Private foundation · EIN 47-1783859 · Southfield, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Trudy and Arthur Weiss Family 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: 2 grants paid, $148K total, median $74K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$148K
Median grant
$74K
Stays in MI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grant to American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYTo purchase an armoured ambulance$147K
Donation to American Friends of Magen David AdomNew York, NYDiscretionary$1,000

About this foundation

Trudy and Arthur Weiss Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Southfield, Michigan, administered in care of Arthur Weiss, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Trudy and Arthur Weiss Family 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 Trudy and Arthur Weiss Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $148K across 2 grants, a median of $74K.

Where does Trudy and Arthur Weiss Family Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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