Private foundation · EIN 04-6930997 · Waltham, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Weissman Fam Charitable Foundation 11152000

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 24 grants paid, $304K total, median $2,750. 50% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
24
$304K
Median grant
$2,750
Stays in MA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.7M

Grants paid in 2024

24 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dana Farber CancerBoston, MAGeneral$76K
American Technion SocietyNewton, MAGeneral$75K
Tisch MscrnyNew York, NYGeneral$25K
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MAGeneral$20K
Combined Jewish PhilanthropiesBoston, MAGeneral$18K
Jewish Federation of Palm BeachWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral$18K
Einstein Healthcare NetworkWaltham, MAGeneral$13K
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MDGeneral$10K
McLean HospitalBelmont, MAGeneral$10K
Multiple Sclerosis FoundationWaltham, MAGeneral$10K
Tommy's Place FoundationFalmouth, MAGeneral$7,000
Temple Emanuel of GreensboroGreensboro, NCGeneral$3,000
Alpert JfsWest Palm Beach, FLGeneral$2,500
Chabad of GreensboroGreensboro, NCGeneral$2,500
Chabad of WestportWestport, CTGeneral$2,500
Cradles to CrayonsNewtonville, MAGeneral$2,500
Ballenisles Charities FoundationPalm Beach Gardens, FLGeneral$1,800
Haley Cremer FoundationNorth Easton, MAGeneral$1,800
Play for PinkNew York, NYGeneral$1,800
Temple Israel of SharonSharon, MAGeneral$1,118
The Israel BridgePalm Beach, FLGeneral$1,000
Israel Cancer Research FundNew York, NYGeneral$500
Loggerhead MarineJuno Beach, FLGeneral$500
Massachusetts Breast Cancer CoalitionHopkinton, MAGeneral$500

By state: Massachusetts 12 · New York 3 · Florida 5 · Maryland 1 · North Carolina 2 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Weissman Fam Charitable Foundation 11152000 is a private grantmaking foundation in Waltham, Massachusetts, administered in care of Fortis Management Group, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Weissman Fam Charitable Foundation 11152000 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Weissman Fam Charitable Foundation 11152000 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $304K across 24 grants, a median of $2,750.

Where does Weissman Fam Charitable Foundation 11152000 give?

Massachusetts (12 grants), New York (3 grants), Florida (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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