Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.5 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$29.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $957,500 the year before.
38% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $670,000 | 13 | $4.4 million |
| 2023 | $957,500 | 14 | $28.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 21 | $29.7 million |
How to apply
Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc 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 Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6 | $1.0 million |
| New York | 11 | $365,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $75,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Newport Festivals Foundation Inc | General purpose | $500,000 |
| Community Music Center of Boston | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Simmons College | General purpose | $150,000 |
| The Jazz Gallery | General purpose | $145,000 |
| Ellis Marsalis Center for Music | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Boston University | General purpose | $100,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | Arts education donation | $50,000 |
| Studio Museum in Harlem | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Apollo Theater | Jazz programming | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Jazz House Kids | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Louis Armstrong House Museum | General purpose | $25,000 |
| East Harlem School | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Reading Team | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Jazzmobile | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Marcus Garvey Park Alliance | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Jazz Forum Arts | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Prep for Prep | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Bix Beiderbeke Museum | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame | General purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Ross
- Bruce S Gordon
- Nicolas Pell
Questions people ask
Does Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Ross (Secretary/Exec. Dir.), Bruce S Gordon (President) and Nicolas Pell (Treasurer).
What does Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and youth programs.