The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation

EVANSTON, IL EIN: 26-2476123

The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EVANSTON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $319K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $3K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$319K

-6.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$49K

+26.4% YoY

Grant Count

25

-3.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

+31.5% YoY

About The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EVANSTON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $319K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $3K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

14states
+6 more states

Cities

Arlington CountyChicagoDallasEvanstonEvanstonbFederal WayGlenviewHighland ParkHoffman EstatesKichigan CityLakewoodLos AngelesMichigan CityMilwaukeeMinneapolisMonroeNew YorkRidgewoodSarasotaSeattle

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$14K$29K$43K$57K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$319,237$339,650$340,288
Revenue$6,095$7,158$7,351
Expenses$52,142$42,113$43,912
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income$2,933$27,020$3,548
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$12K$24K$37K$49K28 grants202031 grants202118 grants202226 grants202325 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Michiana Humane Society$28KYouth Job Center$10KEvanston Roundtable$2KOne Tail at a TIme$1KFelines and Canines$1KEvanston Community FDN$1KFood Depository$627Evanston Animal Shelter$624Warren W Cherry Preschool$515SSP COnnections$515

Grant Size Distribution

128 grants across all recorded years

128<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Michiana Humane Society ($27,709), Youth Job Center ($9,743), Evanston Roundtable ($2,050).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ASPCA Washington, DCCharitable$300
NAMI CHicago Chicago, ILCharitable$104
Curts Cafe Evanston, ILCharitable$500
Evanston Community FDN Evanston, ILCharitable$1,026
Evanston Scholars Evanston, ILCharitable$409
Food Depository Chicago, ILCharitable$627
Kuumba Evanston Evanston, ILCharitable$500
IFAW Yarmouth Port, MACharitable$300
Northwetern Memorial Foundation Evanston, ILCharitable$200
Warren W Cherry Preschool Evanston, ILCharitable$515

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Howard EllmanDirector1
Caryn WeinerDirector1
Elizabeth EllmanDirector1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation?

The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in EVANSTON, IL. It holds $319K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation?

As of 2024, The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation holds $319K in total assets with $6K in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $49K in 2024.

Where does The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation operate?

The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

What size grants does The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation award?

In 2024, The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $49K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation's EIN?

The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2476123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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