The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation
The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Albany, New York. Its 2024 giving included support for organizations in areas such as arts and humanities, health care, public space, land conservation, and community services.
The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation gave $5.8M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $180K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,773,500
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $180,422
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $21,078,718
- -8.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (90% 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 Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Gs Wealth Servicespo Box 15201, Albany, NY 12212
Phone: (518) 886-4104
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Park Conservancy ($2.1M). Together the top 10 received $5.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
181 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 181 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 6% to Massachusetts, 3% to Connecticut, and 2% to Nebraska. The filing also lists New Jersey at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 32 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $221K; repeat grants $173K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 319% 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 $3.4M (2020) to $6.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $5.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Purpose | $2,125,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering New York, NY | General Purpose | $1,000,000 |
| American Friends of Les Arts Florissants New York, NY | General Purpose | $720,000 |
| Julliard School New York, NY | General Purpose | $475,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | General Purpose | $280,000 |
| Tobey Hospital Wareham, MA | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| American Academy in Rome New York City, NY | General Purpose | $160,000 |
| Library of America New York, NY | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| Friends of the High Line New York, NE | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Open Space Institute New York, NY | General Purpose | $100,000 |
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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 | $21,078,718 | $4,171,994 | $6,138,430 | $5,773,500 | 32 | $5,781,920 | $3,917,579 | $1,810,108 |
| 2023 | $23,062,095 | $4,688,259 | $6,383,766 | $6,007,700 | 32 | $6,015,950 | $4,320,443 | $1,760,965 |
| 2022 | $23,892,795 | $1,427,000 | $5,078,762 | $4,560,000 | 32 | $4,568,500 | $1,055,268 | $1,930,718 |
| 2021 | $27,607,142 | $6,202,692 | $4,183,781 | $3,794,400 | 46 | $3,827,756 | $5,846,667 | $2,100,291 |
| 2020 | $25,713,900 | $1,175,133 | $3,732,493 | $3,355,000 | 39 | — | $810,735 | $1,820,661 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.8M 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The American Academy in Rome describes itself as a residential institute for advanced work in the arts and humanities. Friends of the High Line says it works to build and maintain a public space on the High Line, while the Open Space Institute describes its work as protecting land for clean water, recreation, communities, and wildlife habitat. Family Centers says its mission is to empower children, adults, families, and communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $5,773,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $2,125,000, with a median of $17,500. Its largest listed grants included $2,125,000 to Central Park Conservancy, $1,000,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering, $720,000 to American Friends of Les Arts Florissants, $475,000 to Juilliard School, and $280,000 to Columbia University. Each was listed for general purpose.
Other 2024 grants included $160,000 to American Academy in Rome, $100,000 each to Friends of the High Line and Open Space Institute, $75,000 to Family Centers, $50,000 to Buzzards Bay Coalition, $25,000 to Opening Act, $15,000 to Natural Areas Conservancy, and $10,000 to Sippican Historical Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sydney H Weinberg, Elizabeth W Smith, and Peter A Weinberg as part-time trustees.
The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth W. Smith
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter A. Weinberg
Trustee & Part-Time
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sydney H. Weinberg
Trustee & Part-Time
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 The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation
How much does The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation give each year?
The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation gave $5.8M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.0M across 32 grants.
What is The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $180,422, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation that year got $221K on average.
Where does The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation give grants?
The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation gives mostly in New York: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (15 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants), Marion, MA (3 grants) and New Bedford, MA (2 grants).
Does The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central Park Conservancy ($2,125,000), Memorial Sloan Kettering ($1,000,000) and American Friends of Les Arts Florissants ($720,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation?
The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation reported $21.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The American Academy in Rome describes itself as a residential institute for advanced work in the arts and humanities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation?
The foundation 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 The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation's EIN?
The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2998603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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