The Weismann Foundation
Invitation OnlyWestport, Connecticut · EIN 20-3969985 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$53K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $2,500.
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
61% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Farms Academy | Westport, CT | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Ct Youth Orchestra | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Bridgeport, CT | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $6,100 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Wake Forest University | Winstonsalem, NC | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Gfa Horizons | Westport, CT | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Aopa Hat in the Ring Foundation | Frederick, MD | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Cure Alzheimer's Fund | Wellesley Hills, MA | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Tunnel for Towers Fund | Staten Island, CT | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Unite the World With Africa | Providence, RI | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Kinhaven | Maplewood, NJ | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Point Counterpoint Foundation | Leicester, VT | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Westport Uniformed Firefighters Assciation | Westport, CT | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $750 |
| Advocates for Balance Chautauqua | Chautauqua, NY | Unrestricted charitable purpose | $500 |
| Chautauqua Smith Memorial Library | Chautauqua, NY | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $500 |
| Petals for Paws | Canton, CT | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $500 |
| Friends School of Baltimore | Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $250 |
| The Hundred Club of Connecticut | Glastonbury, CT | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,350 | 21 |
| 2024 | $62,350 | 21 |
| 2023 | $77,450 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602369349100565
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3969985
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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