Kathryn & Julian Wiener Fund
Preselected recipients only
Kathryn & Julian Wiener Fund is a private foundation in Montgomery, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $141,750 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$141,750
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $142,650 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $119,910 | 67 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $142,650 | 66 | $3.4 million |
| 2025 | $141,750 | 73 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
Kathryn & Julian Wiener Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kathryn & Julian Wiener Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 44 | $110,350 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $7,500 |
| New York | 10 | $6,250 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,200 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,250 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Museum of Art | General fund | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation | General fund | $7,500 |
| Mississippi Food Network | General fund | $7,500 |
| Revitalize Mississippi | General fund | $7,500 |
| Institue of Southern Jewish Life | General fund | $7,000 |
| New Stage Theatre | General fund | $7,000 |
| Smith College Museum of Art | General fund | $7,000 |
| Women's Foundation of Mississippi | General fund | $7,000 |
| St Andrews Episcopal School | General fund | $6,500 |
| Beth Israel Congregation | General fund | $5,500 |
| Ms Symphony Orchestra | General fund | $5,000 |
| Henry Jacobs Camp | General fund | $4,000 |
| Operation Shoe String | General fund | $4,000 |
| Milsaps College | General fund | $3,500 |
| Relief Efforts for California Wildf | General fund | $3,500 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | General fund | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General fund | $3,000 |
| UNICEF | General fund | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General fund | $2,500 |
| International Ballet Competition | General fund | $2,500 |
| Jackson Jewish Welfare Fund | General fund | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Opera | General fund | $2,500 |
| Beth Israel Cemetery Fund | General fund | $2,200 |
| Mississippi Center for Justice | General fund | $2,000 |
| Museum of Southern Jewish Experienc | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Piney Woods School | General fund | $2,000 |
| Tougaloo College | General fund | $2,000 |
| Antidefamation League | General fund | $1,500 |
| Parkinson's Disease Foundation | General fund | $1,500 |
| Batson Children's Hospital | General fund | $1,000 |
| Center for the Study of Southern Cu | General fund | $1,000 |
| Jackson Zoo | General fund | $1,000 |
| Stewpot Community Services | General fund | $1,000 |
| Greater Eastover Foundation | General fund | $800 |
| American Civil Liberties Union of M | General fund | $600 |
| Toys for Tots | General fund | $600 |
| Eudora Welty Foundation | General fund | $500 |
| Jewish Childrens Regional Service | General fund | $500 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati | General fund | $500 |
| Main Idea | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Regions Bank Trust Department
- Mrs Julian Wiener
Questions people ask
Does Kathryn & Julian Wiener Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kathryn & Julian Wiener Fund give?
$141,750 in tax year 2025, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Kathryn & Julian Wiener Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Regions Bank Trust Department (Trustee) and Mrs Julian Wiener (Advisory).
What does Kathryn & Julian Wiener Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and education.