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The Weiss Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, having distributed a total of $3.5 million in grants to 62 grantees in 2024. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
$9.6M
36%
SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC
$5.6M
21%
SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC
$4.1M
16%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, SAY YES BUFFALO SCHOLARSHIP INC, and SAY YES TO EDUCATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION?
WEISS FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.