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Jack A and Sheila A Weinberg Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 455437500

Jack A and Sheila A Weinberg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $374,881 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $120,000. 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 down from $547,525 the year before.

57% 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$660,30010$5.5 million
2024$547,5259$5.4 million
2025$374,8818$6.0 million

How to apply

Jack A and Sheila A Weinberg Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Jack A and Sheila A Weinberg Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois6$269,800
Colorado1$100,081
New York1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Glencoe Park District
Glencoe, IL
Renovate and reconstruct public recreation center$120,000
University of Denver
Denver, CO
School of accountancy - truth in accounting program$100,081
Institute for Truth in Accounting
Chicago, IL
General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose$100,000
Institute for Truth in Accounting
Chicago, IL
General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose$35,000
Fill A Heart 4 Kids
Lake Forest, IL
General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose$5,000
Israel Tennis Centers Foundation
New York, NY
General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose$5,000
Northfield Township Food Pantry
Glenview, IL
General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose$5,000
North Shore Congregation Israel
Glencoe, IL
General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose$4,800

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jack A and Sheila A Weinberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Jack A and Sheila A Weinberg Family Foundation give?

$374,881 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.

Who runs Jack A and Sheila A Weinberg Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Jack A Weinberg (Chairman/Secretary/Director) and Sheila A Weinberg (Vice Chairman/Treasurer/Director).

What does Jack A and Sheila A Weinberg Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.

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