Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Melville, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $398,750 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$398,750
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$7.2 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $379,750 the year before.
21% of its 2025 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 | $396,000 | 43 | $6.5 million |
| 2024 | $379,750 | 42 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $398,750 | 45 | $7.2 million |
How to apply
Theodore & Renee Weiler 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 Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 34 | $313,250 |
| Florida | 5 | $47,500 |
| Nevada | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| Idaho | 1 | $1,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pave the Way Foundation | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $90,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Muse | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $35,000 |
| Israel Air Force Center Fdn | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $25,000 |
| Thoughline Artists Inc | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $20,000 |
| Federal Drugs Agent Foundation | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $16,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $15,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $15,000 |
| Denizen Theater Inc | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $15,000 |
| Centurion Foundation | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $12,500 |
| Film at Lincoln Center | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Ado | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $10,000 |
| Admiral's Cove Foundation | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $10,000 |
| Cohen Children's Medical Center | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $10,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $8,000 |
| Central Synagogue | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $6,750 |
| Jewish Museum | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $6,000 |
| Crohn's Colitis Foundation | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $5,000 |
| Jacob Burns Film Center | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $5,000 |
| Maltz Jupiter Theater | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $5,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Center | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $5,000 |
| Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Center | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Institute Nat'l Sec of Ameri | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $5,000 |
| Signal 30 NYS Troopers Benefit Fund | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $5,000 |
| Trooper Foundation State of NY | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $5,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $5,000 |
| Westchester Jewish Community Servic | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $3,500 |
| Asia Society | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $3,500 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $3,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $2,500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $2,500 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $2,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $2,500 |
| Layayette College | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $2,500 |
| LAFD Foundation | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $2,500 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $2,000 |
| Individual | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $2,000 |
| Medisys Health Foundation | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $2,000 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $1,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Kandel
- Alan Safir
- Jonathan J Kandel
- Joan Safir
Questions people ask
Does Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc give?
$398,750 in tax year 2025, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard Kandel (Treas.-Mgr. Dir), Alan Safir (Pres.-Director), Jonathan J Kandel (Vice President) and Joan Safir (Vice President).
What does Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and faith communities.