The Leon & Helen Weiner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Leon & Helen Weiner Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $38,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$123,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$38,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $111,000 the year before.
11% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $121,000 | 10 | $2.2 million |
| 2023 | $111,000 | 10 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $123,000 | 9 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Leon & Helen Weiner Foundation 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 Leon & Helen Weiner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Delaware.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 3 | $46,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $21,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $11,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ai Dupont Hospital | General | $38,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | General | $21,000 |
| Arc of Chester County | General | $15,000 |
| Occidental College | General | $11,000 |
| Curears | General | $10,000 |
| Nightstalker Association | General | $10,000 |
| Vigilant Torch Association | General | $10,000 |
| Rodney Street Tennis and Tutoring | General | $5,000 |
| Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jan Noel Hey
- Jason Bartholomew Deleeuw
- Hillary Lindsay Spruance
- Peter Bradford Deleeuw
Questions people ask
Does The Leon & Helen Weiner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Leon & Helen Weiner Foundation give?
$123,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Leon & Helen Weiner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jan Noel Hey (Trustee), Jason Bartholomew Deleeuw (Trustee), Hillary Lindsay Spruance (Trustee) and Peter Bradford Deleeuw (Trustee).
What does The Leon & Helen Weiner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.