Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc
The Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that supports charitable causes in healthcare, education, science, social welfare, and the environment. Its website describes founder Marvin H. Weiner as a Baltimore-based entrepreneur who created the foundation before his death in 2022.
Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $238K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,621,333
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $238,303
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $36,269,998
- +345.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (96% 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 Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing names Jacqueline Bernstein as the application contact. The process generally requires a narrative describing the request and organization; proof of 501(c)(3) status; a list of current and former officers, directors, and trustees for the past two years; reviewed financial statements for the past three years; tax returns for the prior two years; and a good-standing certificate. The filing says grants are limited to 501(c) organizations working in healthcare, education, science, social welfare, and the environment.
- Review Cycle
- Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
- Deadline
- Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Jacqueline Bernstein
Mailing address: 60 Isla Bahia Drive, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: (410) 241-8668
Website: https://mhweiner.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Johns Hopkins Hospital ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 37 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In 2025, 96% of its grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 3% to recipients in Florida, and 1% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 286% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $990K (2021) to $7.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD | Division of Cardiology - Cardiac Arythmia Center | $1,500,000 |
| Beth Tfiloh Congregation Baltimore, MD | Faculty Endowments and Educational Scholarships | $500,000 |
| The B&O Railroad Museum Baltimore, MD | Museum Expansion | $333,333 |
| Erin Levitas Foundation Pasadena, MD | Sexual Response Outreach Program | $54,000 |
| Clean Earth Initiative Boca Raton, FL | Environmental Testing | $50,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | Chana Annual Fundraising Event Sponsorship | $50,000 |
| The Brem Foundation Silver Spring, MD | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Behring Global Educational Foundation Danville, CA | Wheelchair Foundation - Purchase of Wheelchairs | $28,000 |
| Blink of an Eye Baltimore, MD | Spinal Cord Navigation Program | $25,000 |
| The Crossroads Club Delray Beach, FL | Unrestricted General Operating Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $36,269,998 | $54,572,567 | $2,938,193 | $2,621,333 | 11 | $2,816,865 | $9,685,376 | $986,599 |
| 2024 | $8,134,086 | $2,520,079 | $2,654,844 | $2,383,333 | 4 | $2,576,617 | $793,937 | $441,941 |
| 2023 | $8,268,851 | $2,430,880 | $7,563,377 | $7,300,000 | 7 | $7,488,855 | $313,004 | $385,914 |
| 2022 | $13,427,291 | $1,315,111 | $1,863,001 | $1,710,000 | 5 | $1,710,000 | $457,720 | $655,811 |
| 2021 | $13,975,181 | $145,185 | $1,170,004 | $990,250 | 10 | $990,250 | $287,520 | $749,134 |
| 2020 | $15,000,000 | $15,000,740 | $740 | — | — | — | — | $30,781 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $987K 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
The foundation’s website says it seeks to fund worthy causes in healthcare, education, science, social welfare, and the environment. Its 2025 filing says it makes contributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations involved in direct charitable activities and limits grants to 501(c) organizations working in those areas.
Among its 2025 grantees, Behring Global Educational Foundation describes its mission as coordinating worldwide wheelchair deliveries and supporting education, health, food, and museum programs. The foundation’s 2025 grant to Behring Global Educational Foundation was designated for wheelchair purchases.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $2,621,333. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $1,500,000, with a median grant of $50,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $1,500,000 to Johns Hopkins Hospital for its Division of Cardiology – Cardiac Arrhythmia Center; $500,000 to Beth Tfiloh Congregation for faculty endowments and educational scholarships; and $333,333 to the B&O Railroad Museum for museum expansion. Other grants included $54,000 to Erin Levitas Foundation for its Sexual Response Outreach Program, $50,000 to Clean Earth Initiative for environmental testing, and $50,000 to The Brem Foundation for unrestricted general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jacqueline Bernstein as president and secretary, Wendy Goldman as vice president and treasurer, and Richard M. Kremen and Thomas Lindley as trustees.
Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc is led by Jacqueline Bernstein, President & Secretary on every filing since 2023; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jacqueline Bernstein
President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $45K (2025)
Richard M. Kremen
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
$20K (2024) → $39K (2025)
Thomas Lindley
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2.5 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $31K (2025)
Wendy Goldman
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$60K (2023) → $63K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Scott M. Weiner (2020–2022) — President, Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Marvin H. Weiner (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $63K, to Wendy Goldman (Vice President/Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc
How much does Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc give each year?
Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc gave $2.6M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.4M across 4 grants.
What is Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $238,303, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc give grants?
Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (6 grants).
Does Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 18% of Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Johns Hopkins Hospital ($1,500,000), Beth Tfiloh Congregation ($500,000) and The B&O Railroad Museum ($339,333 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc?
Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc reported $36.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $987K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website says it seeks to fund worthy causes in healthcare, education, science, social welfare, and the environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc?
The filing names Jacqueline Bernstein as the application contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc's EIN?
Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4261194. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Marvin H Weiner Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/marvin-h-weiner-foundation-inc-morg_15fc214db5034ae98adb2e290917a7ee
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