Weitz Family Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Weitz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska with $19.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$19.6Mtotal assets

2001IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Weitz Family Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $11.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

University Of Nebraska Foundation $1.2M
The Nebraska Journalism Trust $650K
Columbia University Teachers College $600K
Uno Service Learning $506K
Yates Fund $500K
The Union For Contemporary Art $498K
Immigrant Legal Center $450K
Seventy Five North Revitalization Corp $400K
Planned Parenthood $400K
Nebraska Civic Engagement Table $346K
Opera Omaha $332K
Nebraska Appleseed Center For Law $319K
Children's Hospital & Medical Center Foundation $300K
Avenue Scholars $300K
Open Sky Policy Institute $260K
Spark $250K
Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc $250K
No More Empty Pots $250K
Columbia University $250K
Women's Fund Of Omaha $236K
Education Rights Counsel $225K
The African-american Empowerment Network $225K
I Be Black Girl $210K
Kids Can Community Center $200K
Family Housing Advisory Services $200K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$13.2M
FY2019$10.9M
FY2020$13.5M
FY2021$14.5M
FY2022$15.6M

About Weitz Family Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersOmaha, Nebraska
EIN470834133
IRS ruling2001

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Weitz Family Foundation?

Weitz Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska with $19.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Weitz Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Weitz Family Foundation?

Weitz Family Foundation's EIN is 470834133. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Weitz Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Weitz Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Weitz Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.