Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation
The Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation is a private foundation based in Lyme, New Hampshire. It made 17 grants totaling $203,850 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations including education, health, community-service, conservation, and cultural organizations.
Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation at a glance
In short: Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation gave $204K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $203,850
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +30.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,991
- -43.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,807,963
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (25% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 55 Hardscrabble Lane, Lyme, NH 03768
Phone: (603) 795-2074
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hualalai Ohana Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 43 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Illinois and Hawaii, at 25% each, followed by New York at 20%, Florida at 10%, and Massachusetts at 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation gives
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2023) to $276K (2024). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hualalai Ohana Foundation Kailuakona, HI | General Support | $50,200 |
| Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Downers Grove, IL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Oak Hill Music Festival Hartsdale, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Ellis Island Honors Society Floral Park, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| First Boston, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Give Kids the World Kissimmee, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Intermountain Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | General Support | $10,000 |
| Max Planck Institute for Neuroscience Jupiter, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| National Academy of Medicine Atlanta, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,807,963 | $91,599 | $244,556 | $203,850 | 17 | $206,812 | $54,420 | $195,193 |
| 2024 | $2,960,920 | $321,930 | $311,125 | $275,500 | 13 | $281,518 | $235,875 | $184,405 |
| 2023 | $2,950,115 | $106,698 | $84,648 | $45,500 | 4 | $56,470 | $76,685 | $167,369 |
| 2022 | $2,928,065 | $435,150 | $144,966 | $111,000 | 9 | $116,967 | $194,134 | $177,395 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation reported a distributable amount of $195K 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 show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Hualalai Ohana Foundation says it awards medical assistance and educational scholarships to Hualalai community employees and their families. Give Kids the World says it fulfills wishes for children with critical illnesses and their families, while Nourishing Hope says it provides food, mental health support, and social services.
Other 2025 grantees describe their work as creating partnerships between people and guide dogs (Guide Dogs for the Blind) and protecting local land and waters through conservation, stewardship, education, and advocacy (The Hanover Conservancy).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $203,850. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,200, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included $50,200 to Hualalai Ohana Foundation, $50,000 to Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and $25,000 to Fractured Atlas Oak Hill Music Festival. Each was listed for general support.
Other 2025 grants included $10,000 each to Ellis Island Honors Society, FIRST, Give Kids the World, Intermountain Foundation, Max Planck Institute for Neuroscience, and National Academy of Medicine. The foundation also gave $5,000 to Tunnel to Towers Foundation and $5,000 to Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Weinstein and Miriam Weinstein as trustees.
Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Weinstein
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Weinstein
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation
How much does Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation give each year?
Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation gave $204K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $276K across 13 grants.
What is Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation's typical grant size?
Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,991, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation give grants?
Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Hawaii (25%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hanover, NH (2 grants).
Does Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation's largest grantees?
Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Hualalai Ohana Foundation ($50,200), Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine ($50,000) and Fractured Atlas Oak Hill Music Festival ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation?
Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $195K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Hualalai Ohana Foundation says it awards medical assistance and educational scholarships to Hualalai community employees and their families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation's EIN?
Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4140781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Jim and Mimi Weinstein Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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