Private foundation · EIN 94-3025149 · Monterey, California

Lawrence Weissberg Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $4,500.

From the 2023 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $35K total, median $4,500. 88% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: At least 80% of gifts, grants or contributions made by the foundation shall be to foster charitable purposes for jewish people.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
8
$35K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in CA
88%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.1M

How to apply

All requests should be in writing Contact: Frederick M Weissberg Lawrence Weis, 1290 Castro Road, Monterey, Ca, 8319013573 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: At least 80% of gifts, grants or contributions made by the foundation shall be to foster charitable purposes for jewish people.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2023

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Community Federation and Endowment FundSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$8,000
J the Jewish NewsSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$7,000
American Jewish CommitteePhiladelphia, PAGeneral support$5,500
Jewish Community Relations CouncilSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$5,000
Jewish Family & Children's ServicesSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$4,000
Healthright 360San Francisco, CAGeneral support$2,000
Institute of AgingSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$2,000
Jewish Home & Senior LivingSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$1,500

By state: California 7 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Lawrence Weissberg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Monterey, California, tax-exempt since 1987. 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 Lawrence Weissberg Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All requests should be in writing Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Lawrence Weissberg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $35K across 8 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Lawrence Weissberg Foundation give?

California (7 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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