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Charles H Weinman Foundation for Developing Minds

Preselected recipients only Weston, Connecticut · EIN 330846153

Charles H Weinman Foundation for Developing Minds is a private foundation in Weston, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $21,100 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 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.

Giving in 2025 was up from $6,000 the year before.

75% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$11,8559$396,517
2024$6,0002$432,235
2025$21,1005$443,595

How to apply

Charles H Weinman Foundation for Developing Minds 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York2$17,500
Connecticut3$3,600

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Salvadori Center
New York, NY
Support of organization$10,000
The Salvadori Center
New York, NY
Support of organization$7,500
The Norwalk Art Space
Norwalk, CT
Support of organization$1,500
New Haven Ecology Project
New Haven, CT
Support of organization$1,500
Wakeman Boys and Girls Club
Bridgeport, CT
Support of organization$600

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Charles H Weinman Foundation for Developing Minds accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Charles H Weinman Foundation for Developing Minds give?

$21,100 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.

Who runs Charles H Weinman Foundation for Developing Minds?

Its 2025 filing lists John Weinman (President) and Kristina R Weinman (Cfo & Secret).

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