The Malcolm Hewitt Wiener Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Malcolm Hewitt Wiener Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 82 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.8 million the year before.
37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 91 | $10.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 82 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
The Malcolm Hewitt Wiener 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 Malcolm Hewitt Wiener Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 35 | $812,000 |
| Massachusetts | 11 | $689,000 |
| Connecticut | 16 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $65,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $38,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $30,000 |
| California | 2 | $27,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $22,000 |
| Georgia | 3 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | To advance bcor fusion positive sarcoma research | $500,000 |
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation | Clinical trials + general fund | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Aka Medecins Sans Frontieres | Unrestricted funding to be used for greatest need at msf discretion | $100,000 |
| Harvard University | Science of the human past $400,000 extended pledge (2022-2025) | $100,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted grant to be used where most needed | $100,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art the | Support for european paintings dept. Siena panel painting show | $100,000 |
| Cornell Tech | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | Chairman's circle | $50,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| Harvard University | $200,00 pledge over 5 years to honor dean elmendorf fellowship (2024-2028) | $40,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | Medical research support, dr. James grifo research post | $37,500 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco | Purchase assistance for head of persephone | $25,000 |
| Pylos Archaeology Foundation | Iklaina project | $25,000 |
| The American Friends of the Irish Institute Foundation | Matching grant fund raising toward property purchase in athens | $25,000 |
| Appellate Advocates | Appellate representation for impoverished clientele | $20,000 |
| Center for Appellate Litigation | Legal representation for new york appeals and post-conviction proceedings | $20,000 |
| Cornell University | Herbert f. Johnson museum of art | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art the | Thomas j. Watson library | $20,000 |
| Phillips Academy Trustees of | $100,000 multi-year grant 2024-2028 | $20,000 |
| Voter Participation Center | Program support for voter registration, vote by mail, get out the vote | $20,000 |
| American Friends of the British Museum | Projects of interest: ancient egypt & sudan, greece & rome, middle east departments | $15,000 |
| Foundation for A Civil Society | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| Plan A Health Inc | Mobile clinics for underserved communities | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Meals in response to humantarian, climate, and community crises | $15,000 |
| American School of Classical Studies at Athens | Benefit support, spring gala | $12,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | Ensure the rights of all people to experience respectful, dignified abortion care | $10,000 |
| Access Reproductive Healthcare Southeast | Funding & logistical support for reproductive care in the us southern states | $10,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Impact society, leadership circle/protect peoples rights & civil liberties | $10,000 |
| American School of Classical Studies at Athens | Annual appeal | $10,000 |
| Democracy Matters Foundation | Court of history | $10,000 |
| Doe Fund the | Paid transitional work, housing, career training to combat recidivism & poverty | $10,000 |
| Fair Haven Community Health Care | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Fairfield University | Katherine a. Schwab historic plaster cast collection endowment fund | $10,000 |
| Getting Out and Staying Out | Reducing recidivism through education, employment, mental health services | $10,000 |
| Greenwich United Way | Annual fund (alexis de tocqueville society) | $10,000 |
| Institute of Fine Arts at NYU | Aphrodisias house of kybele $30,000 pledge (2023-2025) | $10,000 |
| Malaria Consortium | Unrestricted funds | $10,000 |
| Midwest Access Coalition | Help people traveling to, from, and within the midwest access a safe abortion | $10,000 |
| Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute | Exhibit support, edgar degas: multi-media artist in the age of impressionism | $10,000 |
| YWCA Greenwich | Civil legal clinic | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn S Wiener
- Harvey Beker
- Gregg Buckbinder
- Catherine Ford
- Elizabeth Wiener
- Thomas Wiener
- Jonathan Wiener
- Malcolm H Wiener
- Henry Davis
- David Ellwood
- Graham Allison
Questions people ask
Does The Malcolm Hewitt Wiener Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Malcolm Hewitt Wiener Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs The Malcolm Hewitt Wiener Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn S Wiener (President), Harvey Beker (Treasurer), Gregg Buckbinder (Secretary & Assistant Treasurer) and Catherine Ford (Vice President) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Malcolm Hewitt Wiener Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.