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The William E. Weiss Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting various nonprofits through an invitation-only process. With a total of $398K in grants paid to 73 grantees in 2025, the foundation emphasizes relationship-based engagement and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
NEW YORK, NY
$479.2K
12%
THE HUTCHISON SCHOOL
MEMPHIS, TN
$175K
4%

GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND
Santa Barbara, CA
$118.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC?
No. WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC give?
WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wyoming, New York, and Tennessee. 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 WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2025, WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $398 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2025, WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, THE HUTCHISON SCHOOL, and GANNA WALSKA LOTUSLAND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC?
WILLIAM E WEISS FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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