William M Weiss Foundation
Invitation OnlyRussell Twp, Ohio · EIN 34-1787366 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$334K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
21% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Rainey Memorial Institute | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Cleveland Kids Book Bank | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Foundati | Highland Hills, OH | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Congregation | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $23,000 |
| Literacy Cooperative | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Lookingglass Theatr | Chicago, IL | Charity | $15,000 |
| Inspiration Corporation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Cleveland City Club | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,800 |
| Cleveland Public Theatre | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Hfla of Northeast Ohio | Beachwood, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Fairmount Center for the Arts | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Chn Housing Partners | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Holden Arboretum | Kirtland, OH | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundati | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Lake Erie Ink | Cleveland Hts, OH | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Universal Unitarian Congregation | Shaker Hts, OH | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Youth Opportunities Unlimited | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley | Peninsula, OH | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Center for Arts Inspired Learning | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Great Lakes Science Center | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Open Doors Academy | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Towards Employment | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Values in Action Foundation | Mayfield, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Teach for America | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hathaway Brown Aspire Program | Shaker Hts, OH | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hearts and Hands of Casa | Solon, OH | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Chicago Poetry Center | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ideastream (Wvizwcpn) | Beachwood, OH | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Menorah Park Foundation | Beachwood, OH | Charitable | $2,500 |
| 4 Paws for Ability | Xenia, OH | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Neo Musical Association | Kirtland, OH | Charity | $2,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army of Northeast Ohio | Cleveland, OH | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Institute | Boston, MA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Motogo | Solon, OH | Charity | $1,000 |
| Kroka Expedition | Marlow, NH | Charity | $1,000 |
| Huntington Library | San Marino, CA | Charitable | $750 |
| Albany Park Theater | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $333,550 | 42 |
| 2024 | $275,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $313,700 | 42 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631039349100813
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1787366
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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