Weiner-Marc Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weiner-Marc Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $474,200 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $110,000. 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$474,200
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$822,110
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $327,466 the year before.
10% 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 | $407,449 | 39 | $9,038 |
| 2024 | $327,466 | 38 | $61,410 |
| 2025 | $474,200 | 37 | $822,110 |
How to apply
Weiner-Marc 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 Weiner-Marc Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $313,220 |
| New York | 9 | $127,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,980 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Medicine | General fund | $110,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | General fund | $76,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Scholarship fund | $56,800 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Res | General fund | $31,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General fund | $30,000 |
| Chicago Chesed Fund | General fund | $21,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | General fund | $21,000 |
| Ismics | General fund | $15,000 |
| Center for Jewish Life | General fund | $12,580 |
| Elyssa's Mission | General fund | $11,000 |
| Womens Alzheimer's Movement | General fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $8,600 |
| Lubavitch Mesivta of Chicago | General fund | $7,920 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | General fund | $7,700 |
| Anti-Defamation League | General fund | $7,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $6,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $5,400 |
| The Menachem Education Foundation | General fund | $5,400 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospita | General fund | $5,000 |
| Iava | General fund | $3,000 |
| Altzheimer's Association | General fund | $2,800 |
| Aipac | General fund | $2,000 |
| Bais Menachem Youth Development | General fund | $1,980 |
| Individual | General fund | $1,800 |
| Individual | General fund | $1,800 |
| WTTW Channel 11 | General fund | $1,800 |
| Individual | General fund | $1,800 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General fund | $1,800 |
| Individual | General fund | $1,800 |
| American Red Cross | General fund | $1,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkin | General fund | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | General fund | $1,000 |
| The ALS Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lubavitch Chabad of Skokie | General fund | $540 |
| Multiple Sclerosis Association | General fund | $500 |
| ACLU | General fund | $500 |
| Jewish Learning Foundation | General fund | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Elliot Weiner
- Laurence Weiner
- Cydney Weiner
Questions people ask
Does Weiner-Marc Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weiner-Marc Foundation give?
$474,200 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Weiner-Marc Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Elliot Weiner (President), Laurence Weiner (Vice President) and Cydney Weiner (Secretary).
What does Weiner-Marc Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.