Weiss Asset Management Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 38-6888725 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6.2M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$250,000
Total assets$19.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $179,850 and $700,000.
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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund | Cincinnati, OH | General | $4,500,000 |
| University of Capetown | Cape Town, SF | General | $700,000 |
| Alima USA Inc | New York, NY | General | $400,000 |
| Kyaninga Child Development Centre | Boma Fort Portal, UG | General | $250,000 |
| Icpcn | Bristol, UK | General | $179,850 |
| Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation | Nairobi, KE | General | $131,750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,161,600 | 6 |
| 2023 | $595,876 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349102095
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-6888725
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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