Weiss Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMiami Beach, Florida · EIN 20-8916545 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.5M
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$98.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $100,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Say Yes Buffalo Scholarship | Buffalo, NY | To support programs that promote post-secondary education for at-risk children. | $2,088,791 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | New York, NY | To support savings lives in israel | $441,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To support the football program. | $170,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To support the dermatology program. | $125,000 |
| Horatio Alger | Alexandria, VA | To support individuals who personify the american dream | $100,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To support the wein professorship | $100,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | To support programs for the purpose of sustaining, encouraging,and promoting musical art. | $70,000 |
| Milken Institute | Santa Monica, CA | To support programs to improve the lives and economic conditions of diverse populations. | $50,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To suppor the squash program. | $50,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To support the lacross program. | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania Regional Training Center | Philadelphia, PA | To support the pennsylvania wrestling program. | $30,000 |
| Ivy Football Association | New York, NY | To support ivy league football | $25,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To support the tennis program. | $25,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To support the wrestling program | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | New York, NY | To support the museum | $25,000 |
| Community Information Trust | Omaha, NE | To support operations of the nation's first technology library | $20,000 |
| Cocoa Packs | Hershey, PA | To provide food and support to local children in need. | $15,000 |
| Beyond the Basics Inc | Sykesville, MD | To support thier mission of servicing communities throughout the country | $15,000 |
| National Cares Mentoring Movement Inc | New York, NY | To support the charity's general mission | $12,500 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To support the baseball program | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To support the soccer program. | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To support the weightman strategic initiatives | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,464,291 | 22 |
| 2023 | $4,591,601 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349107082
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8916545
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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