The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc
The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stevenson, Maryland. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Maryland, Florida, and Massachusetts.
The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc gave $157K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Maryland. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $157,000
- -21.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,700
- -37.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $16,000
- Total assets
- $5,242,395
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (80% 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 Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The filing instructs applicants to contact Jonathan Weinman and submit materials in written format, including a synopsis of the applicant’s function and purpose. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Jonathan Weinman
Mailing address: PO Box 530, Stevenson, MD 21153
Phone: (410) 484-9738
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Associated ($35K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (80%), Florida (19%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $200K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Associated Baltimore, MD | To Further Theorganizations Goals | $35,000 |
| Jewish Community Services Inc Baltimore, MD | To Further Theorganizations Goals | $30,000 |
| Menorah Life Foundation St Petersburg, FL | To Further Theorganizations Goals | $30,000 |
| Kirk P Gaddy Youth and Community Center Baltimore, MD | To Further Theorganizations Goals | $18,250 |
| Pivot Inc Baltimore, MD | To Further Theorganizations Goals | $17,000 |
| Bach in Baltimore Baltimore, MD | To Further Theorganizations Goals | $15,000 |
| Olympian Brotherhood of America Baltimore, MD | To Further Theorganizations Goals | $5,000 |
| Towson University Towson, MD | To Further Theorganizations Goals | $3,000 |
| St Francis Academy Baltimore, MD | To Further Theorganizations Goals | $2,750 |
| Clark University Worcester, MA | To Further Theorganizations Goals | $1,000 |
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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 | $5,242,395 | $301,162 | $289,138 | $157,000 | 10 | $230,264 | $254,049 | $253,242 |
| 2024 | $5,128,893 | $-266,135 | $288,148 | $199,750 | 8 | $235,610 | $264,737 | $249,862 |
| 2023 | $5,665,161 | $179,942 | $236,131 | $125,536 | 9 | $185,510 | $263,916 | $230,733 |
| 2022 | $6,025,974 | $71,321 | $133,294 | $89,986 | 8 | $89,986 | $64,274 | $196,745 |
| 2021 | $5,834,237 | $777,643 | $249,564 | $99,282 | 12 | $174,178 | $716,282 | $261,478 |
| 2020 | $5,532,431 | $283,036 | $202,624 | $115,222 | 11 | — | $251,209 | $237,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $253K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $157,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $16,000. The largest awards were $35,000 to The Associated, $30,000 each to Jewish Community Services Inc and Menorah Life Foundation, $18,250 to Kirk P Gaddy Youth and Community Center, and $17,000 to Pivot Inc. Each grant was described as being to further the recipient organization’s goals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Morris Weinman, president, who was reported deceased in June 2025, and Jonathan H. Weinman, secretary/treasurer.
The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Jonathan H. Weinman, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan H. Weinman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$53K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Morris M. Weinman (2020–2025) — President · Filing note: Deceased June 2025
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $53K, to Jonathan H Weinman (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc
How much does The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc give each year?
The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc gave $157K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $200K across 8 grants.
What is The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $16,000, and its average grant was $15,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc give grants?
The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (7 grants).
Does The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further Theorganizations Goals" (10 grants).
Who are The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Associated ($35,000), Jewish Community Services Inc ($30,000) and Menorah Life Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc?
The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $230K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $253K (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.
How do I apply for a grant from The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6051197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Toby & Melvin Weinman Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
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