Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg
Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $375K. Net investment income was $170K.
Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg at a glance
In short: Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg gave $375K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $374,881
- -31.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,860
- -23.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,105,386
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (72% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Institute for Truth in Accounting ($135K across 2 grants). Together the top 7 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 39 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2020) to $660K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $375K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glencoe Park District Glencoe, IL | Renovate and Reconstruct Public Recreation Center | $120,000 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | School of Accountancy - Truth in Accounting Program | $100,081 |
| Institute for Truth in Accounting Chicago, IL | General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific Purpose | $100,000 |
| Institute for Truth in Accounting Chicago, IL | General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific Purpose | $35,000 |
| Fill a Heart 4 Kids Lake Forest, IL | General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific Purpose | $5,000 |
| Israel Tennis Centers Foundation New York, NY | General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific Purpose | $5,000 |
| Northfield Township Food Pantry Glenview, IL | General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific Purpose | $5,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel Glencoe, IL | General, Charitable, Religious, Educational or Scientific Purpose | $4,800 |
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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 | $4,105,386 | $357,665 | $387,524 | $374,881 | 8 | $379,036 | $169,551 | $287,494 |
| 2024 | $4,034,745 | $189,249 | $559,948 | $547,525 | 9 | $551,482 | $184,120 | $283,172 |
| 2023 | $4,375,967 | $205,746 | $673,888 | $660,300 | 10 | $665,896 | $200,514 | $294,275 |
| 2022 | $4,819,518 | $158,738 | $537,810 | $523,025 | 7 | $529,581 | $154,085 | $317,425 |
| 2021 | $5,168,347 | $5,116,246 | $312,347 | $301,022 | 5 | $307,713 | $112,802 | $190,616 |
| 2020 | $118,146 | $29,829 | $51,193 | $48,000 | 4 | — | $27,637 | $50,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg reported a distributable amount of $287K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg is led by Jack A. Weinberg, Chairman, Secretary & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jack A. Weinberg
Chairman, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila A. Weinberg
Vice Chairman, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg
How much does Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg give each year?
Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg gave $375K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $548K across 9 grants.
What is Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg's typical grant size?
Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $46,860, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg give grants?
Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg gives mostly in Illinois: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants) and Glencoe, IL (2 grants).
Does Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg's largest grantees?
Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg's largest 2025 grantees include Institute for Truth in Accounting ($135,000 across 2 grants), Glencoe Park District ($120,000) and University of Denver ($100,081), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg?
Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $379K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $287K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg's EIN?
Jack a and Sheila a Weinberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5437500. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 September 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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