Private foundation · EIN 95-4442308 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic

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: 21 grants paid, $108K total, median $3,000. 95% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$108K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in CA
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
United States Adaptive Recreation CenterBig Bear Lake, CATherapeutic outdoor rec. disabled$35K
Los Angeles Co Museum of ArtLos Angeles, CAFinancial support for public display$15K
Johnson Cancer Center FoundationLos Angeles, CAFind cure for cancer$5,000
Lung Cancer FoundationPalos Verdes Estates, CALung cancer research$5,000
Museum Contemprary ArtLos Angeles, CAProvide support for public display$5,000
Public CounselLos Angles, CAProvide legal services to poor peopl$5,000
UCLA Hammer MuseumLos Angeles, CASuppor public display of art$5,000
Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkManhattan Beach, CAFighting pancreatic cancer$3,000
Tower Cancer Research CenterBeverly Hills, CAPrograms to prevent,treat cancer$3,000
Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CASupport for art exhibit installation$3,000
New York STEM Cell ResearchNew York, NYStem cell research$3,000
Childrens Hospital Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAExpression of humanity$3,000
Special Needs Resource GoupSanta Monica, CASpecial education for children$3,000
Los Angles BalletLos Angeles, CATransportation for underprivilege$2,000
LA MissionLos Ageles, CAAssisting the homeless$2,000
Meals on WheelsLos Angeles, CAAssisting eldery -food delivery$2,000
New DirectionsSanta Barbara, CAServe the developmentally disable$2,000
Bread of LifeLos Angeles, CAFood for low income individuals$2,000
Midnight MissionLos Angeles, CAAssisting homeless$2,000
Downtown Womens CenterLos Angeles, CANeeds for homeless women$2,000
UCLA Foundationdeept of ArtsLos Angeles, CAStudent scholarships in studio art$1,000

By state: California 20 · New York 1

About this foundation

Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Accounting Office, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic 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 Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $108K across 21 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Frederick R Weisman Philanthropic give?

California (20 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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