Private foundation · EIN 20-2624778 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Adam J Weissman Foundation

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: 21 grants paid, $358K total, median $10K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$358K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock, ARGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Partners AsiaOakland, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
TessellationsCupertino, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
McE Social CapitalSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Mind & Life InstituteCharlottesville, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Peninsula Bridge ProgramSan Mateo, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$30K
Women Make Movies IncNew York, NYDas Bombe, LLC Fund$25K
Bodhi Tree Ecodharma SanctuarySeattle, WAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Silicon Valley Social Venture FundRedwood City, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$16K
Human Rights WatchSan Francisco, CACharitable Event$15K
Grassroots EcologyPalo Alto, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Arkansas FoodbankLittle Rock, ARGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Insight Meditation South BayMenlo Park, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
LifemovesSanta Clara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Ploughshares Fund IncSan Francisco, CACharitable Event$5,000
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship FundLittle Rock, ARGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Wikimedia Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Corporation for Public BroadcastingWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Internet ArchiveSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
National Public Radio IncBaltimore, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000

By state: California 12 · Arkansas 3 · Virginia 1 · New York 1 · Washington 1 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Adam J Weissman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2006. 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 Adam J Weissman Foundation 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 Adam J Weissman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $358K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Adam J Weissman Foundation give?

California (12 grants), Arkansas (3 grants), Virginia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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