Robert G Weiss Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6090520 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$72K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$500
Total assets$268K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $150 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
9% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meryl Suzanne Weiss Fund | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $60,000 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $3,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,300 |
| Camp Thunderbird Charitable Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | General purposes | $1,050 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $750 |
| Steppenwolf Theatre Company | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $678 |
| American Cancer Society | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $500 |
| Khecari | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $500 |
| Shirley Ryan Abilitylab | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $465 |
| Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | General purposes | $388 |
| Cje Senior Life's Lieberman Center | Skokie, IL | General purposes | $180 |
| Links Hall Incorporated | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $150 |
| Denver Botanic Gardens | Denver, CO | General purposes | $135 |
| Normal Moments Inc | Naperville, IL | General purposes | $100 |
| Wttw Window to the World Communications Inc | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100 |
| Young People's Theatre of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100 |
| Jcfs Chicago (Jewish Child & Family Services) | Chicago, IL | General purposes | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $72,496 | 21 |
| 2024 | $146,405 | 22 |
| 2023 | $52,153 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622269349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6090520
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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