Private foundation · EIN 55-6016633 · Jackson, Wyoming

William E Weiss Foundation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $455K total, median $25K. 18% of grants stayed in Wyoming.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
17
$455K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in WY
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St John's Episcopal ChurchJackson, WYRebuild browse n'buy$120K
Museum of the City of New YorkNew York, NY2026 programs$50K
Forest Park ForeverSt Louis, MOTree installations$35K
Santa Barbara Bowl FoundationSanta Barbara, CALegacy scholarship program$28K
Hutchison SchoolMemphis, TNInfrastructure improvements$26K
City AcademySt Louis, MOCello purchase$26K
Colgate UniversityHamilton, NYAthletic fund$25K
Ganna Walska LotuslandSanta Barbara, CAMural installation$25K
Pure AcademyMemphis, TNExpansion of boarding school$25K
Santa Barbara SymphonySanta Barbara, CAYouth ensemble program$20K
St John's Health FoundationJackson, WYGeneral fund$19K
Association to Benefit ChildrenNew York, NYChildhood treatment program$15K
Saint Louis ZooSt Louis, MOBetter wild, better world campaign$12K
Rx Art IncNew York, NYBehavioral health program$10K
Society of St Vincent de Paul St Michael's ConferenceMemphis, TNFood pantry$8,000
Studio in a SchoolNew York, NYGeneral fund$7,500
Wilderness Adventures FoundationJackson, WYYouth camp programs$5,000

By state: Wyoming 3 · New York 5 · Missouri 3 · California 3 · Tennessee 3

About this foundation

William E Weiss Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Jackson, Wyoming, tax-exempt since 1957. 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 William E Weiss Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 William E Weiss Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $455K across 17 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does William E Weiss Foundation Inc give?

Wyoming (3 grants), New York (5 grants), Missouri (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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