Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found
Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found is a private foundation based in Manchester, New Hampshire. Its 2024 filing lists eight grants totaling $692,249 to charitable organizations.
Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found at a glance
In short: Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found gave $692K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $87K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $692,249
- -33.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $86,531
- -16.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $87,862
- Total assets
- $28
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found
- 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: 1155 Elm Street, Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: (603) 695-4350
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard University - Cash 703 Stock 199297 ($200K). Together the top 8 received $692K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 52 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 7% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $692K (2024) to $2.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $692K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University - Cash 703 Stock 199297 Cambridge, MA | In Furtherance of Its Charitable Purpose/Mission | $200,000 |
| Camp Harbor View Foundation - Cash 2076 Stock 97924 Boston, MA | In Furtherance of Its Charitable Purpose/Mission | $100,000 |
| Noble and Greenough School - Cash 1765 Stock 98235 Dedham, MA | In Furtherance of Its Charitable Purpose/Mission | $100,000 |
| The Rashi School - Cash 2117 Stock 97883 Dedham, MA | In Furtherance of Its Charitable Purpose/Mission | $100,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Inc - Stock 75723 Boston, MA | In Furtherance of Its Charitable Purpose/Mission | $75,723 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation - Stock 51526 New York, NY | In Furtherance of Its Charitable Purpose/Mission | $51,526 |
| Boys & Girl Clubs of Boston - Cash 970 Stock 39030 Boston, MA | In Furtherance of Its Charitable Purpose/Mission | $40,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies - Cash 482 Stock 24518 Boston, MA | In Furtherance of Its Charitable Purpose/Mission | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28 | $719,357 | $719,399 | $692,249 | 8 | $692,249 | $7 | $14 |
| 2023 | $70 | $1,050,483 | $1,050,461 | $1,033,478 | 10 | $1,033,478 | $5 | $6 |
| 2022 | $48 | $1,340,806 | $1,340,849 | $1,330,001 | 11 | $1,330,001 | — | $80 |
| 2021 | $91 | $1,659,524 | $1,659,874 | $1,633,018 | 11 | $1,633,018 | — | $75 |
| 2020 | $441 | $2,595,574 | $2,599,356 | $2,585,914 | 12 | — | — | $64 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found reported a distributable amount of $14 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $692,249. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $200,000, with a median of $87,862. The largest grants were $200,000 to Harvard University; $100,000 each to Camp Harbor View Foundation, Noble and Greenough School, and The Rashi School; and $75,723 to Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Inc. Other grants included $51,526 to Birthright Israel Foundation, $40,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, and $25,000 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies. The stated purpose for each was “in furtherance of its charitable purpose/mission.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Stephen R. Weiner, Roberta S. Weiner, Melissa Weiner Janfaza, Adam J. Weiner, and Antonietta Puopolo Brogna as trustees.
Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam J. Weiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Weiner Janfaza
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta S. Weiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R. Weiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antonietta Puopolo Brogna
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alan W. Rottenberg (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found
How much does Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found give each year?
Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found gave $692K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 10 grants.
What is Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found's typical grant size?
Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found's median grant in 2024 was $87,862, and its average grant was $86,531, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found give grants?
Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found gives mostly in Massachusetts: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants) and Dedham, MA (2 grants).
Who are Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found's largest grantees?
Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard University - Cash 703 Stock 199297 ($200,000), Camp Harbor View Foundation - Cash 2076 Stock 97924 ($100,000) and Noble and Greenough School - Cash 1765 Stock 98235 ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found?
Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found reported $28 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $692K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found?
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 Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found's EIN?
Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2956417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Roberta & Stephen R Weiner Family Found 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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