The Weinstein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Weinstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Weston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,110 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $75,000. 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$127,110
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2025 was up from $112,539 the year before.
59% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,034 | 43 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $112,539 | 48 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $127,110 | 57 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Weinstein 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 The Weinstein Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 2 | $75,259 |
| Massachusetts | 24 | $15,259 |
| Maryland | 2 | $13,013 |
| California | 7 | $11,358 |
| Vermont | 8 | $5,524 |
| Florida | 7 | $4,333 |
| New York | 3 | $957 |
| Oregon | 2 | $657 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nagen Project | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Impact Israel | Unrestricted | $12,500 |
| Thrive Scholars | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Grateful Hearts Manchester | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Newton Wellesley Hospital | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Oakstone Academy | Unrestricted | $1,100 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Boston | Unrestricted | $1,037 |
| The Pap Corps | Unrestricted | $1,036 |
| Jafco Children's Ability Center | Unrestricted | $1,030 |
| Write Boston | Unrestricted | $1,030 |
| Pawlet Vol Fire Dept | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mspca | Unrestricted | $541 |
| Boston Medical Center | Unrestricted | $535 |
| Tour de Slate | Unrestricted | $533 |
| Pasadena Humane | Unrestricted | $524 |
| Mass Bay Foundation | Unrestricted | $520 |
| GBFB | Unrestricted | $518 |
| Community Access to the Arts | Unrestricted | $517 |
| National Brain Tumor | Unrestricted | $515 |
| Write Boston | Unrestricted | $515 |
| National Council of Teachers of English (Ncte) | Unrestricted | $513 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Unrestricted | $513 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Unrestricted | $513 |
| Youth Communication | Unrestricted | $512 |
| Grateful Hearts Manchester | Unrestricted | $500 |
| La Clinica | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Paypal Givefund | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Pine Street Inn | Unrestricted | $500 |
| We Can Golf 2 | Unrestricted | $500 |
| YMCA Attleboro | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Let's Save the Stray | Unrestricted | $309 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Craft Emergency Relief Fund (Cerf) | Unrestricted | $278 |
| Ride for Food - Three Squares New England | Unrestricted | $273 |
| Eb Research | Unrestricted | $265 |
| Craft Emergency Relief Fund (Cerf) | Unrestricted | $263 |
| Ride for Food - Three Squares New England | Unrestricted | $259 |
| Sarara Co | Unrestricted | $259 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Unrestricted | $257 |
Officers and trustees
- William Weinstein
- Ruth Weinstein
Questions people ask
Does The Weinstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Weinstein Family Foundation give?
$127,110 in tax year 2025, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs The Weinstein Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Weinstein (Trustee - As Needed) and Ruth Weinstein (Trustee - As Needed).
What does The Weinstein Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.