The Wiessner Foundation for Children Inc
Invitation OnlyBel Air, Maryland · EIN 52-6002679 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$41K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,290 and $3,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sexual Assault Spouse Resource | Bel Air, MD | Bedding, car seats, | $5,000 |
| Johnnycake Elementary School | Baltimore, MD | Various supplies | $4,290 |
| North Harford Rec Council | Pylesville, MD | North harford cheerleading | $4,275 |
| Athletes Serving Athletes | Lutherville, MD | 4 baby joggers and | $3,200 |
| Harford County Sheriff's Foundation | Bel Air, MD | Explorer post 6600 | $3,000 |
| Baltimore Jewelry Center Inc | Baltimore, MD | Materials for school workshops | $3,000 |
| Harmer's Town Art Center | Havre de Grace, MD | Various supplies | $2,915 |
| Mt Zion United Methodist Church | Bel Air, MD | Various supplies | $2,891 |
| Harford County Education Foundation | Bel Air, MD | Books | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Md I | Baltimore, MD | Program and support fees and | $2,000 |
| Pville Panthers Inc | Perryville, MD | Practice jerseys, 2 man sled pads, | $1,900 |
| Baltimore Underground Science Space | Baltimore, MD | Team t-shirts, project banner, | $1,700 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Churchville, MD | Attach machine | $1,290 |
| Hickory-Fountain Green Rec Council | Forest Hill, MD | Team canopy for bench, | $1,225 |
| Baltimore Bays Soccer Club Inc | Glyndon, MD | First aid kits, 18 soccer balls | $770 |
| Girl Scouts of Central Maryland in | Baltimore, MD | Md science center | $715 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,671 | 16 |
| 2024 | $40,855 | 16 |
| 2023 | $40,080 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621979349100612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6002679
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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