The Weiss Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable initiatives, primarily focusing on community outreach and educational support. It funds a range of causes, including health-related projects, performing arts, and Jewish organizations, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community welfare and educational opportunities. The foundation serves diverse populations through its grants, which are aimed at fostering social services and educational advancement. While it operates primarily in Ohio, it also supports initiatives in New York and other locations, demonstrating a broader geographic engagement.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered charity focused on community outreach or educational programming—often Jewish community organizations, local health/outreach institutions, or education nonprofits—preferably with some Ohio connection but not strictly required.
Good Fit
- • Programs centered on community outreach or educational support.
- • 501(c)(3) status and readiness to provide documentation for a charitable deduction.
- • Track record of local impact in Ohio or connections to the Jewish community.
- • Project budgets matching the foundation’s typical award sizes (many grants in the $5k–$50k range, with occasional larger awards).
- • Willingness to submit a written request to the named contact and include requested detail.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year covered 14 states and included both in-state Ohio support and out-of-state grants (including New York and Israel); while Ohio receives the largest share (about 46%), the foundation routinely funds organizations across many states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 43–55 distinct recipients per year across the three observed years and added many new grantees each year, indicating a broad and varied recipient set rather than a tiny, closed circle.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows substantial turnover—about half of 2024 grantees were new—and the filings include written submission instructions and a named contact, so unfamiliar applicants have a realistic path to be considered even though formal competitive rules are not posted online.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
