Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust
The Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust is a private foundation based in Dedham, Massachusetts. Its 2023 filing reports grants to religious, charitable, educational, medical, and community organizations.
Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust at a glance
In short: Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust gave $147K across 95 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. 5% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $147,255
- +238.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 95
- -27.5% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,550
- +366.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $100
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (5 of 95, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (60% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing listed no specific form and asked applicants to describe purpose and need. Its application information should not be treated as current because the trust filed a final return and reported its liquidation.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed in the filing; this is not current application guidance.
- Deadline
- None was listed in the filing; this is not current application guidance.
- Contact
Application contact: Justin Wyner
Mailing address: 5312 Great Meadow Drive, Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: (508) 588-3300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Hadassah ($55K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
687 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 685 grants of 687 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 38% to recipients in New York. The largest reported grants included recipients in both states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 95 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 5 of 95 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $74 repeat.
- 86% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $224K (2019). In 2023 it made 95 grants totaling $147K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hadassah New York, NY | Religious | $55,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Religious | $30,101 |
| Hebrew Senior Life Roslindale, MA | Medical & Scientific | $10,000 |
| The Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center Boston, MA | Community & Charitable | $5,000 |
| American Jewish Historical Society Newton, MA | Educational | $4,300 |
| Temple Israel Boston, MA | Religious | $4,036 |
| Tufts University Medford, MA | Religious | $3,600 |
| GBH Beacon Circle Boston, MA | Community | $3,500 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center Vineyard Haven, MA | Educational | $3,244 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Justin Wyner Family Charitable Fund Boston, MA | Religious, charitable and community service (liquidation of remaining assets to donor advised fund) | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The trust’s filing type is Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $33,588 | $168,052 | $147,255 | 95 | $166,612 | $29,642 | $4,019 |
| 2022 | $134,624 | $6,526 | $43,657 | $43,549 | 131 | $43,657 | $6,526 | $9,858 |
| 2021 | $172,081 | $16,635 | $39,520 | $37,847 | 153 | $38,520 | $11,635 | $11,007 |
| 2020 | $194,640 | $121,211 | $104,349 | $99,768 | 96 | — | $24,084 | $10,591 |
| 2019 | $177,778 | $22,509 | $232,916 | $223,891 | 212 | — | $107,845 | $14,156 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2023 — 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 trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for religious organizations, Jewish cultural and community organizations, education, and medical and scientific purposes. For example, Hebrew SeniorLife describes its mission as honoring elders and supporting their independence, dignity, and choice. WGBH Educational Foundation says it enriches people’s lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain. The Roxbury Latin School describes its work as providing secondary education to boys in grades 7–12, while the New England Conservatory of Music says it educates and trains musicians of all ages.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the trust reported 95 grants totaling $147,255. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $55,000, with a median of $100. Among the largest grants were $55,000 to Hadassah, $30,101 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, $10,000 to Hebrew Senior Life, $5,000 to the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center, and $4,300 to the American Jewish Historical Society.
The filing stated that the trust did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed no specific application form, asked applicants to describe their purpose and need, and stated there were no award restrictions. These are filing-era instructions, not current application guidance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing listed Justin L. Wyner and Daniel Wyner as trustees.
Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Daniel Wyner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin L. Wyner
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Genevieve Wyner (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust
How much does Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust give each year?
Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust gave $147K across 95 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $44K across 131 grants.
What is Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust's typical grant size?
Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust's median grant in 2023 was $100, and its average grant was $1,550, across 95 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust that year got $3K on average.
Where does Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust give grants?
Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust gives mostly in Massachusetts: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (23 grants), New York, NY (7 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants) and Vineyard Haven, MA (5 grants).
Does Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 95 grants with a stated purpose on Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community & Charitable" (40 grants), "Medical & Scientific" (20 grants) and "Community & Chartiable" (10 grants).
Who are Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust's largest grantees?
Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust's largest 2023 grantees include Hadassah ($55,000), Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($30,101) and Hebrew Senior Life ($10,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for religious organizations, Jewish cultural and community organizations, education, and medical and scientific purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust?
The filing listed no specific form and asked applicants to describe purpose and need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust's EIN?
Justin & Genevieve Wyner Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6088114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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