | $9,974 | 12 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation gave $9,008 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $18 to $4,000, with a median of $198. Listed recipients included UTA ($4,000 and $1,700), Machne Rav Tov ($1,450), Kasho ($1,000), and Cong Chust ($290). The filing lists general support as the purpose for each grant.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jacob Weiser was listed as trustee on the 2021 filing.
Wieser Family Foundation is led by Jacob Weiser, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jacob Weiser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Wieser Family Foundation
How much does Wieser Family Foundation give each year?
Wieser Family Foundation gave $9K across 11 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $10K across 12 grants.
What is Wieser Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wieser Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $198, and its average grant was $819, across 11 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wieser Family Foundation give grants?
Wieser Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (9 grants) and Monroe, NY (2 grants).
Does Wieser Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wieser Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wieser Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wieser Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Uta ($5,700 across 2 grants), Machne RAV TOV ($1,450) and Kasho ($1,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Wieser Family Foundation?
Wieser Family Foundation reported $1K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $10K.
How do I apply for a grant from Wieser Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wieser Family Foundation's EIN?
Wieser Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4385569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Wieser Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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