The Wiessner Foundation For | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 52-6002679

Foundation Overview

Based in Bel Air, MD, The Wiessner Foundation For has awarded 168 grants totaling $444,119 to organizations in Maryland, District of Columbia and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $526 to $5,796, with a median award of $2,501.5.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$444,119
Total Assets
$1,006,165
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,501.5

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
32
Median Grant
$2,375
% No Significant Change
-1% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 44%

14 of 32 recipients (44%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Maryland

96% of all grants are concentrated in Maryland, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Maryland, funding concentrates in Baltimore (39%), Bel Air (11%), Rockville (5%).

Funding Trajectory
+14%

Stable funding levels with 14% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (77%). 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 The Wiessner Foundation For'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
Camp Possibilities $4,375 Port Deposit, MD, US Grant For 5 Children To Attend Camp 2024
Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra $2,000 Annapolis, MD, US Grant For 150 T-shirts 2024
Christ Child Society Of Baltimore $3,000 Riderwood, MD, US Grant For 600 Books Approximately 2024
Comfort Cases Inc $2,750 Rockville, MD, US Grant For 50 Comfort Cases 2024
Cool Kids Campaign $2,200 Towson, MD, US Camper Meals And Snacks, Camper Tees 2024
Horizon Day Camp $2,250 Baltimore, MD, US Grant Check For Carnival Day Supplie 2024
Jarrettsville Lions Club $3,725 Jarrettsville, MD, US Grant For New Camping Gear 2024
Junior Achievement Of Central Md I $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For Student Program Materials 2024
Kennedy Krieger Institute $3,100 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For Additional Tots Clinic Fur 2024
Maestro Ensembles Inc $1,375 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 5 Violin Outfits 2024
Old Line Football Club $1,100 Bel Air, MD, US Grant For Equipment (15 Soccer Balls 2024
Salem Avenue Elementary School $1,680 Hagerstown, MD, US Grant For Family Stem Night 2024
Sarc $5,000 Bel Air, MD, US Grant 2024
Shoca $2,500 Dana Point, CA, US Grant For T-shirts 2024
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis Of Nj $1,500 Westfield, NJ, US Grant For Rug Doctor 2024
The Miracle League Of Harford Co $3,300 Forest Hill, MD, US Grant For 100 Shirts & Hats, 2 Cases 2024
Camp Possibilities $4,375 Port Deposit, MD, US Grant For 5 Children To Attend Camp 2024
Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra $2,000 Annapolis, MD, US Grant For 150 T-shirts 2024
Christ Child Society Of Baltimore $3,000 Riderwood, MD, US Grant For 600 Books Approximately 2024
Comfort Cases Inc $2,750 Rockville, MD, US Grant For 50 Comfort Cases 2024
Cool Kids Campaign $2,200 Towson, MD, US Camper Meals And Snacks, Camper Tees 2024
Horizon Day Camp $2,250 Baltimore, MD, US Grant Check For Carnival Day Supplie 2024
Jarrettsville Lions Club $3,725 Jarrettsville, MD, US Grant For New Camping Gear 2024
Junior Achievement Of Central Md I $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For Student Program Materials 2024
Kennedy Krieger Institute $3,100 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For Additional Tots Clinic Fur 2024
Maestro Ensembles Inc $1,375 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 5 Violin Outfits 2024
Old Line Football Club $1,100 Bel Air, MD, US Grant For Equipment (15 Soccer Balls 2024
Salem Avenue Elementary School $1,680 Hagerstown, MD, US Grant For Family Stem Night 2024
Sarc $5,000 Bel Air, MD, US Grant 2024
Shoca $2,500 Dana Point, CA, US Grant For T-shirts 2024
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis Of Nj $1,500 Westfield, NJ, US Grant For Rug Doctor 2024
The Miracle League Of Harford Co $3,300 Forest Hill, MD, US Grant For 100 Shirts & Hats, 2 Cases 2024
Maestro Ensembles Inc $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 15 New Instruments 2023
Athletes Serving Athletes $2,400 Cockeysville, MD, US Grant For 3 Joggers & 3 Foot Extende 2023
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding $2,766 Abingdon, MD, US Grant For Adaptive Riding Equipment 2023
Johns Hopkins Children Ctr - Injury $1,075 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 100 Helmets 2023
North Harford Rec Council-baseball $4,000 Pylesville, MD, US Grant For Baseball Equipment 2023
Old Line Football Club $3,250 Bel Air, MD, US Grant For (14) Girls Football Unifor 2023
Boy Scout Troop 809 $2,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For: Gear For 2 Patrols 2023
Harford County Education Foundation $1,000 Bel Air, MD, US Grant For: 100 Books For The Littles 2023
Roberta's House Inc $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For: Partial Expense For Art S 2023
Shoca $4,240 Dana Point, CA, US 350 T-shirts, 200 Trophies, 250 Hawa 2023
North Harford Booster Club $2,311 Pylesville, MD, US Grant For: Soccer Balls, 2023
Forest Hill Rec Council $2,035 Forest Hill, MD, US Grant For: Soccer Balls, 2023
Leveling The Playing Field $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 40 Sets For Flag Football 2023
Comfort Cases $5,500 Rockville, MD, US Grant For 100 Comfort Cases 2023
Chestertown Arts League Inc $2,503 Chestertown, MD, US Grant For Art Supplies 2023
Maestro Ensembles Inc $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 15 New Instruments 2023
Athletes Serving Athletes $2,400 Cockeysville, MD, US Grant For 3 Joggers & 3 Foot Extende 2023
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding $2,766 Abingdon, MD, US Grant For Adaptive Riding Equipment 2023
Johns Hopkins Children Ctr - Injury $1,075 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 100 Helmets 2023
North Harford Rec Council-baseball $4,000 Pylesville, MD, US Grant For Baseball Equipment 2023
Old Line Football Club $3,250 Bel Air, MD, US Grant For (14) Girls Football Unifor 2023
Boy Scout Troop 809 $2,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For: Gear For 2 Patrols 2023
Harford County Education Foundation $1,000 Bel Air, MD, US Grant For: 100 Books For The Littles 2023
Roberta's House Inc $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For: Partial Expense For Art S 2023
Shoca $4,240 Dana Point, CA, US 350 T-shirts, 200 Trophies, 250 Hawa 2023
North Harford Booster Club $2,311 Pylesville, MD, US Grant For: Soccer Balls, 2023
Forest Hill Rec Council $2,035 Forest Hill, MD, US Grant For: Soccer Balls, 2023
Leveling The Playing Field $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 40 Sets For Flag Football 2023
Comfort Cases $5,500 Rockville, MD, US Grant For 100 Comfort Cases 2023
Chestertown Arts League Inc $2,503 Chestertown, MD, US Grant For Art Supplies 2023
Camp Possibilities $3,150 Port Deposi, MD, US Grant For 7 Campers 2022
Horizon Day Camp $3,332 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 200 Kids Gift Bags 2022
Inner County Outreach $3,518 Aberdeen, MD, US Grant For 26 Children 2022
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding $1,297 Abingdon, MD, US Grant For Outdoor Arena Equipment 2022
Hampstead Elementary School $4,000 Hampstead, MD, US Grant For Playground Equipment 2022
Leveling The Playing Field $3,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 150 Sports Bras 2022
The Coordinating Center $3,000 Millersville, MD, US Grant For Comfort & Engagement Items 2022
Cool Kids Campaign $3,200 Towson, MD, US Grant For Fall Camp 2022 2022
Junior Achievement Of Central Maryl $1,250 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For: Program Materials, Techno 2022
The Village Learning Place Inc $3,080 Baltimore, MD, US Kids Food/refreshments, Kids T-shirt 2022
Comfort Cases $5,500 Rockville, MD, US Grant For 100 Comfort Cases 2022
Grace Classical Academy $5,796 Bel Air, MD, US Grant For 46 Chrome Books @126 Each 2022
Camp Possibilities $3,150 Port Deposi, MD, US Grant For 7 Campers 2022
Horizon Day Camp $3,332 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 200 Kids Gift Bags 2022
Inner County Outreach $3,518 Aberdeen, MD, US Grant For 26 Children 2022
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding $1,297 Abingdon, MD, US Grant For Outdoor Arena Equipment 2022
Hampstead Elementary School $4,000 Hampstead, MD, US Grant For Playground Equipment 2022
Leveling The Playing Field $3,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 150 Sports Bras 2022
The Coordinating Center $3,000 Millersville, MD, US Grant For Comfort & Engagement Items 2022
Cool Kids Campaign $3,200 Towson, MD, US Grant For Fall Camp 2022 2022
Junior Achievement Of Central Maryl $1,250 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For: Program Materials, Techno 2022
The Village Learning Place Inc $3,080 Baltimore, MD, US Kids Food/refreshments, Kids T-shirt 2022
Comfort Cases $5,500 Rockville, MD, US Grant For 100 Comfort Cases 2022
Grace Classical Academy $5,796 Bel Air, MD, US Grant For 46 Chrome Books @126 Each 2022
Camp Possibilities $3,150 Port Deposi, MD, US Grant For 7 Campers 2022
Horizon Day Camp $3,332 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 200 Kids Gift Bags 2022
Inner County Outreach $3,518 Aberdeen, MD, US Grant For 26 Children 2022
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding $1,297 Abingdon, MD, US Grant For Outdoor Arena Equipment 2022
Hampstead Elementary School $4,000 Hampstead, MD, US Grant For Playground Equipment 2022
Leveling The Playing Field $3,000 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For 150 Sports Bras 2022
The Coordinating Center $3,000 Millersville, MD, US Grant For Comfort & Engagement Items 2022
Cool Kids Campaign $3,200 Towson, MD, US Grant For Fall Camp 2022 2022
Junior Achievement Of Central Maryl $1,250 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For: Program Materials, Techno 2022
The Village Learning Place Inc $3,080 Baltimore, MD, US Kids Food/refreshments, Kids T-shirt 2022
Comfort Cases $5,500 Rockville, MD, US Grant For 100 Comfort Cases 2022
Grace Classical Academy $5,796 Bel Air, MD, US Grant For 46 Chrome Books @126 Each 2022
Maryland Food Bank $3,000 Baltimore, MD, US Weekend Survival Kits 2021
Mentoring Mentors $2,500 Baltimore, MD, US L.e.a.d.e.r.s. Summer Camp Materials 2021
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding $1,198 Abingdon, MD, US Helmets And Supplies 2021
Cool Kids Campaign $2,500 Towson, MD, US Camp Events & Supplies 2021
Cougar Boosters Inc $4,600 Fallston, MD, US Boys & Girls Vasity Basketball Unfor 2021
Maestro Ensembles Inc $3,000 Baltimore, MD, US Bridges Program Supplies 2021
Junior Achievement Of Central Md I $1,350 Baltimore, MD, US Program Materials, Technology 2021
Kingsville Vol Fire Comp Cadet Pr $3,785 Kingsville, MD, US T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Uniform Shirt 2021
Leaders Of Tomorrow Youth Center I $3,890 Baltimore, MD, US Art Supplies For After School Progra 2021
Roberta's House Inc $1,250 Baltimore, MD, US Art Supplies & Books 2021
Leveling The Playing Field $2,844 Baltimore, MD, US Sports Equipment 2021
Children's Chorus Of Md & School Of $3,286 Towson, MD, US 2 Classrooms & 1 Admin Computer 2021
Mission Central Community Services $3,600 Washington, DC, US Workbooks 2021
St Elizabeth's School & Rehab Cent $1,924 Baltimore, MD, US 1 Smart Board - No Install 2021
League Of Dreams $2,400 Baltimore, MD, US Children's T-shirts 2021
Boys & Girls Club Of Harford County $1,600 Bel Air, MD, US Sports Equipment And Printer 2020
Junior Achievement Of Central Md $2,000 Owings Mills, MD, US Virtual Ja Finance Park 2020
Middle Grades Partnership $3,120 Baltimore, MD, US Transportation Costs - 50 Children 2020
The Highlands School $900 Bel Air, MD, US Library Books 2020
Beyond Church $3,545 Silver Spring, MD, US General 2020
Camp Possibilities $2,800 Port Deposit, MD, US Camp For 8 Children 2020
Leaders Of Tomorrow Youth Center $4,190 Owings Mills, MD, US 10 Laptops 2020
Comfort Cases $4,000 Rockville, MD, US Comfort Cases 2020
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School $2,500 Baltimore, MD, US 42 Calculators 2020
Empower4life $1,040 Parkville, MD, US Barbels And Jump Ropes 2020
Grace Classical Academy $3,458 Bel Air, MD, US 15 Laptops, 8 Webcams 2020
Harford County Education Foundation $2,000 Bel Air, MD, US 40 Tablets 2020
Horizon Day Camp $3,847 Baltimore, MD, US 5 Ipads 2020
Safe Alternative Foundation Educati $3,200 Baltimore, MD, US M18 Cordless Combo 2020
The Coordinating Center $2,500 Millersville, MD, US Comfort And Engagement Items 2020
The Village Learning Place $2,000 Baltimore, MD, US Books 2020
Whiteford Volunteer Fire Company $2,086 Whiteford, MD, US Uniforms 2020
Champion Against Cancer $2,000 Highland, MD, US Dinner For Families & Gift Cards 2017
Cub Scout Pack 400 $1,500 Whiteford, MD, US Purchase Of Equipment 2017
Roberta's House Inc $2,500 Baltimore, MD, US Materials For Growing Thru Grief 2017
Aberdeen High School $2,579 Aberdeen, MD, US Purchase Kits For Srt Iii 2017
Greater Excellence In Education $3,500 Bel Air, MD, US Low Income Children For Academics 2017
Naryland Therapeutic Riding Inc $3,000 Crownsville, MD, US Purchase Saddles, Helmets & Harnesse 2017
Youth Empowered Society $3,500 Baltimore, MD, US Assistance With Transportation 2017
Bikers Against Child Abuse $2,650 Essex, MD, US Create A Safer Environment For Abuse 2017
Johnnycake Elementary School $526 Baltimore, MD, US Purchase Of Furniture & Projector 2017
Lillie May Carroll Jackson Charter $1,868 Baltimore, MD, US Various Books 2017
Ring Factory Elementary School $3,000 Bel Air, MD, US Purchase 5 Laptops 2017
Safe Alternative Found For Ed $3,132 Baltimore, MD, US Purchase Projection System 2017
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding $1,000 Abingdon, MD, US Helmets & Equipment/toys 2017
Chestertown River Arts $1,050 Chestertown, MD, US Purchase 4 Portable Panels 2017
Kennedy Krieger Institute $1,500 Baltimore, MD, US Materials For Fairmount New Station 2017
Maryland State Boys Choir $2,000 Baltimore, MD, US Tour In The Goodwill Day Series 2017
New Town High School $1,500 Owings Mills, MD, US Purchase Portable Vegetable Garden 2017
Sea Affinity Inc $1,700 Essex, MD, US Materials For Stem Program 2017
The Coordinating Center $1,500 Millersville, MD, US Tie Downs For Wheelchairs 2017
Chesapeake Therapeutic Riding Ctr $1,490 Glenwood, MD, US Purchase Strider Bikes & Equipment 2016
Maryland State Boychoir $2,000 Baltimore, MD, US Choral Festival Expenses 2016
Soccer Without Borders Baltimore $3,720 Baltimore, MD, US Grant For Esol Program 2016
Athletes Serving Athletes $2,500 Lutherville, MD, US Purchase A Cross Runner Jogger 2016
Bel Air Middle School $1,000 Bel Air, MD, US Pride Program Year End Celebration 2016
Kingsville Elementary School $1,400 Kingsville, MD, US Purchase Equipment & Supplies 2016
Maryland School For The Blind $2,070 Baltimore, MD, US Purchase 2-3 Ipads For Children 2016
Seaaffinity Inc $1,700 Essex, MD, US Materials For The Stem Program 2016
The Village Learning Place Inc $2,000 Baltimore, MD, US Books For 3 Library/reading Programs 2016
Armstead Gardens Elementary School $1,967 Baltimore, MD, US Purchase Bilingual Books & Flashcard 2016
St Andrews Lutheran Church $2,000 Baltimore, MD, US Purchase Items For Food Pantry 2016
St Elizabeth's School & Rehab Ctr $2,500 Baltimore, MD, US Purchase Of 5 Computers 2016
The Hearing & Speech Agency $1,840 Baltimore, MD, US Purchase 20 Tts Devices 2016
Boys Hope Girls Hope Of Baltimore $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Purchase School Uniforms & Clothing 2016
Christ Child Society Of Baltimore $1,000 Riderwood, MD, US Purchase Of Books 2016
Mother Seton Academy $775 Baltimore, MD, US Field Trip To Science Center 2016
Rising Sun Elementary School $3,000 Rising Sun, MD, US Purchase Exercise Equipment 2016
The Coordinating Center $3,000 Millersville, MD, US Purchase Of Books, Wheel Chairs Etc. 2016
The Family Tree $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Childrens Materials, Supplies & Snac 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Wiessner Foundation For as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 52-6002679
Website http://wiessnerfoundation.org
Address PO BOX 358 Bel Air, MD 21014-0000

Key People (11)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Wiessner Foundation For's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Director John H Franz Jr
Treasurer Eric W Greives
President Jeff Malat
Director Bruce C List
Director Christine Zurenko

Forms 990-PF

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  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.