Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable
Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including arts, social-service, food-assistance, and community organizations.
Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable at a glance
In short: Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable gave $158K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,533
- +45.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,252
- +56.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $691,999
- +20.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 310 E 46Th Street 8E, New York, NY 10017-3023
Phone: (212) 688-7710
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Primary Stages ($74K). Together the top 10 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 85 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 13% to Maine, 6% to California, and 2% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $21K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 105% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2022) to $158K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Stages New York, NY | To support primary stages various educational programs and general activities. | $74,340 |
| Fountain House New York, NY | Donation | $40,000 |
| The Carpenter's Boat Shop Pemaquid, ME | Donation | $19,000 |
| Westside Community Services San Francisco, CA | Donation | $9,000 |
| Fractured Atlas New York, NY | Donation | $4,987 |
| Honest ADS Washington, DC | Donation | $2,500 |
| Food Bank for NYC New York, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | Donation | $1,500 |
| Inn Along the Way Damariscotta, ME | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lawyers Alliance of NY New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $691,999 | $278,190 | $161,617 | $157,533 | 14 | $160,008 | $70,886 | $199,399 |
| 2023 | $575,426 | $201,136 | $110,323 | $108,185 | 15 | $110,305 | $56,292 | $164,658 |
| 2022 | $484,613 | $218,101 | $68,257 | $64,322 | 11 | $64,322 | $25,233 | $140,965 |
| 2021 | $334,769 | $114,713 | $78,478 | $76,694 | 24 | $76,694 | $37,493 | $131,484 |
| 2020 | $298,534 | $221,059 | $76,890 | $74,644 | 21 | — | $84,629 | $93,006 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable reported a distributable amount of $199K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own stated missions address serious mental illness and community connection (Fountain House), access and equity for artists and creatives (Fractured Atlas), and support for older adults and caregivers (Inn Along the Way). The grants also included support for Primary Stages’ educational programs and general activities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $157,533 across 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $335 to $74,340, with a median grant of $1,750. Its largest grants were $74,340 to Primary Stages, $40,000 to Fountain House, $19,000 to The Carpenter’s Boat Shop, and $9,000 to Westside Community Services. Other reported grants included $4,987 to Fractured Atlas, $2,500 to Honest Ads, $2,000 to Food Bank for NYC, and $1,500 to City Harvest.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Arline Vogel was listed as Executive Director on the 2024 filing.
Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable is led by Arline Vogel, Executive Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arline Vogel
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable
How much does Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable give each year?
Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable gave $158K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $108K across 15 grants.
What is Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable's typical grant size?
Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $1,750, and its average grant was $11,252, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable that year got $21K on average.
Where does Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable give grants?
Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable gives mostly in New York: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maine (13%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and Damariscotta, ME (2 grants).
Does Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (12 grants).
Who are Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable's largest grantees?
Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Primary Stages ($74,340), Fountain House ($40,000) and The Carpenter's Boat Shop ($19,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable?
Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable reported $692K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $199K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable's EIN?
Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6945787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gertrude-and-edward-wiener-charitable-morg_3fc22ae6f8f14095acac607c7d2dc846
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