Weingerspector Foundation
Accepts applications
Weingerspector Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,000 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $156,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$210,000
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$156,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $178,000 the year before.
9% 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 | $163,481 | 22 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $178,000 | 23 | $4.4 million |
| 2025 | $210,000 | 23 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Weingerspector Foundation 1424 North Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60622 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 664-7300 |
| What to submit | There are no standard application forms. A letter requesting a contribution is sufficient. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines. |
| Restrictions | Organizations must be educational, religious, or charitable as defined under irc section 170(c). |
What Weingerspector Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 15 | $199,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JCC Chicago | General operating | $156,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | General operating | $25,000 |
| Am Shalom | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ezra Multi-Service Center | General operating | $2,000 |
| Gi Research Foundation | General operating | $2,000 |
| Iwmf | General operating | $2,000 |
| Nate Wasserman Camp Fund | General operating | $2,000 |
| National Parkinson Foundation | General operating | $2,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General operating | $1,250 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | General operating | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | General operating | $1,000 |
| Eb Research Partnership Change for Charley | General operating | $1,000 |
| Jewish Child and Family Services | General operating | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Illinois | General operating | $1,000 |
| Misericordia | General operating | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | General operating | $1,000 |
| Paws | General operating | $1,000 |
| Response for Teens | General operating | $1,000 |
| Support for Soldiers Freedom | General operating | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | General operating | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Fighting Blindness Fund | General operating | $1,000 |
| Tri Con Child Care Center | General operating | $500 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | General operating | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurence Spector
- Judd Spector
Questions people ask
Does Weingerspector Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does Weingerspector Foundation give?
$210,000 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Weingerspector Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurence Spector (Trustee) and Judd Spector (Trustee).
What does Weingerspector Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.