The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Owings Mills, Maryland. Founded in Maryland in 1959 by Harry Weinberg and his wife, Jeanette, it supports programs, direct services, and capital projects intended to assist low-income and vulnerable people and families.
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg at a glance
In short: The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg gave $127.8M across 872 grants in 2024 (avg $147K), top state New York. 28% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,777,020
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 872
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $146,533
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $1,817,175,104
- +3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (163 of 584, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (26% 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 The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The Foundation’s grant process is by invitation only and it does not accept unsolicited requests. Applicants must be registered nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, a qualifying fiscal sponsor, or an Israeli equivalent; provide direct services to low-income and vulnerable populations; and have audited financial statements or external financial reviews.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Park Center Court, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: (410) 654-8500
Website: https://hjweinbergfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
46 open opportunities from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
Baltimore City Community Grants Program: Capital Grants - Aging
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Baltimore City Community Grants Program: Capital Grants - Education
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Baltimore City Community Grants Program: Capital Grants - Health
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Who The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wai'anae Community Re-Development Corporation ($7.0M across 5 grants). Together the top 10 received $32.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
4,222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,767 grants of 4,222 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says its funding primarily goes to communities tied to Harry and Jeanette Weinberg’s lives and legacies. It identifies Baltimore, Hawaiʻi, Israel, and Northeastern Pennsylvania as priority communities. Its 2024 filing describes support for programs primarily located in Maryland, Hawaiʻi, Northeastern Pennsylvania, Israel, and the Former Soviet Union.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 872 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 163 of 584 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $107K; repeat grants $262K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $125.0M (2020) to $141.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 872 grants totaling $127.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wai'anae Community Re-Development Corporation Waianae, HI | To support mao farms acquisition of additional land for expanding food security and housing via a land grant from the foundation the organizations work-based learning, leadership, post-secondary education, and community health programs.. | $6,835,620 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY | To support two of this organizations initiatives: eshel, which helps older adults age with independence and quality of life, and tevet, which provides workforce training to a range of people. | $3,850,000 |
| The Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore Baltimore, MD | To support the general operations of this jewish federation, which coordinates anti-poverty work among several direct-services agencies serving the jewish community. | $3,000,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc New York, NY | To support two of this organizations initiatives: eshel, which helps older adults age with independence and quality of life, and tevet, which provides workforce training to a range of people. | $1,800,000 |
| National Fund for Workforce Solutions Washington, DC | To support the general operations of this organization, which works with 34 local collaborative efforts to increase employment opportunities for workers and job seekers. | $1,300,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | To support mobility labs (learning and action bets), a collaborative that is working to develop new solutions to sustainably lift families out of poverty in diverse urban, suburban, and rural communities and promote dynamic leaders who will aim to change the national conversation around social and economic mobility. | $1,250,000 |
| Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies Inc Paramus, NJ | To support the general operations of this umbrella organization for jewish human service agencies that provide a range of essential services. | $1,100,000 |
| Fund for Educational Excellence Inc Baltimore, MD | To support the baltimore summer funding collaborative, a partnership of organizations that fund high-quality summer programs for city children and youth. | $1,050,000 |
| Breaking Ground Housing Development Fund Corporation New York, NY | To support the creation of an internal fund that will allow this organization to develop more affordable housing. | $1,000,000 |
| Breaking Ground Housing Development Fund Corporation New York, NY | To support the creation of an internal fund that will allow this organization to develop more affordable housing. | $1,000,000 |
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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 | $1,817,175,104 | $214,832,652 | $171,125,373 | $127,777,020 | 872 | $145,839,684 | $157,330,261 | $147,651,355 |
| 2023 | $1,751,272,254 | $161,752,607 | $183,912,932 | $140,190,305 | 927 | $157,397,037 | $134,364,543 | $146,671,068 |
| 2022 | $1,754,776,679 | $107,302,546 | $177,471,641 | $141,085,105 | 857 | $156,116,300 | $98,241,817 | $156,506,627 |
| 2021 | $1,822,527,540 | $206,519,752 | $160,628,662 | $127,242,858 | 673 | $139,112,181 | $192,864,770 | $156,907,291 |
| 2020 | $1,774,444,450 | $152,877,390 | $155,215,708 | $124,986,337 | 893 | — | $136,555,524 | $135,396,035 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg reported a distributable amount of $147.7M for 2024 — 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 five focus areas are Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Aging. It supports organizations that provide safe, affordable housing; help people lead healthy lives and secure quality jobs; offer high-quality academic and developmental opportunities for middle- and high-school-age youth; and help older adults remain independent and live with dignity in their communities. Its grants can support capital projects, programs, and general operations.
The Foundation supports registered nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, a qualifying fiscal sponsor, or an Israeli equivalent. Eligible organizations must provide direct services to low-income and vulnerable populations and have audited financial statements or external financial reviews. The Foundation states that it does not fund individuals, arts and culture, postsecondary scholarships, debt reduction, colleges and universities, or religious institutions and facilities.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work funded. Waianae Community Re-Development describes its mission as providing educational and employment opportunities, particularly for youth, through community-based activities including an organic farm, college degree programs, internships, and school curriculum. The National Fund for Workforce Solutions says it works with workers, employers, and communities to advance a skilled workforce, promote good jobs, and invest in equitable outcomes. Federation Housing describes its work as providing affordable housing and community facilities for low-income seniors.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports 872 grants totaling $127,777,020. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $6,835,620, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest grants reported in the 2024 filing were $6,835,620 to Waianae Community Re-Development Corporation for support related to Mao Farms’ land acquisition, food security, housing, and community programs; $3,850,000 to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for its Eshel and Tevet initiatives; and $3,000,000 to the Associated Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore for general operations supporting anti-poverty work. Other listed grants included $1,300,000 to the National Fund for Workforce Solutions for general operations, $1,250,000 to the Robin Hood Foundation for Mobility Labs, and $1,050,000 to the Fund for Educational Excellence for the Baltimore Summer Funding Collaborative.
The Foundation also describes a Small Grants Program for operating, program, or capital grants aligned with its five focus areas, with a maximum award of $50,000 over two years. Its Leadership Grants Program supports the development of leaders of color at grantee organizations, with grants of up to $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Paula Pretlow as chair and trustee, and Robert T. Kelly Jr., Gordon Berlin, Nimrod Goor, and Margery Bronster as trustees. Rachel Monroe is listed as president; Giorgio Caldarone as vice president of real estate operations and secretary; Craig Mellendick as CFO and treasurer; and Arlene Cox, marked as retired effective August 1, 2024, as COO and secretary.
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg is led by Rachel Monroe, President on every filing since 2020; all 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rachel Monroe
President
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$829K (2020) → $1.1M (2024)
Paula Pretlow
Chair & Trustee
Trustee → Chair Elect & Trustee, 2022
Chair Elect & Trustee → Chair & Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Gordon Berlin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Nimrod Goor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5.8 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Robert T. Kelly Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5.2 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Margery Bronster
Trustee
On filings since 2023
6.5 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $50K (2024)
Arlene Cox
COO & Secretary
Secretary → COO & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$296K (2020) → $570K (2024)
Craig Mellendick
CFO & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$626K (2024)
Giorgio Caldarone
Vice President, Real Estate Operations & Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$878K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Fay Hartog-Levin (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1.1M, to Rachel Monroe (President). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg
How much does The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg give each year?
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg gave $127.8M across 872 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140.2M across 927 grants.
What is The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg's typical grant size?
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $146,533, across 872 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg that year got $107K on average.
Where does The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg give grants?
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg's top state is New York, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (23%) and Hawaii (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (195 grants), New York, NY (103 grants), Honolulu, HI (65 grants) and Chicago, IL (41 grants).
Does The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg give general operating support?
Yes: 26% of The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (229 of 872) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To Support Local Security Needs for the Jewish Community." (4 grants).
Who are The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg's largest grantees?
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg's largest 2024 grantees include Wai'anae Community Re-Development Corporation ($6,953,120 across 5 grants), American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee Inc ($5,683,600 across 5 grants) and Keshet ($4,213,200 across 60 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($250,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg?
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg reported $1.8B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg fund?
The Foundation’s five focus areas are Housing, Health, Jobs, Education, and Aging. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg?
The Foundation’s grant process is by invitation only and it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg's EIN?
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6037034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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