The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg
The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. It supports other charitable organizations through contributions and states that it is not involved in direct charitable activities.
The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg at a glance
In short: The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg gave $2.4M across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $102K), mostly in New York. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,444,250
- -67.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $101,844
- -68.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,991,421
- -6.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (7 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists Peter Weinberg as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Peter Weinberg
Mailing address: PO Box 15201, Albany, NY 12212
Phone: (518) 886-4101
Email: pweinberg@pwpartners.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Jewish Appeal ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 125 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 70% of grant dollars, those in Massachusetts received 23%, and those in Connecticut received 6%. The filing also lists grant shares for Colorado and Maryland, each at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 24 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $55K; repeat grants $121K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−17%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 242% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.9M (2023) to $7.4M (2024). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Jewish Appeal New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,050,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center New York, NY | General Purpose | $500,000 |
| Deerfield Academy Deerfield, MA | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Smith College Northampton, MA | General Purpose | $225,000 |
| Waterside School Stamford, CT | General Purpose | $115,000 |
| American Jewish Committee New York, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Lesley University Cambridge, MA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Friends of the High Line New York, NY | General Purpose | $25,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | General Purpose | $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 | $9,991,421 | $13,868,971 | $2,535,266 | $2,444,250 | 24 | $2,452,125 | $2,306,209 | $1,013,157 |
| 2024 | $10,649,729 | $578,724 | $7,552,457 | $7,397,067 | 23 | $7,404,567 | $380,932 | $801,014 |
| 2023 | $12,400,490 | $8,489,486 | $2,005,784 | $1,883,900 | 26 | $1,891,400 | $4,224,448 | $700,262 |
| 2022 | $9,427,245 | $1,958,603 | $3,059,407 | $2,937,654 | 26 | $2,948,904 | $1,848,400 | $844,919 |
| 2021 | $10,528,049 | $369,319 | $2,261,669 | $2,174,613 | 26 | — | $200,649 | $878,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 states that its primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under Section 501(c) through contributions. Its grants provide examples of the types of organizations it supports. Waterside School says its mission is to provide a well-rounded early education for motivated, disadvantaged children. Lesley University describes its work as transformative education combining rigorous academics with practical experience. The American Jewish Committee says it works to enhance the wellbeing of Jewish people and Israel and advance human rights and democratic values.
Other 2025 recipients include Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Friends of the High Line, and Abilis. Friends of the High Line says it works to build and maintain the High Line as a public space; Abilis says it supports people with developmental disabilities and their families in lower Fairfield County.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $2,444,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,050,000, with a median grant of $25,000. The largest grants were $1,050,000 to United Jewish Appeal, $500,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, $250,000 to Deerfield Academy, $225,000 to Smith College, and $115,000 to Waterside School. Each was listed for general purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter A Weinberg and Deborah L Weinberg as trustees.
The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Deborah L Weinberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter A Weinberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg
How much does The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg give each year?
The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg gave $2.4M across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7.4M across 23 grants.
What is The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg's typical grant size?
The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $101,844, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg that year got $55K on average.
Where does The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg give grants?
The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (23%) and Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Greenwich, CT (4 grants), Stamford, CT (2 grants) and Cambridge, MA (2 grants).
Does The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg's largest grantees?
The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg's largest 2025 grantees include United Jewish Appeal ($1,050,000), Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center ($500,000) and Deerfield Academy ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg?
The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to support organizations exempt under Section 501(c) through contributions. Its grants provide examples of the types of organizations it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg's EIN?
The Peter a and Deborah L Weinberg's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3920469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Peter a and Deborah L 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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