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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.4M
+0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$105K
+31.3% YoY
Grant Count
27
-15.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+55.6% 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
No specific application deadlines or procedures are documented in available sources.
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
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.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,369,592 | $1,364,131 | $1,443,591 |
| Revenue | $110,461 | $16,249 | $31,327 |
| Expenses | $105,000 | $95,105 | $111,849 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $105,000 | $80,000 | $92,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $44,398 | $28,436 | $21,636 |
| Distributable Amount | — | $78,030 | $83,538 |
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
126 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Camp Ronald Mcdonald for Good Times ($27,125), Metro Denver Homeless Initiative ($13,000), Emerson Health ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MICHIGAN VOICES DETROIT, MI | CHARITABLE | $3,375 |
| TRANSFORM OAKLAND, CA | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| MAMMOTH LAKES RECREATION MAMMOTH LAKES, CA | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
| GRID ALTERNATIVES OAKLAND, CA | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| SUN VALLEY MUSEUM OF ART SUN VALLEY, ID | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| EMERSON HEALTH CONCORD, MA | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| THINK 360 ARTS FOR LEARNING DENVER, CO | CHARITABLE | $500 |
| METRO DENVER HOMELESS INITIATIVE DENVER, CO | CHARITABLE | $13,000 |
| MONTANA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL BILLINGS, MT | CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
| YOUTH SPORTS EMPOWERMENT OF CO LITTLETON, CO | CHARITABLE | $500 |
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
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 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?
**Grant Activity & Amounts:** • The foundation made 23 grants in fiscal year 2023 • Typical grant awards range from $375 to $27,125 • Average grant amount information is available in recent filings • Total giving in 2023 was $105,000 **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Emerson Health Care Foundation: $10,000 • The Michigan Center for Civic Education: $5,000 • RISING Sun CENTER for Opportunity: $3,000 • Idaho Community Foundation (among other nonprofits) **Application Process:** No specific ap…
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 2024, Franklin Weinberg Fund awarded 27 grants totaling $105K — an average of about $4K 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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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