Weingarten Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Weingarten Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $616,600 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$616,600
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $388,350 the year before.
64% 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 | $388,350 | 30 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $616,600 | 39 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
Weingarten Family 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 Weingarten Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $493,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $77,500 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $37,800 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,800 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Tov Vchesed | General purposes | $65,000 |
| Oneg Shabbos Yom Tov | General purposes | $50,000 |
| American Theological Institute | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Brooklyn Talmudic Academy | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Congregation Chasdei Ezriel Yehuda | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Minchas Eliezer Yeshiva | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Cong Tzedaka Vchesed | General purposes | $40,000 |
| Telshe Yeshiva Chicago | General purposes | $24,500 |
| Joan Dachs Bais Yaakov | General purposes | $21,000 |
| Cong Adas Yereim | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Choshen Mishpat Kollel | General purposes | $20,000 |
| Yeshiva Ohr Boruch | General purposes | $16,000 |
| Iyun Haparsha | General purposes | $16,000 |
| Chicago Choshen Mishpat | General purposes | $16,000 |
| Bais Yakov Drav Meir | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Mesorah Heritage Foundaiton | General purposes | $12,500 |
| Belz Institute in Israel | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Aim Byisroel | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Bais Aharon Yeshiva | General purposes | $8,600 |
| Sons of Judah Congregation | General purposes | $7,000 |
| Ybh of Passaic | General purposes | $5,300 |
| Cong Nachlas Moshe | General purposes | $5,000 |
| United Munkacser Yeshivos | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Cong Nachlat Moshe | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Slabodka | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Moadim Uzmanum | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Sharei Yosher | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Cong Tolmith | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Naleh | General purposes | $4,000 |
| Zichron Binyomin Char FDTN | General purposes | $3,500 |
| Mishkan Yecheskel | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Cong Sharei Chesed | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Mishnayos Kollel | General purposes | $1,900 |
| Heritage FDTN | General purposes | $1,800 |
| Willie Celia Trump Synagogue | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Beth Oloth | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Khal Ungvar | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Mesoras Bais Yaakov | General purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Otto Weingarten
- Rosemarie Weingarten
- Simone Kraus
- Hershie Weingarten
Questions people ask
Does Weingarten Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Weingarten Family Foundation give?
$616,600 in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Weingarten Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Otto Weingarten (President), Rosemarie Weingarten (Vice President), Simone Kraus (Secretary) and Hershie Weingarten (Treasurer).
What does Weingarten Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and arts and culture.