Private foundation · EIN 83-2165204 · Ann Arbor, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Weiser Charitable 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 2023 Form 990-PF: 27 grants paid, $2.7M total, median $30K. 67% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
27
$2.7M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MI
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Regents of the University of Michigan - Learning Science CenterAnn Arbor, MISupport for organizational activities$1.3M
Food Allergy Research EducationMcLean, VASupport for organizational activities$260K
The Regents of the University of Michigan - Student Int Policy EngAnn Arbor, MISupport for organizational activities$183K
Cliff Keen Wrestling ClubNovi, MISupport for organizational activities$150K
The Regents of the University of Michigan - Academic Leaders ProgramAnn Arbor, MISupport for organizational activities$150K
The Regents of the University of Michigan - Restore Function FundAnn Arbor, MISupport for organizational activities$100K
Children's Healing CenterGrand Rapids, MISupport for organizational activities$90K
The Regents of the University of Michigan - Faculty Recruitment & Prog DevAnn Arbor, MISupport for organizational activities$83K
The Regents of the University of Michigan - Weiser Map SupportAnn Arbor, MISupport for organizational activities$60K
Jdrf InternationalSouthfield, MISupport for organizational activities$50K
North Central Michigan College FoundationPetoskey, MISupport for organizational activities$35K
Crohn's & Colitis FoundationNew York, NYSupport for organizational activities$30K
Erase Ptsd NowHoffman Estate, ILSupport for organizational activities$30K
OscodAlexandria, VASupport for organizational activities$30K
Breakthrough T1dSouthfield, MISupport for organizational activities$25K
I Demand AccessLos Angeles, CASupport for organizational activities$20K
Ann Arbor Art CenterAnn Arbor, MISupport for organizational activities$15K
The Regents of the University of Michigan - Medicine Development FundAnn Arbor, MISupport for organizational activities$15K
Camillus House IncMiami, FLSupport for organizational activities$10K
Friends of JCC KrakowSuffern, NYSupport for organizational activities$10K
K1 Britannia America FoundationPalm Beach, FLSupport for organizational activities$10K
SOS Community ServicesYpsilanti, MISupport for organizational activities$10K
Christ Child Society of Northern MichiganHarbor Springs, MISupport for organizational activities$8,000
Kiersten's RideEast Jordan, MISupport for organizational activities$5,000
Mosaic CounselingGrand Haven, MISupport for organizational activities$5,000
The Ranch Recovery Centers IncDesert Hot Springs, CASupport for organizational activities$5,000
Boy Scouts of America Michigan Crossroads CouncilEagle, MISupport for organizational activities$1,500

By state: Michigan 18 · Virginia 2 · New York 2 · Illinois 1 · California 2 · Florida 2

About this foundation

Weiser Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan, administered in care of Amanda M Nellis, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Weiser Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Weiser Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $2.7M across 27 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Weiser Charitable Foundation give?

Michigan (18 grants), Virginia (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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