James & Minerva Weiss Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-6153191
Foundation Overview
Based in Bannockburn, IL, James & Minerva Weiss Foundation has awarded 165 grants totaling $509,021 to organizations in Illinois, New York and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2 to $15,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
0 of 10 recipients (0%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
75% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (82%), Highland Park (10%), Lincolnshire (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 42% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (41%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into James & Minerva Weiss Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleeding Disorders Alliance Illinois | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restrictions | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2022 |
| Kol Hadash Choir Fund | $1,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2022 |
| Bleeding Disorders Alliance Illinois | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restrictions | 2022 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2022 |
| Jewish United Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2022 |
| Kol Hadash Choir Fund | $1,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2022 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2021 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Bleeding Disorders Alliance Illinois | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restrictions | 2021 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Federation Of American Scientists | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Scientific Advancement Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Bank Network Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Field Museum | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Scientific/cultural Institution Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Fund For Humanistic Judaism | $250 | Farmington Hills, MI, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Kol Hadash Choir Fund | $1,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Lyric Opera House | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Care/awareness Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $2,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Legal Advocacy Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Historical Museum And Educational Outreach Without R | 2021 |
| Wfmt Radio Station | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Station Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Women's American Ort | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services/outreach Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2021 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Bleeding Disorders Alliance Illinois | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restrictions | 2021 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Federation Of American Scientists | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Scientific Advancement Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Feeding America | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Bank Network Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Field Museum | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Scientific/cultural Institution Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Fund For Humanistic Judaism | $250 | Farmington Hills, MI, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Jewish United Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Kol Hadash Choir Fund | $1,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Lyric Opera House | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Care/awareness Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $2,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Legal Advocacy Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Historical Museum And Educational Outreach Without R | 2021 |
| Wfmt Radio Station | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Station Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Women's American Ort | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services/outreach Without Restriction | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2020 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Anti Defamation League | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Aspiritech | $1,675 | Highland Park, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Medical Assistance Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Federation Of American Scientists | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Scientific Advancement Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Bank Network Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Field Museum | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Scientific/cultural Institution Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Fund For Humanistic Judaism | $250 | Farmington Hills, MI, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Jewish United Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Kol Hadash Choir Fund | $1,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Lyric Opera House | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Care/awareness Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $2,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Legal Advocacy Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Historical Museum And Educational Outreach Without R | 2020 |
| Women's American Ort | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services/outreach Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Bleeding Disorders Alliance Illinois | $12,600 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restrictions | 2020 |
| Jewish Women's Archive | $500 | Brookline, MA, US | Community Services/outreach Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Wttc Producers Circle | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Station Without Restriction | 2020 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2019 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2019 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Anti Defamation League | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Aspiritech | $1,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Medical Assistance Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Federation Of American Scientists | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Scientific Advancement Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Feeding America | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Bank Network Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Field Museum | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Scientific/cultural Institution Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Fund For Humanistic Judaism | $250 | Farmington Hills, MI, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Hemophilia Foundation Of Illinois | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Jewish United Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Kol Hadash Choir Fund | $1,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Lyric Opera House | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Care/awareness Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $2,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Legal Advocacy Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Historical Museum And Educational Outreach Without R | 2019 |
| Wfmt Radio Station | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Station Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Women's American Ort | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services/outreach Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Society | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2019 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2017 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2017 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann Institute | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Scientific Advancement Without Restriction | 2017 |
| American Jewish Committee | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2017 |
| American Society For Yad Vashem | $500 | New York, NY, US | Historical Museum And Educational Outreach Without Restriction | 2017 |
| American Technion Society | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Higher Education Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Anti Defamation League | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Aspiritech | $1,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Medical Assistance Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Federation Of American Scientists | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Scientific Advancement Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Feeding America | $750 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Bank Network Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Field Museum | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Scientific/cultural Institution Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Fund For Humanistic Judaism | $250 | Farmington Hills, MI, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Hemophilia Foundation Of Illinois | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Jewish United Fund | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Kol Hadash Choir Fund | $1,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Lyric Opera House | $100 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2017 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Care/awareness Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $2,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Legal Advocacy Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Historical Museum And Educational Outreach Without R | 2017 |
| Wfmt Radio Station | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Station Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Women's American Ort | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services/outreach Without Restriction | 2017 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2016 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2016 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann Institute | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Scientific Advancement Without Restriction | 2016 |
| American Jewish Committee | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2016 |
| American Society For Yad Vashem | $500 | New York, NY, US | Historical Museum And Educational Outreach Without Restriction | 2016 |
| American Technion Society | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Higher Education Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Anti Defamation League | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Aspiritech | $1,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $7,742 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Medical Assistance Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Federation Of American Scientists | $250 | Washington, DC, US | Scientific Advancement Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Feeding America | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Bank Network Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Field Museum | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Scientific/cultural Institution Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Fund For Humanistic Judaism | $250 | Farmington Hills, MI, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Hemophilia Foundation Of Illinois | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Jewish United Fund | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Kol Hadash Choir Fund | $1,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Lyric Opera House | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2016 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $2,000 | Montgomery, AL, US | Legal Advocacy Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Squall Line Partners 27-1668423 | $46 | Chicago, IL, US | Pass-through Contribution | 2016 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Historical Museum And Educational Outreach Without R | 2016 |
| Wfmt Radio Station | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Station Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Women's American Ort | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services/outreach Without Restriction | 2016 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | $1,000 | New York, NY, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Planned Parenthood | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Health Care/awareness Without Restriction | 2016 |
| Alzheimer's Association | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2015 |
| American Cancer Society | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2015 |
| American Committee For The Weizmann Institute | $3,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Scientific Advancement Without Restriction | 2015 |
| American Jewish Committee | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2015 |
| American Society For Yad Vashem | $500 | New York, NY, US | Historical Museum And Educational Outreach Without Restriction | 2015 |
| American Technion Society | $1,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Higher Education Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Anti Defamation League | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Aspiritech | $1,500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | $6,456 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Medical Assistance Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Federation Of American Scientists | $1,250 | Washington, DC, US | Scientific Advancement Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Feeding America | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Food Bank Network Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Field Museum | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Scientific/cultural Institution Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Fund For Humanistic Judaism | $250 | Farmington Hills, MI, US | Civil/human Rights Advocacy Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Hemophilia Foundation Of Illinois | $12,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Hillel Torah Day School | $500 | Skokie, IL, US | Educational Institution/school Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Jewish United Fund | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Kol Hadash Choir Fund | $1,000 | Lincolnshire, IL, US | Religious Charity Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Lyric Opera House | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Musical Appreciation Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Museums In Hand | $4,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Educational Outreach Through Digital Video Technolog | 2015 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $14,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Medical Research/awareness Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | $1,500 | Montgomery, AL, US | Legal Advocacy Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Squall Line Partners 27-1668423 | $2 | Chicago, IL, US | Pass-through Contribution | 2015 |
| Us Holocaust Memorial Museum | $500 | Highland Park, IL, US | Historical Museum And Educational Outreach Without R | 2015 |
| Wfmt Radio Station | $250 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Radio Station Without Restriction | 2015 |
| Women's American Ort | $2,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Community Services/outreach Without Restriction | 2015 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for James & Minerva Weiss Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 36-6153191 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2333 WAUKEGAN RD STE 250 Bannockburn, IL 60015-1566 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee James & Minerva Weiss Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Gene Weiss |
|---|---|
| Director | Nan Weiss-ham |
| Director | Eldon Ham |
| Director | Sharyn Weiss |
Forms 990-PF
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