George Helen and Harold Wainer Foundat Foundation
Preselected recipients only
George Helen and Harold Wainer Foundat Foundation is a private foundation in Metairie, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $532,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$532,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$15.6 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $291,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $210,000 | 5 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $291,000 | 9 | $12.8 million |
| 2025 | $532,000 | 11 | $15.6 million |
How to apply
George Helen and Harold Wainer Foundat 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 George Helen and Harold Wainer Foundat Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 9 | $506,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Gates of Prayer | General donations | $300,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana | General donations | $150,000 |
| Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience | General donations | $25,000 |
| STEM Library Lab | General donations | $20,000 |
| Tulane Educational Fund Center for K-12 STEM Education | General donations | $10,000 |
| Northshore Food Bank | General donations | $6,000 |
| First Louisiana-Mississippi Inc | General donations | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater New Orleans | General donations | $5,000 |
| Forekids Foundation | General donations | $5,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Science Fair Inc | General donations | $5,000 |
| Racemd | General donations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Wainer
- Beth-Anne P Watson
- Andrew Sullivan
Questions people ask
Does George Helen and Harold Wainer Foundat Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does George Helen and Harold Wainer Foundat Foundation give?
$532,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs George Helen and Harold Wainer Foundat Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harold Wainer (Director), Beth-Anne P Watson (Director) and Andrew Sullivan (Director).
What does George Helen and Harold Wainer Foundat Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.