Weiss Family Foundation
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6687485 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Weiss Family Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 4230 N Oakland Ave Box 145, Shorewood WI 53211 |
| Phone | 4142703565 |
| weissfamilyfoundation@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | Typed including cover letter indicating requested amount and purpose of grant, organization overview, program description, organization's budget, board of directors, and proof of status under IRC Section 501(c)(3). |
| Deadlines | Refer to www.weissfamilyfoundation.com for schedule. |
| Restrictions | Refer to www.weissfamilyfoundation.com for guidelines. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $15,000 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Museum | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $10,000 |
| ACLU Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Library Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $10,000 |
| St Marcus Schools | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $7,500 |
| Walker's Point Youth Family Center | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Women's Center | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Malaika Early Learning Center | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Silver Spring Neighborhood Center | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| College Possible | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Sojourner Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition | Greenfield, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Dominican Center | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Alverno College | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Cathedral Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Riverworks Development Corp | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $5,000 |
| Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $4,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $2,500 |
| Sherman Phoenix | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $2,500 |
| The Women's Center | Waukesha, WI | Support | $2,500 |
The return also lists 20 grants to individuals ($116,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $255,500 | 43 |
| 2024 | $240,500 | 40 |
| 2023 | $220,000 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621049349100527
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6687485
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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