Wender Weis Foundation for Children
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 77-0381972 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$98K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$1,250
Total assets$36K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
15% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN FRANCISCO 49ers Foundation | santa clara, CA | Charitable contribution | $58,441 |
| San Francisco Ballet | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,318 |
| healthy planet project | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,150 |
| California Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,106 |
| dreams33 foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Warriors CommUNITY Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $4,000 |
| There With Care | Menlo Park, CA | Charitable contribution | $3,500 |
| Raphael House of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Children of Shelters | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,500 |
| Children's Health Council | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,250 |
| patrick Willis Community Fund | Dallas, TX | Charitable contribution | $1,204 |
| Play Marin | Sausalito, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,050 |
| Family House | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| Lucile Packard Children's Hospital | Palo Alto, CA | Charitable contribution | $1,000 |
| achieve tahoe | Alpine Meadows, CA | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Junior League of SF | San Francisco, CA | Charitable contribution | $500 |
| Do It For The Love Foundation | Oakland, CA | Charitable contribution | $316 |
| Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $207 |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation | Schererville, IN | Charitable contribution | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,692 | 19 |
| 2023 | $79,807 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349107680
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0381972
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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