Franklin Weinberg Fund
The Franklin Weinberg Fund is a private foundation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since April 1955. It is located in Ketchum, Idaho, with a mailing address at PO Box 9040, Ketchum, ID 83340. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable causes across multiple focus areas.
Key facts about Franklin Weinberg Fund
- EIN
- 95-6029434
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $241,933
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- Average grant
- $5,040
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (33 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- No specific application deadlines or procedures are documented in available sources. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Franklin Weinberg Fund funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Franklin Weinberg Fund's 48 itemized 2025 grants were California (23%), District of Columbia (22%) and North Carolina (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (9 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants), Oakland, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants). None of its 48 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (48 grants).
Is Franklin Weinberg Fund open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 33 of 48 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$242K
+130.4% YoY
Grant Count
48
+77.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+29.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Environmental Education
- Science Education (grants for science teachers)
- Renewable Energy
- Scouting Organizations
- Youth Development and Leadership
Grantmaking
Average Grant
amount information is available in recent filings
Review Cycle
or procedures are documented in available sources.
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in:
- California
- Colorado
- New York
- Idaho
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 48 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2023:
- Total Assets: $1,364,131 to $1,369,592
- Total Revenue: $16,249
- Total Expenses: $95,105
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (FY 2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $36,229
- Net gain/loss from sale of non-inventory assets: -$27,292
- Miscellaneous revenues: $7,312
Historical Context: The foundation has maintained relatively stable assets over recent years, with total assets in the $1.3-1.4 million range as of the most recent filings.
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Alliance for Youth Organizing ($50,000), State Leadership Project ($50,000), Grid Alternatives ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE FOR YOUTH ORGANIZING Washington, DC | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| STATE LEADERSHIP PROJECT Raleigh, NC | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| GRID ALTERNATIVES Oakland, CA | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| EMERSON HEALTH Concord, MA | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| VENTANA WILDERNESS ALLIANCE Monterey, CA | CHARITABLE | $7,820 |
| NEW MUSEUM New York, NY | CHARITABLE | $7,500 |
| TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN FOUNDATION Berkeley, CA | CHARITABLE | $7,000 |
| AAMI FOUNDATION Arlington, VA | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| FOOD BANK FOR MONTEREY COUNTY Salinas, CA | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| INTERNET ARCHIVE San Francisco, CA | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Trustees:
- Jean F. Meyers (Trustee)
- Steven Wayne (Trustee)
Professional Services:
- Lallman Felton Peterson & Pierce PA serves as the foundation's professional advisor (located in Ketchum, ID)
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Rutledge | Trustee | 0.1 | — |
| Zachary Franklin | Trustee | 0.1 | — |
| Jean F Meyers | Trustee | 0.1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues active grantmaking operations, with 23 grants distributed in the most recent fiscal year. The foundation maintains its focus on education, youth development, and charitable giving across its target geographic regions.
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What does Franklin Weinberg Fund fund?
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Environmental Education • Science Education (grants for science teachers) • Renewable Energy • Scouting Organizations • Youth Development and Leadership
How do I apply for a grant from Franklin Weinberg Fund?
No specific application deadlines or procedures are documented in available sources. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Franklin Weinberg Fund make grants?
The foundation primarily directs funding to organizations in: • California • Colorado • New York • Idaho
What size grants does Franklin Weinberg Fund award?
In 2025, Franklin Weinberg Fund awarded 48 grants totaling $242K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Franklin Weinberg Fund's EIN?
Franklin Weinberg Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6029434. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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