The Weinig Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Weinig Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $132,802 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$132,802
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $211,591 the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 | $211,591 | 30 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $132,802 | 29 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
The Weinig 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 The Weinig Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York. It also paid $5,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $75,792 |
| Florida | 1 | $35,000 |
| Vermont | 2 | $11,400 |
| Maine | 2 | $5,060 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $300 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Palm Beach County Library | General education and charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| Morgan Library & Museum | General education and charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Partnership for Quality Education | General education and charitable purposes | $20,000 |
| Friends of Ny Public Library | General education and charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Cutler Memorial Library | General education and charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| Cabot Public Library | General education and charitable purposes | $5,400 |
| Denmark Public Library | General education and charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Syracuse University in Florence | General education and charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia University | General education and charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Xavier Mission | General education and charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Julliard School | General education and charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Gotham Early Music Scene Inc | General education and charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General education and charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General education and charitable purposes | $1,082 |
| Central Park Conservancy | General education and charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Cornell Ornithology Lab | General education and charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of New York | General education and charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Sutton Place Parks Conservancy Inc | General education and charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Thirteen | General education and charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund Inc | General education and charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| WQXR | General education and charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | General education and charitable purposes | $900 |
| American Society of the French Legion of Honor | General education and charitable purposes | $500 |
| Sigma Xi | General education and charitable purposes | $300 |
| Stuyvesant High School Alumni | General education and charitable purposes | $250 |
| Tau Beta Pi Association | General education and charitable purposes | $250 |
| Maine Audubon | General education and charitable purposes | $60 |
| Scandinavia House | General education and charitable purposes | $30 |
| Smithsonian Institute | General education and charitable purposes | $30 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheldon Weinig
- James Lyon
- Mary Jo Weinig
Questions people ask
Does The Weinig Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Weinig Foundation Inc give?
$132,802 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Weinig Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sheldon Weinig (Director), James Lyon (Director) and Mary Jo Weinig (Director).
What does The Weinig Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.