Weisfeld Family Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation that focuses on charitable contributions to various causes. Its mission appears to center on supporting Jewish community initiatives, healthcare, education, and cancer research, as evidenced by its funding of organizations like the Birthright Israel Foundation, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and charter schools. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, health charities, and community service organizations. While it primarily operates in New York, Florida, and Michigan, its funding reflects a broader commitment to various charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid-sized, established nonprofit whose mission aligns with the foundation's observed interests (Jewish community organizations, healthcare, education) and that can be presented or nominated via existing networks rather than through a public RFP.
Good Fit
- • Programs aligned with Jewish community causes, hospitals/medical research, or K–12 education.
- • Organizational scale appropriate for grants in the roughly $5K–$60K range.
- • A track record or relationship that could lead to nomination or introduction.
- • Presence or operations in New York or Florida (the principal states supported).
Geography
The foundation funded recipients in eight states over the observed period, showing a multi-state footprint, although a single state received nearly half of the dollars.
Recipient Variety
Each year the foundation funded about 30–37 distinct organizations across healthcare, Jewish community groups, and education, indicating a broad recipient mix rather than a tiny closed set.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows consistent new entrants (about 13 new recipients in the latest year, roughly 35%), but the foundation also declares it funds only preselected organizations and lacks a public application route, so new entrants appear possible mainly via nomination or relationship channels.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
