Private foundation · EIN 85-6728168 · Sausalito, California · Animal welfare

Weiss Family Charitable Tr

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: 5 grants paid, $437K total, median $25K. 60% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$437K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in CA
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Akashinga IncPhiladelphia, PAGeneral & Unrestricted$200K
Mara Elephant Project USA IncCarmel, INGeneral & Unrestricted$200K
Burning Man ProjectSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Wildlife Conservation Network IncSan Francisco, CACharitable Event$10K
The United States Pony Clubs IncBolinas, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500

By state: Pennsylvania 1 · Indiana 1 · California 3

About this foundation

Weiss Family Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Sausalito, California, administered in care of Weiss Family Charitable Trus, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Weiss Family Charitable Tr 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 Weiss Family Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $437K across 5 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Weiss Family Charitable Tr give?

Pennsylvania (1 grants), Indiana (1 grants), California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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