Frances and Laurence Weinstein
Frances and Laurence Weinstein is a private foundation based in Madison, Wisconsin. Its 2025 filing is marked as a final return: the filing states that the foundation distributed its remaining cash as grants after paying professional fees and held no assets at year-end, so it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Frances and Laurence Weinstein at a glance
In short: Frances and Laurence Weinstein gave $371K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Wisconsin. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $370,954
- +1349.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,913
- +3522.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (5 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Frances and Laurence Weinstein
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 44326, Madison, WI 53744
Phone: (608) 271-1234
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Frances and Laurence Weinstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Federation of Madison ($166K). Together the top 10 received $362K.
Grant Size Distribution
226 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 224 grants of 226 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to organizations in Wisconsin and 7% to organizations in New York. The listed Wisconsin recipients were based in Madison.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Frances and Laurence Weinstein open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 12 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $62K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $36K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1241% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2024) to $371K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $371K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Madison Madison, WI | General Operations | $166,354 |
| Temple Beth El Madison, WI | General Operations | $70,000 |
| United Way Madison, WI | General Operations | $36,000 |
| Uw Foundation - Mosse Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies Madison, WI | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Uw Hillel Foundation Madison, WI | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Yivo Institute for Jewish Research New York, NY | General Operations | $20,000 |
| Jewish Social Services Madison, WI | General Operations | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Arboretum Madison, WI | General Operations | $7,700 |
| Madison Symphony Orchestra Madison, WI | General Operations | $5,900 |
| Wisconsin Public Television - Directors Circle Madison, WI | General Operations | $5,900 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $372,424 | $377,080 | $370,954 | 12 | $370,954 | — | $5,026 |
| 2024 | $4,656 | $27,178 | $26,082 | $25,600 | 30 | $25,600 | $13,468 | — |
| 2023 | $3,560 | $30,283 | $28,918 | $27,265 | 55 | $27,265 | $21,210 | — |
| 2022 | $2,195 | $26,947 | $28,758 | $27,665 | 57 | $27,665 | $11,876 | $14 |
| 2021 | $4,006 | $34,033 | $33,214 | $31,265 | 72 | $31,265 | $12,366 | — |
| 2020 | $3,187 | $31,379 | $31,804 | $31,400 | 73 | — | $16,379 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frances and Laurence Weinstein reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish organizations, community services, and arts and cultural organizations. The Jewish Federation of Madison describes its mission as fostering vibrant Jewish life and connecting people across the community. YIVO Institute for Jewish Research says it studies and preserves the history and culture of Jewish life in Eastern Europe and Russia, and offers cultural programs. Madison Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as promoting musical excellence and providing music education in Madison and the surrounding area.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $370,954. Grants ranged from $4,100 to $166,354, with a median of $15,000. Notable grants included $166,354 to Jewish Federation of Madison, $70,000 to Temple Beth El, $36,000 to United Way, and $20,000 each to the UW Foundation’s Mosse Weinstein Center for Jewish Studies, UW Hillel Foundation, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research.
In 2024, it reported 30 grants totaling $25,600; in 2023, it reported 55 grants totaling $27,265. The 2025 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Daniel Weinstein as president/treasurer, Miriam Weinstein as vice president/secretary, and Joanne Weinstein as director.
Frances and Laurence Weinstein is led by Daniel Weinstein, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Weinstein
President & Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanne Weinstein
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Weinstein
Vice President & Secretary
Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frances Weinstein (2020–2023) — President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Frances and Laurence Weinstein
How much does Frances and Laurence Weinstein give each year?
Frances and Laurence Weinstein gave $371K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $26K across 30 grants.
What is Frances and Laurence Weinstein's typical grant size?
Frances and Laurence Weinstein's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $30,913, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Frances and Laurence Weinstein that year got $62K on average.
Where does Frances and Laurence Weinstein give grants?
Frances and Laurence Weinstein gives mostly in Wisconsin: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (10 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Frances and Laurence Weinstein give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Frances and Laurence Weinstein's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frances and Laurence Weinstein's largest grantees?
Frances and Laurence Weinstein's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Federation of Madison ($166,354), Temple Beth El ($70,000) and United Way ($36,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Frances and Laurence Weinstein fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Jewish organizations, community services, and arts and cultural organizations. The Jewish Federation of Madison describes its mission as fostering vibrant Jewish life and connecting people across the community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Frances and Laurence Weinstein?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Frances and Laurence Weinstein required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Frances and Laurence Weinstein reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Frances and Laurence Weinstein's EIN?
Frances and Laurence Weinstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1377681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Frances and Laurence Weinstein accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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