William M Weiss Foundation
The William M Weiss Foundation is a private foundation located in Russell Township, Ohio. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Ohio, with additional support to organizations in Illinois.
William M Weiss Foundation at a glance
In short: William M Weiss Foundation gave $334K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Ohio. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $333,550
- +21.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,942
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $5,463,791
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (7 of 42, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to William M Weiss 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: 7490 Hunters Hollow Trail, Russell Twp, OH 44072
Phone: (440) 476-5897
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William M Weiss Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Eleanor Rainey Memorial Institute ($40K). Together the top 10 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 222 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 10% to recipients in Illinois. The foundation is based in Russell Township, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William M Weiss Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 42 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $266K (2020) to $334K (2025). In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $334K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Rainey Memorial Institute Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Kids Book Bank Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundati Highland Hills, OH | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Congregation Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Literacy Cooperative Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Lookingglass Theatr Chicago, IL | Charity | $15,000 |
| Inspiration Corporation Chicago, IL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Cleveland City Club Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,800 |
| Cleveland Public Theatre Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,463,791 | $325,471 | $362,345 | $333,550 | 42 | $333,550 | $325,471 | $328,751 |
| 2024 | $5,500,665 | $361,682 | $304,287 | $275,000 | 43 | $275,000 | $261,100 | $305,658 |
| 2023 | $5,443,270 | $306,713 | $346,098 | $313,700 | 42 | $313,700 | $306,713 | $277,997 |
| 2022 | $5,482,655 | $326,784 | $348,884 | $300,000 | 45 | $300,000 | $326,784 | $281,254 |
| 2021 | $5,504,755 | $695,504 | $321,221 | $281,363 | 50 | $281,363 | $695,504 | $325,798 |
| 2020 | $5,130,472 | $348,217 | $298,942 | $266,050 | 40 | — | $348,126 | $274,684 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William M Weiss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $329K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose missions span literacy, education, arts, housing, social services, and conservation. For example, Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank says it provides free books to children through community partners to foster literacy and a love of reading. College Now Greater Cleveland says it works to increase postsecondary educational attainment through advising, financial aid counseling, and scholarship and retention services. Cleveland Public Theatre says its work is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through performances and educational programs.
Other 2025 grantees describe work that includes helping people affected by homelessness and poverty through social services, employment training, and housing (Inspiration Corporation), and leveraging affordable housing to improve lives and communities (CHN Housing Partners). The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley describes programs including visitor services, volunteer opportunities, and environmental education.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 42 grants totaling $333,550 in 2025. Grants ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $5,500. The largest awards included $40,000 to Eleanor Rainey Memorial Institute, $35,000 to Cleveland Kids Book Bank, $25,000 to Cuyahoga Community College Foundation, and $23,000 to Greater Cleveland Congregation. Other grants included $15,000 to Literacy Cooperative and $15,000 to Lookingglass Theatre.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeffrey Weiss, David Weiss, and Anne Singer as officers.
William M Weiss Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Weiss
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Weiss
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anne Singer
Officer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Anne Weiss (2020–2023) — Officer
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 William M Weiss Foundation
How much does William M Weiss Foundation give each year?
William M Weiss Foundation gave $334K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $275K across 43 grants.
What is William M Weiss Foundation's typical grant size?
William M Weiss Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $7,942, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William M Weiss Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does William M Weiss Foundation give grants?
William M Weiss Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (19 grants), Chicago, IL (5 grants), Beachwood, OH (3 grants) and Shaker HTS, OH (2 grants).
Does William M Weiss Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on William M Weiss Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (38 grants) and "Charity" (4 grants).
Who are William M Weiss Foundation's largest grantees?
William M Weiss Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Eleanor Rainey Memorial Institute ($40,000), Cleveland Kids Book Bank ($35,000) and Cuyahoga Community College Foundati ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is William M Weiss Foundation?
William M Weiss Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $334K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $329K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William M Weiss Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose missions span literacy, education, arts, housing, social services, and conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William M Weiss 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 William M Weiss Foundation's EIN?
William M Weiss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1787366. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William M Weiss Foundation 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.
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 March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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