The Isak and Rose Weinman Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Isak and Rose Weinman Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $821,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$821,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $787,500 the year before.
8% 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 | $880,000 | 39 | $17.4 million |
| 2024 | $787,500 | 40 | $17.6 million |
| 2025 | $821,000 | 37 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
The Isak and Rose Weinman Foundation Inc 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 The Isak and Rose Weinman Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 24 | $453,500 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $132,500 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $80,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $45,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston Symphony Orchestra Inc | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Chapel Haven Schleifer Center | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Fnd | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Duke University | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Asolo Theater Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Doe Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge Inc | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| The New York and Presbyterian Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Citizens Committee for Children of New York | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Cornell University | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Northwestern University | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Connecticut College | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fairfield University | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mayas Hope Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Milton Academy | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Repertory Theatre | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Epic Theatre Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Only Make Believe Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Riverdale Country School Inc | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| New York Road Runners Club | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Glimmerglass Opera Theatre Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Hardiman
- David Harding
- Barbara Landau
- Katie Sherwood
- Blair Trippe
- Brian Trippe
- Victoria Trippe
Questions people ask
Does The Isak and Rose Weinman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Isak and Rose Weinman Foundation Inc give?
$821,000 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Isak and Rose Weinman Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Hardiman (Dir), David Harding (Dir, Sec, Treas), Barbara Landau (Dir) and Katie Sherwood (Dir) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Isak and Rose Weinman Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.