Civic Intelligence

Weiss Scholarship Foundation

EIN 82-2875554 • 501(c)3 • Naperville, IL

Profile

The Weiss Scholarship Foundation's mission is to empower the children throughout Kenya by ensuring they have access to a great education.

620 Harlowe CourtNaperville, IL 60565

www.weissscholarshipfoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

89th percentile

48%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

87th percentile

45%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

58%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$654,583

Up $203,728 (+45%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $7,000 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$654,583

Up $210,728 (+47%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$444,634

Up $163,954 (+58%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$229,655

Up $47,228 (+26%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$214,979

Up $116,726 (+119%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2018: $71,488Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $71,4882018Assets 2019: $70,464Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $70,4642019Assets 2020: $162,000Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $162,0002020Assets 2021: $209,178Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $209,1782021Assets 2022: $341,215Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $341,2152022Assets 2023: $450,855Liabilities 2023: $7,000Net Assets 2023: $443,8552023Assets 2024: $654,583Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $654,5832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$654,583
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$654,583
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2018: $124,830Expenses 2018: $53,342Net Income 2018: $71,4882018Revenue 2019: $74,174Expenses 2019: $75,198Net Income 2019: -$1,0242019Revenue 2020: $101,300Expenses 2020: $71,620Net Income 2020: $29,6802020Revenue 2021: $133,298Expenses 2021: $86,120Net Income 2021: $47,1782021Revenue 2022: $270,374Expenses 2022: $130,488Net Income 2022: $139,8862022Revenue 2023: $280,680Expenses 2023: $182,427Net Income 2023: $98,2532023Revenue 2024: $444,634Expenses 2024: $229,655Net Income 2024: $214,9792024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$444,634
Expenses$229,655
Net Income$214,979
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$654,583
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$654,583
Revenue
$444,634
Expenses
$229,655
Net income
$214,979
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.55$0.00$6.55$4.45$2.30$2.15
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.51$0.07$4.44$2.81$1.82$0.98
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.41$0.00$3.41$2.70$1.30$1.40
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.09$0.00$2.09$1.33$0.86$0.47
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.62$0.00$1.62$1.01$0.72$0.30
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.00$0.70$0.74$0.75$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.00$0.71$1.25$0.53$0.71
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$447,584
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Weiss Scholarship Foundations mission is to empower the children of Dago, Kenya by ensuring they have access to a great education.

The Weiss Scholarship Foundation's mission is to empower the children throughout Kenya by ensuring they have access to a great education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$188,630$384,021▲ $195,391
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$195,280$241,474▲ $46,194
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$60,412$23,740▼ $36,672
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,114$2,771▼ $2,343
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,419$1,050▼ $369
Total Assets$450,855$654,583▲ $203,728
Other Assets Total$0$1,527▲ $1,527
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,000--
Total Liabilities$7,000$0▼ $7,000
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$443,855$654,583▲ $210,728
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$443,855$654,583▲ $210,728
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$450,855$654,583▲ $203,728

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$2,771$2,749$5,520
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John KnoblochBoard Member
Susan Anyango KigamwaBoard Member
Warren M WeissBoard Member
Brett Henry WeissExecutive Director/Secretary
Eugene A Trainor IIITreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$428,324
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$13,631
Other Revenue
$2,679
All Other Contributions
$209,361
Change in Net Assets
$214,979
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$133,286
Other Expenses$96,369
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$108,361--$108,361
Travel-$32,164-$32,164
Grants to Domestic Individuals$24,925--$24,925
Fees for Services Other-$24,346-$24,346
Information Technology-$14,800-$14,800
Office Expenses-$6,244-$6,244
Advertising-$6,154-$6,154
Fees for Services Accounting-$4,925-$4,925
Conferences and Meetings-$3,515-$3,515
Depreciation Depletion-$2,343-$2,343
Other Expenses-$1,792-$1,792
Fees for Services Legal-$86-$86
Total Functional Expenses$133,286$96,369$0$229,655
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
1
Employees
8
Spending
$108,361

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso,Grants to recipients in the region-18$108,361
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$2,950
Fundraising Gross Income$2,950
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Sharon Heights Event$116,270---
Chicago Event$103,978$2,950$800$2,150
Total Events$221,913$2,950$2,950$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2

“There is a family relationship between Brett Weiss and Warren Weiss.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant, and reviewed by management for completeness and accuracy. It is then sent to the entire board prior to filing with the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“WSF has a documented conflict of interest policy and it is included in our bylaws. Employees and board members are required to uphold this policy. There is a standard form that must be signed annually and adhered to. If there are any violations, it is brought to the immediate attention of the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents available to the public on its website and per reasonable request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Weiss Scholarship Foundation
EIN
82-2875554
Phone
6302485405
Address
620 Harlowe Court, Naperville, IL 60565

Signing Officer

Name
Eugene A Trainor III
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6302485405
Signed
2025-09-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brett Henry Weiss
Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

Preparer

Firm
Aprio Advisory Group LLC
Address
111 Rockville Pike Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20850
Preparer
Stacy Cullen
Phone
3012316200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

“Development Consulting: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 20,833. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,833. Other Fees and Services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,513. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,513.”

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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso,
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0Grants to recipients in the region
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
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IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RecipientCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RegionTxt0Sub-Saharan Africa - Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso,
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/TypeOfAssistanceTxt0Scholarshiops and assistance for children in Kenya
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IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt08
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt0108361
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0After making grant, the Weiss Scholarship Foundation (WSF) uses its Kenya employees to meet regularly with the schools, families and students to ensure that all scholarship recipients enroll successfully in the school(s). Meetings and academic progress are recorded in WSF electronic records that can be reviewed by the Executive Director.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The WSF uses the accrual method of accounting on its financial statements. All student tuition, room and board, books and fees are paid in advance of the school year that runs from January - December.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2During 2024, the WSF supported one (1) Kenya student studying at a U.S. university.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 and Part II, Line 1:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Schedule F, Part III, Column (C):
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IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt0108361
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent2Amt0101028
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentEvent2Amt01500
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt01500
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0Sharon Heights Event
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm0Chicago Event
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt0103978
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt01665
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent2Amt02950
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt02950
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherEventsTotalCnt04
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IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt0650
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
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IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0University scholarship support
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt01
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Weiss Scholarship Foundation (WSF) may assist a grantee student(s) in Kenya with a scholarship to a university in the U.S. this scholarship support is based on various factors, including high school test scores, family support of university education in the U.S. and academic area of interest. The Executive Director of the WSF meets regularly with the student(s) to ensure that all scholarship university recipients are successful with their social, emotional and academics needs.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0There is a family relationship between Brett Weiss and Warren Weiss.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant, and reviewed by management for completeness and accuracy. It is then sent to the entire board prior to filing with the IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2WSF has a documented conflict of interest policy and it is included in our bylaws. Employees and board members are required to uphold this policy. There is a standard form that must be signed annually and adhered to. If there are any violations, it is brought to the immediate attention of the board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization makes its governing documents available to the public on its website and per reasonable request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Development Consulting: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 20,833. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 20,833. Other Fees and Services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 3,513. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 3,513.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
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IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
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IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0654583
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0450855
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0654583
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0428324
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt096369
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0133286
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0229655
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt07000
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt07000
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt00
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IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0654583
IRS990/TotalOtherCompensationAmt00
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IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt016310
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt00
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0444634
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/TotalVolunteersCnt040
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IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0654583
IRS990/TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/TravelGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt032164
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt032164
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd00
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd00
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0620 Harlowe Court
IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0Naperville
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IRS990/USAddress/ZIPCd060565
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt06
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt06
IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt0www.weissscholarshipfoundation.org
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd00
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