Wein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $196,369 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $6,600 and the largest $100,000. 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$196,369
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$6,600
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $106,406 the year before.
67% of its 2024 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 | $106,406 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $196,369 | 9 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Wein 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.
What Wein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $122,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $38,000 |
| New York | 4 | $31,369 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of Utah | Unrestricted | $38,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America | Unrestricted | $16,719 |
| Friends of the Idf | Unrestricted | $6,600 |
| Tikvah | Unrestricted | $6,250 |
| Elnet-Us (DBA for Friends of Elnet) | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Israel Forever Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Baruch Hashem Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Wein
- Susan Wein-Bernhardt
- Zahava Wein
Questions people ask
Does Wein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wein Family Foundation give?
$196,369 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $6,600.
Who runs Wein Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Wein (President), Susan Wein-Bernhardt (Secretary) and Zahava Wein (Treasurer).
What does Wein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.