The Lorne Weil Charitable
The Lorne Weil Charitable is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $213K. Net investment income was $111K.
The Lorne Weil Charitable at a glance
In short: The Lorne Weil Charitable gave $213K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,608
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,373
- +38.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $1,865,617
- -5.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (35% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lorne Weil Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Berkshire School ($75K). Together the top 7 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 42 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lorne Weil Charitable gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 159% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $159K (2021) to $213K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire School Sheffield, MA | General | $75,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General | $50,000 |
| The Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ | General | $50,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Woodstock Area Jewish Community Woodstock, VT | General | $5,000 |
| Human Rights Watch New York, NY | General | $1,543 |
| AIDS Walk NY New York, NY | General | $1,065 |
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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 | $1,865,617 | $134,161 | $235,874 | $212,608 | 7 | $212,608 | $110,895 | $133,838 |
| 2023 | $1,967,330 | $35,083 | $219,545 | $198,079 | 9 | $198,079 | $28,687 | $126,505 |
| 2022 | $2,151,792 | $62,680 | $227,774 | $194,500 | 10 | $194,500 | $29,406 | $135,542 |
| 2021 | $2,316,886 | $284,452 | $188,804 | $159,000 | 6 | $159,000 | $254,648 | $147,545 |
| 2020 | $2,221,238 | $59,470 | $203,156 | $177,800 | 10 | — | $34,114 | $130,263 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lorne Weil Charitable reported a distributable amount of $134K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lorne Weil Charitable is led by A. Lorne Weil, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
A. Lorne Weil
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Weil
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Novogrod Co McLaughlin Stern
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Novogrod Co McLaughlinstern (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 The Lorne Weil Charitable
How much does The Lorne Weil Charitable give each year?
The Lorne Weil Charitable gave $213K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $198K across 9 grants.
What is The Lorne Weil Charitable's typical grant size?
The Lorne Weil Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $30,373, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lorne Weil Charitable give grants?
The Lorne Weil Charitable's top state is Massachusetts, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and New Jersey (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Lorne Weil Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lorne Weil Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lorne Weil Charitable's largest grantees?
The Lorne Weil Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Berkshire School ($75,000), Georgetown University ($50,000) and The Lawrenceville School ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lorne Weil Charitable?
The Lorne Weil Charitable reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $213K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $134K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lorne Weil Charitable's EIN?
The Lorne Weil Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4078531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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