Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc
ZELIG AND RIFKY WEISS FAMILY is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation). In 2024, it reported grants to charitable organizations, all of which were in New York.
Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 64 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,101,050
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 64
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,204
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,800
- Total assets
- $190,743
- +0.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (21 of 64, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Skillman St 1, Brooklyn, NY 11205
Phone: (718) 599-1145
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Ohel Yaakov ($308K). Together the top 10 received $827K.
Grant Size Distribution
386 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 367 grants of 386 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York. Many of the largest listed recipients were in Brooklyn.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 64 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 64 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). 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 $690K (2020) to $1.4M (2022). In 2024 it made 64 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ohel Yaakov Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $308,400 |
| OJC Fund Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $123,150 |
| Cong Chasdei Yitzchok Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $104,000 |
| Cong Noam Yakov Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $67,500 |
| Yeshiva Toras Chemed Mt Kisco, NY | Charitable | $47,483 |
| Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehida Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $46,400 |
| Cong Soro Bohel Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $41,000 |
| Yeshiva of Nitra Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $36,550 |
| Kapayim Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $31,500 |
| Cong Bnei Meir Moshe Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $21,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $190,743 | $1,223,150 | $1,219,716 | $1,101,050 | 64 | $1,101,050 |
| 2023 | $190,743 | $1,248,378 | $1,238,388 | $1,136,991 | 65 | $1,136,991 |
| 2022 | $182,050 | $1,430,850 | $1,424,767 | $1,357,091 | 78 | $1,357,091 |
| 2021 | $182,050 | $1,283,289 | $1,258,342 | $1,209,016 | 93 | $1,209,016 |
| 2020 | $107,050 | $786,950 | $748,392 | $690,176 | 86 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for congregations and yeshivas, as well as organizations serving people facing financial or medical hardship.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. The OJC Fund says it maintains a donor-advised fund and provides services to make charitable giving administratively efficient. Kapayim says it assists families experiencing a medical crisis, while Chaim Medical Resource says it provides medical referrals and guidance to people and families facing medical crises. Chasdei Yisroel says it provides financial assistance, food, clothing, and medical care to people and families in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 64 grants totaling $1,101,050. Grants ranged from $100 to $308,400, with a median of $3,800. Among its largest grants were $308,400 to Congregation Ohel Yaakov, $123,150 to the OJC Fund, $104,000 to Cong Chasdei Yitzchok, and $67,500 to Cong Noam Yakov. The filing listed each grant’s purpose as charitable.
Other 2024 recipients included Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehida ($46,400), Cong Soro Bohel ($41,000), Yeshiva of Nitra ($36,550), Kapayim ($31,500), Chaim Medical Resource ($20,500), and Yeshiva Farm Settlement ($19,900).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Zelig Weiss, Rifka Weiss, and Zlaty Weiss as trustees.
Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rifka Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zelig Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zlaty Weiss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc
How much does Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc gave $1.1M across 64 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 65 grants.
What is Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,800, and its average grant was $17,204, across 64 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (51 grants), Monroe, NY (7 grants), Spring Valley, NY (4 grants) and Mt Kisco, NY (2 grants).
Does Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 64 grants with a stated purpose on Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (64 grants).
Who are Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Ohel Yaakov ($308,400), OJC Fund ($123,150) and Cong Chasdei Yitzchok ($104,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc?
Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc reported $191K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for congregations and yeshivas, as well as organizations serving people facing financial or medical hardship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3596714. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zelig and Rifky Weiss Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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