The Weininger Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Weininger Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $634,700 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $93,000. 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$634,700
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$93,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $586,500 the year before.
25% 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 | $581,945 | 33 | $5.6 million |
| 2023 | $586,500 | 27 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $634,700 | 32 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
The Weininger 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 Weininger Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $378,200 |
| Florida | 2 | $78,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 2 | $60,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $40,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pef Israel Endowment | Support for the special needs of women, children and families in distress. | $93,000 |
| Fuenta Latina Inc | Support for spanish language media on the understanding of israel and the middle east . | $75,000 |
| Institute for Curiculum Services | Support for programs about judaism jewish history. | $50,000 |
| The Lawfare Institute | Support for the defense of human rights | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Ifma Inc | Support for the integrative rehabilitation programs. | $50,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | Support for the research programs. | $36,000 |
| American Friends of Yad Eleizer Inc | Support programs for poverty stricken families in israel. | $25,000 |
| International Sephardic Education Foundation | Support for educational programs. | $25,000 |
| The Philos Project | Support programs to promote positive christian engagement in the middle east. | $25,000 |
| North American Values Institute | Support for educational programs K-12. | $25,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | Support for education of the holocaust. | $18,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | Support for community and education programs. | $15,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | Support for providing nourishing meals to elderly homebound citizens. | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Neve Shalom | Support for special needs programs. | $10,000 |
| American Friends of P'tach | Support programs for students with special learning needs. | $10,000 |
| Bais Shandel High School | Support for educational programs. | $10,000 |
| Footsteps | Support for social,educational and vocational programs. | $10,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | Support for performance, education and broadcast events. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of North America | Support for social services and humanitarian needs. | $10,000 |
| Orthodox Union | Support for religious, educational, youth and community development programs. | $10,000 |
| The Art Therapy Project | Support for providing art therapy to adults and youth affected by trauma. | $10,000 |
| The Restorative Center | Support for the teaching and training programs. | $9,000 |
| Ohr Meir Foundation | Support programs for terminally ill children. | $7,200 |
| Central Fund of Isreal | Support for charitable causes in israel. | $5,000 |
| Friends of Yad Sarah | Support programs for chronically ill people to live in their homes. | $5,000 |
| National Yiddish Theater Folksbiene | Support for sustaining yiddish culture through the arts. | $5,000 |
| The Good People Fund | Support for poverty, disability, trauma and social isolation programs. | $5,000 |
| Bina Stroke & Brain Injury Assistance | Support for medical care for stroke victims. | $3,500 |
| Mitey Riders | Support for equine thearpy to children with special needs. | $3,500 |
| Kaufman Music Center | Support for music performances | $3,500 |
| American Friends of Yeshivas Toras Moshe | Support programs for the jewish community. | $3,000 |
| American Yedidim | Support for youth mentoring programs. | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter C Simon Jr
- Etta Brandman Esq
- Ellen Yass
Questions people ask
Does The Weininger Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Weininger Foundation Inc give?
$634,700 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Weininger Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter C Simon Jr (President/Treasurer/Direct), Etta Brandman Esq (Vice President/Secretary/D) and Ellen Yass (Vice President/Director).
What does The Weininger Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and youth programs.