Weisman Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a wide array of causes, with a particular emphasis on Jewish community initiatives, human services, arts and culture, and civil rights. Its mission includes promoting democracy and equality, advancing education and appreciation for the arts, and providing assistance to vulnerable populations, including children and the homeless. The foundation funds organizations that address food insecurity, environmental conservation, and health-related issues, reflecting a commitment to social justice and community well-being. Through its diverse grantmaking, it seeks to create lasting positive change across various sectors.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small-to-mid local or regional nonprofits (arts, Jewish organizations, human services, disaster relief, or education) that fit the foundation's varied giving priorities and could be identified by trustees or intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Provides arts, Jewish community, or human services programming.
- • Has a history or presence in California or New York where much of the giving lands.
- • Is the kind of organization trustees or local intermediaries would know (established local nonprofits, cultural institutions, or national relief organizations).
- • Is suited to small general operating or programmatic grants (grant amounts typically under $5K).
Geography
Giving reaches multiple states (about seven in the latest year) with a clear concentration in California (about 42% of dollars) and substantial activity in New York and DC; the footprint is multi-state but not broadly national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows dozens of distinct independent grantees (47 in 2024, with similar counts in prior years) across arts, Jewish organizations, human services, and relief groups, and many small awards rather than support focused on a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows frequent new grantees (about 21 new recipients in 2024 and similar turnover in 2023), which indicates new entrants can enter the portfolio; however, the foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected organizations and there is no public application or contact route, so a public application path cannot be confirmed.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
