John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation
The John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing lists seven grants, each with the purpose “general charitable purposes.”
John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation at a glance
In short: John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation gave $3.1M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $437K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,058,931
- +133.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $436,990
- +99.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $24,007,575
- -0.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (99% 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 John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation
- 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: PO Box 73 Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-0073
Phone: (212) 902-8711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($3.0M). Together the top 7 received $3.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 24 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 1% to recipients in Massachusetts. The filing reports 0% for recipients in Washington, DC, and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation gives
- Giving grew 117% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 202% 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 $1.0M (2020) to $3.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $3,000,265 |
| Marthas Vineyard Community Foundation Inc West Tisbury, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $16,666 |
| Apple Orchard Trust Brookline, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| The Skin Cancer Foundation New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| American Farmland Trust Washington, DC | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| American Academy of Dermatology Inc Rosemont, IL | General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
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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 | $24,007,575 | $894,648 | $3,141,957 | $3,058,931 | 7 | $3,065,281 | $822,972 | $1,518,419 |
| 2024 | $24,192,487 | $675,447 | $1,419,981 | $1,311,683 | 6 | $1,316,783 | $711,389 | $1,413,323 |
| 2023 | $24,235,911 | $831,175 | $1,565,144 | $1,477,601 | 6 | $1,479,101 | $751,352 | $1,339,458 |
| 2022 | $24,153,399 | $1,138,298 | $1,522,152 | $1,410,000 | 4 | $1,415,100 | $1,051,246 | $1,478,001 |
| 2021 | $24,537,253 | $1,213,492 | $1,356,629 | $1,263,000 | 1 | — | $1,141,223 | $1,455,204 |
| 2020 | $24,680,390 | $664,037 | $1,108,772 | $1,036,965 | 2 | — | $770,954 | $1,321,226 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M 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 included support for organizations working in music and the arts, education, farmland conservation, and skin health. Carnegie Hall describes its mission as presenting music and musicians and bringing music to a wide audience. Apple Orchard Trust says it supports students and teaching staff at the Apple Orchard School. American Farmland Trust says it protects farmland, promotes sound farming practices, and keeps farmers on the land. The Skin Cancer Foundation describes its work as public and medical education and research.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made seven grants totaling $3,058,931. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $3,000,265, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants were $3,000,265 to Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund, $20,000 to Martha’s Vineyard Community Foundation, and $16,666 to The Carnegie Hall Corporation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John S Weinberg, Amy S Weinberg, and Robert S Kaplan as trustees.
John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy S. Weinberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S. Weinberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert S. Kaplan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation
How much does John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation give each year?
John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation gave $3.1M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 6 grants.
What is John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation's typical grant size?
John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $436,990, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation give grants?
John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation's largest grantees?
John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund ($3,000,265), Marthas Vineyard Community Foundation Inc ($20,000) and The Carnegie Hall Corporation ($16,666), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation?
John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation reported $24.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in music and the arts, education, farmland conservation, and skin health. Carnegie Hall describes its mission as presenting music and musicians and bringing music to a wide audience. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation?
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 John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation's EIN?
John S and Amy S Weinberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3749671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John S and Amy S Weinberg 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 2020–2025
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