Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4442308 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$108K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 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
4% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Adaptive Recreation Center | Big Bear Lake, CA | Therapeutic outdoor rec. disabled | $35,000 |
| Los Angeles Co Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | Financial support for public display | $15,000 |
| Johnson Cancer Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Find cure for cancer | $5,000 |
| Lung Cancer Foundation | Palos Verdes Estates, CA | Lung cancer research | $5,000 |
| Museum Contemprary Art | Los Angeles, CA | Provide support for public display | $5,000 |
| Public Counsel | Los Angles, CA | Provide legal services to poor peopl | $5,000 |
| UCLA Hammer Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Suppor public display of art | $5,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Manhattan Beach, CA | Fighting pancreatic cancer | $3,000 |
| Tower Cancer Research Center | Beverly Hills, CA | Programs to prevent,treat cancer | $3,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Los Angeles, CA | Support for art exhibit installation | $3,000 |
| New York STEM Cell Research | New York, NY | STEM cell research | $3,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Expression of humanity | $3,000 |
| Special Needs Resource Goup | Santa Monica, CA | Special education for children | $3,000 |
| Los Angles Ballet | Los Angeles, CA | Transportation for underprivilege | $2,000 |
| LA Mission | Los Ageles, CA | Assisting the homeless | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Los Angeles, CA | Assisting eldery -food delivery | $2,000 |
| New Directions | Santa Barbara, CA | Serve the developmentally disable | $2,000 |
| Bread of Life | Los Angeles, CA | Food for low income individuals | $2,000 |
| Midnight Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Assisting homeless | $2,000 |
| Downtown Womens Center | Los Angeles, CA | Needs for homeless women | $2,000 |
| UCLA Foundationdeept of Arts | Los Angeles, CA | Student scholarships in studio art | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $107,000 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533039349101313
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4442308
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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