Max Weintraub Foundation Inc
Max Weintraub Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in New York, Florida, and Vermont, including Jewish, humanitarian, food-assistance, and community organizations.
Max Weintraub Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Max Weintraub Foundation Inc gave $52K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $51,670
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,975
- +19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $1,033,821
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Max Weintraub Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing says to submit a formal business letter describing the organization’s activities. It lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at any time.
- Contact
Application contact: Aviva Weintraub
Mailing address: 140 Riverside Drive Apt 11-F, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (917) 848-2165
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Max Weintraub Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Ansche Chesed ($11K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to Florida, and 9% to Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Max Weintraub Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2021) to $57K (2020). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Ansche Chesed New York, NY | UnrestrictedUnrestricted | $10,670 |
| Reboot West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Razom for Ukraine NY, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Communities of Vermont Burlington, VT | Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| New Israel Fund New York, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Citymeals On Wheels New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| City Harvest New York, NY | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,033,821 | $47,789 | $71,290 | $51,670 | 13 | $51,670 | $35,125 | $50,428 |
| 2023 | $1,013,990 | $68,401 | $75,170 | $56,520 | 17 | $56,520 | $68,401 | $48,988 |
| 2022 | $970,798 | $31,368 | $66,380 | $50,554 | 15 | $50,554 | $30,518 | $52,766 |
| 2021 | $1,188,863 | $71,031 | $69,923 | $50,363 | 15 | $69,923 | $71,031 | $54,616 |
| 2020 | $1,140,978 | $39,168 | $73,583 | $56,686 | 13 | — | $38,608 | $55,460 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Max Weintraub Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $50K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 13 grants totaling $51,670. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,670, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $10,670 to Congregation Ansche Chesed; $10,000 to Reboot; $5,000 each to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and Razom for Ukraine; and $4,500 to Jewish Communities of Vermont. Other listed recipients included God’s Love We Deliver ($3,000), New Israel Fund ($3,000), Citymeals On Wheels ($2,500), Cornell University ($2,500), City Harvest ($2,000), Friends of Green Chimneys ($2,000), and NACOEJ ($1,000). The filing describes these grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aviva Weintraub as president, Gordon Tapper as secretary, and George Neuhaus Jr CPA as treasurer.
Max Weintraub Foundation Inc is led by Aviva Weintraub, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aviva Weintraub
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Neuhaus Jr. CPA
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gordon Tapper
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Max Weintraub Foundation Inc
How much does Max Weintraub Foundation Inc give each year?
Max Weintraub Foundation Inc gave $52K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 17 grants.
What is Max Weintraub Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Max Weintraub Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,975, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Max Weintraub Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Max Weintraub Foundation Inc give grants?
Max Weintraub Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and Vermont (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Max Weintraub Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Max Weintraub Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Max Weintraub Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Max Weintraub Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Ansche Chesed ($10,670), Reboot ($10,000) and American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Max Weintraub Foundation Inc?
Max Weintraub Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Max Weintraub Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Max Weintraub Foundation Inc's EIN?
Max Weintraub Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3980892. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Max Weintraub Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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