The Weingarten Schnitzer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Weingarten Schnitzer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $97,979 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $500 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$97,979
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,556 the year before.
64% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $255,044 | 39 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $81,556 | 21 | $2.4 million |
| 2025 | $97,979 | 26 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
The Weingarten Schnitzer 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 Weingarten Schnitzer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $88,294 |
| California | 1 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $375 |
| Maryland | 2 | $310 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston | General & Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Holocaust Museum Houston | General & Unrestricted | $23,000 |
| Stand Up to Cancer | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Childrens Diabetes Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| The Menil Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Casita Maria Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Missions of Yahweh Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at H | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association Cha | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Houston Revision | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Legacy Community Health Endowment Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Menil Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Texas Heart Institute | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| WWP Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $250 |
| Texas Childrens Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $225 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | General & Unrestricted | $219 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $210 |
| Contemporary Arts Museum Houston | General & Unrestricted | $150 |
| Smile Train Inc | General & Unrestricted | $125 |
| Houston Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| Houston Public Media Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| National Federation of the Blind Inc | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas W Schnitzer
- Joan Schnitzer
- Kenneth L Schnitzer Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Weingarten Schnitzer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Weingarten Schnitzer Foundation Inc give?
$97,979 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Weingarten Schnitzer Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas W Schnitzer (Dir, Sec, Treas, VP), Joan Schnitzer (Dir, Pres) and Kenneth L Schnitzer Jr (Dir, VP).
What does The Weingarten Schnitzer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and youth programs.