Barton and Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoca Raton, Florida · EIN 58-2684069 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded60
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$5.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
70% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of S Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $300,000 |
| Ruth Rales Jewish Family Services | Boca Raton, FL | General | $272,400 |
| New Jersey Pediatric Patients Charitable Trust Fund - Njppctf | Voorhees, NJ | To provide funding for the acquisition of recreational and educational equipment and supplies for special needs children | $80,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Fdn | Boca Raton, FL | General | $79,000 |
| Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options | Sunrise, FL | Services to abused & neglected child | $63,300 |
| Daniel D Cantor Senior Center | Sunrise, FL | To provide services for the elderly | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | New York, NY | Dispatch service support | $36,000 |
| Not My Daughter | Parkland, FL | General | $25,000 |
| The Curetivity Foundation | Darien, CT | To create hope and cure kids by raising funds and awareness in the fight against pediatric cancer | $20,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Boca Raton, FL | General | $15,525 |
| Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach | Boca Raton, FL | To enrich students in a welcoming and pluralistic enviorment by engaging them in meaningful experiences that foster connections to judaism… | $12,000 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation | Fort Lauderdale, FL | To sustain, develop, and secure the future of the performing arts | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | To prevent multiple sclerosis, and to improve the lives of all people affected | $10,000 |
| Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association | Arlington, VA | To discover treatments and a cure for als, and to serve, advocate for and empower people affected by als to live their lives to the fullest | $7,000 |
| Coast Guard Foundation | Stonington, CT | To ensure all coast guard members and families have the resources they need to build resilience throughout their lives | $6,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc | Boca Raton, FL | Educational | $5,000 |
| National Glaucoma Research | Clarksburg, MD | Supporting research projects | $5,000 |
| Parkinson Research Foundation | Sarasota, FL | To help find a cure for parkinson's disease through funding research while providing ongoing education and free services that enhance the… | $5,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | To pursure a more equitable world for every child | $5,000 |
| Alois Alzheimer Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | To encourage responsible research, provide leading education and increase the awareness of alzheimer's disease and related dementia | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Centers Association | St Louis, MO | To serve a wide range of people in various programs, including: health, fitness, child care, adult, senior adult, sports, and jewish… | $5,000 |
| Congregation B'nai Israel | Boca Raton, FL | General | $3,900 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Sarasota, FL | To provide the latest research, educating and empowering age-related macular degeneration | $3,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Washington, DC | Educational | $3,000 |
| Anti Defamation League Foundation | New York, NY | To stop the defamation of the jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all | $3,000 |
| Citizens Behind the Badge | Mc Lean, VA | To ensure that our law enforcement professionals receive the support and resources needed to keep america safe | $3,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General | $2,500 |
| Israel Cancer Association USA | Palm Beach, FL | To suppor critical cancer research conducted by distinguished israeli scientists at leading hospitals and universities throughout israel | $2,500 |
| US Deputy Sheriff's Association | Wichita, KS | To assist and support law enforcement, their families, and their communities | $2,100 |
| American Kidney Fund Inc | Rockville, MD | To help people fight kidney disease and live healthier lives | $2,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | To fund an education trip for young jewish adults | $2,000 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | Lanham, MD | To provide critically needed support to disabled and at-risk veterans | $2,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | To provide families with the most advanced care available | $2,000 |
| Muscular Dystrophy Association | Chicago, IL | To empower those living with muscular dystrophy to live longer, more independent lives | $2,000 |
| American Lung Association | Chicago, IL | To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Washington, DC | To support the increase and diffusion of knowledge | $1,500 |
| Play for Pink | New York, NY | Breast cancer research | $1,500 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Inc | New York, NY | To find a cure for crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these… | $1,500 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | To support the center's exceptional patient care, innovative research, and outstanding educational programs | $1,250 |
| American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science | New York, NY | To support the weizmann institute's crucial mission | $1,000 |
| Autism Speaks | Princeton, NJ | To support autism awareness and accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow | $1,000 |
| March of Dimes Inc | Arlington, VA | To fight for the health of all moms and babies | $1,000 |
| Mothers Against Drunk Driving | Irving, TX | To end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes and prevent underage drinking | $1,000 |
| Ort America | New York, NY | Improve student education | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | To provide vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide | $1,000 |
| South Fl Pbs | Boynton Beach, FL | To enrich, strengthen, and empower our diverse communities through trusted broadcast and digital content, experiential learning, and… | $1,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | To honor and empower wounded warriors | $1,000 |
| National Foundation for Cancer Research | Rockville, MD | To support cancer research and public education relating to prevention, early diagnosis, better treatments and, ultimately, a cure for… | $1,000 |
| Aarp Foundation | Washington, DC | Serves vulnerable people 50 and older | $500 |
| Humane Society of the US | Washington, DC | To end suffering for all animals | $500 |
| Kids Wish Network | Palm Harbour, FL | To fulfill kids wishes | $500 |
| National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Inc | Washington, DC | To inspire all citizens to value law enforcement | $500 |
| Volunteer Firefighter Alliance Inc | White Pine, TN | To assist volunteer fire departments across the nation | $500 |
| Aspca | New York, NY | To support the prevention of animal cruelty | $200 |
| United States Olympic and Paralympic Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | To generate philanthropic support | $200 |
| Adopt a Platoon | San Benito, TX | To serving deployed united states service members ensuring that they are not forgotten by a grateful nation | $160 |
| Impactisrael Inc | Needam, MA | To support the yemin orde youth village, which is the preeminent residential education program for at-risk youth in israel | $100 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Tampa, FL | To provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special health care needs… | $100 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,069,835 | 60 |
| 2023 | $1,259,088 | 69 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502499349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2684069
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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