David J Weiner Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker MINNETONKA, MN EIN: 41-1639059

The David J Weiner Foundation is a private foundation established in 1989 and based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. It operates as a grantmaking organization with a broad philanthropic reach across multiple states.

Key facts about David J Weiner Foundation

EIN: 41-1639059
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $72,620
Grants made (2024): 11
Average grant: $6,602
Median grant: $4,000
Primary geography: Minnesota (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals: No

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who David J Weiner Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for David J Weiner Foundation's 11 itemized 2024 grants were Minnesota (78%), Massachusetts (7%) and Oregon (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants). None of its 11 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Civic" (11 grants).

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$73K

-23.5% YoY

Grant Count

-15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

-9.6% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation primarily funds civic initiatives. Its grant-making focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services, with particular interest in food pantries, scouting organizations, youth development, leadership programs, and domestic violence prevention.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

of approximately $5,000. Recent grant activity shows the foundation awarded approximately 22 grants in 2023 and 12-13 grants in subsequent years, with total annual giving ranging from $63,300 to $116,400 depending on the fiscal year.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states, including Minnesota, Washington, Oregon, California, and Texas, with a particular concentration in Minnesota.

Grant Distribution by State

Minnesota $57K (78%)

Massachusetts $5K (7%)

Oregon $5K (7%)

Arizona $4K (6%)

North Dakota $720 (1%)

All other $1K (1%)

Share of all 11 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Minnesota North Dakota New York Ohio Oregon South Dakota Tennessee Texas Washington

Cities

MinneapolisBendMinnetonkaHopkinsOxfordBrooklyn ParkPittsfieldRosevilleSaint PaulSt Louis ParkWaconiaHopinsNew YorkMemphisWashington DcAtlantaBlaineBrainerdChicagiChicago

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets: $2,369,933 to $2,572,937 (as of most recent filings)

Annual Giving: $56,526 to $116,400 in total expenses/giving depending on fiscal year

Revenue: $56,526 (2023), with investment income and dividends comprising the primary revenue source

Giving Rate: Approximately 4% of assets annually

The foundation's financial position has remained relatively stable, with assets growing modestly year over year.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

93 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Allina Health ($30,000), Second Harvest Heartland ($15,000), Mpls Jewish Community Foundation ($9,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALLINA HEALTH MINNEAPOLIS, MN	CIVIC	$30,000
SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND BROOKLYN PARK, MN	CIVIC	$15,000
MPLS JEWISH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN	CIVIC	$9,000
MISS HALL'S SCHOOL PITTSFIELD, MA	CIVIC	$5,000
MBSEF BEND, OR	CIVIC	$5,000
NAU FOUNDATION FLAGSTAFF, AZ	CIVIC	$4,000
CAMP WARREN YMCA MINNEAPOLIS, MN	CIVIC	$1,800
APPLE PINE TREE CLASSIC ST PAUL, MN	CIVIC	$1,100
CHABAD OF NORTH DAKOTA FARGO, ND	CIVIC	$720
WRC SEATTLE, WA	CIVIC	$500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Deborah Stein serves as President of the foundation and is uncompensated for this role.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DEBORAH STEIN	Director	10	$8,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What does David J Weiner Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from David J Weiner Foundation?

The foundation makes grants ranging from $1,000 to $30,000, with a median grant size of approximately $5,000. Recent grant activity shows the foundation awarded approximately 22 grants in 2023 and 12-13 grants in subsequent years, with total annual giving ranging from $63,300 to $116,400 depending on the fiscal year. Recent grantees have included: • Allina Health Foundation ($30,000) • Second Harvest Heartland ($14,000) • Minneapolis Jewish Federation ($12,290) The foundation does not accept un…

Where does David J Weiner Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states, including Minnesota, Washington, Oregon, California, and Texas, with a particular concentration in Minnesota.