The Weiner Nusim Foundation
The Weiner Nusim Foundation is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its stated mission is to empower individuals and communities through the arts, education, and innovative health initiatives, including by providing free educational resources and supporting health-related programs.
The Weiner Nusim Foundation at a glance
In short: The Weiner Nusim Foundation gave $346K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $346,265
- +58.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- -17.6% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $24,733
- +92.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,466,257
- +10.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Weiner Nusim Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The scholarship page says students and universities may submit a detailed letter through the foundation’s contact form. However, the foundation states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 40 Flying Cloud Rd, Stamford, CT 06902
Phone: (203) 526-3895
Website: https://www.weinernusim.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Weiner Nusim Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Afmda ($326K). Together the top 10 received $346K.
Grant Size Distribution
103 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 103 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 1% to Virginia, and rounded shares of 0% each to recipients in the District of Columbia, Michigan, and Connecticut. The listed recipients include organizations in New York City and elsewhere in an individual recipient, as well as recipients in Virginia, Washington, D.C., Michigan, and Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Weiner Nusim Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $117; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $500 repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $346K (2026). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $346K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Afmda New York, NY | General | $326,000 |
| Aftau New York, NY | Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | General | $1,950 |
| Canine Companions Medford, NY | General | $500 |
| City Harvest Brooklyn, NY | General | $500 |
| Feeding America Chicago, IL | General | $500 |
| NY Public Library New York, NY | General | $500 |
| West Hampton Free Library West Hampton Beach, NY | General | $500 |
| MCF Aware CT New York, NY | General | $250 |
| Sacred Heart Fairfield, CT | General | $150 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,466,257 | $637,405 | $400,525 | $346,265 | 14 | $375,514 | $67,587 |
| 2025 | $2,229,458 | $452,448 | $267,060 | $218,992 | 17 | $248,731 | $88,547 |
| 2024 | $2,044,493 | $392,700 | $334,667 | $295,715 | 21 | $314,511 | $81,172 |
| 2023 | $1,985,956 | $143,717 | $138,701 | $92,713 | 24 | $119,847 | $50,039 |
| 2022 | $1,980,940 | $516,589 | $158,018 | $125,181 | 27 | $139,548 | $93,494 |
| 2021 | $1,622,369 | $459,916 | $91,597 | $61,081 | 28 | — | $69,385 |
| 2020 | $1,254,050 | $191,964 | $63,500 | $23,047 | 20 | — | $36,728 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it supports educational resources for teachers, community groups, and students; health education and emergency-response initiatives; and local cultural programs. Its stated specialties include health and well-being, architecture, history, decorative arts and design, and theater arts.
Its website describes programs including Documenting Deco, which introduces New York City students to Art Deco architecture and design through lessons and walking tours, and educational resources related to literature, theater, and the Jazz Age. The foundation also describes supporting free Art Deco Society of New York educational and community outreach programs.
Among its 2025 grantees, the Society of Illustrators received $10. The Society describes its own mission as promoting the art and appreciation of illustration, its history, and its evolving nature through exhibitions, lectures, and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $218,992. Individual grants ranged from $10 to $210,000, with a median grant of $175. The largest listed award was $210,000 to American Friends of Magen David Adom (AFMDA), reported with the purpose “GENERAL.” The foundation’s statement on its 2024 filing says it continued funding AFMDA for swift emergency medical care and also funded a backup generator for emergency station operations. Other listed 2025 awards included $2,500 to Bide A Wee, $1,850 to Central Synagogue, and $1,418 to the Art Deco Society of New York. Its 2026 filing, the latest on this page, reports 14 grants totaling $346,265.
The foundation’s website describes academic scholarships for women seeking undergraduate or graduate careers in business and entrepreneurship. It says applicants should demonstrate strong academic credentials and financial need; priority is given to first-generation college students and women with volunteer or community service or part-time work. The scholarship page says awards are determined by the WN Scholarship Committee, may be renewable based on continued academic achievement, and are paid to the college or university after proof of enrollment. The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Roberta Nusim as president and Jill Fishbin and Susan Monagle as directors.
The Weiner Nusim Foundation is led by Roberta Nusim, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Roberta Nusim
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Monagle
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2026)
Jill Fishbin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $3K, to Susan Monagle (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Weiner Nusim Foundation
How much does The Weiner Nusim Foundation give each year?
The Weiner Nusim Foundation gave $346K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $219K across 17 grants.
What is The Weiner Nusim Foundation's typical grant size?
The Weiner Nusim Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $24,733, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Weiner Nusim Foundation that year got $117 on average.
Where does The Weiner Nusim Foundation give grants?
The Weiner Nusim Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and West Hampton Beach, NY (2 grants).
Does The Weiner Nusim Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Weiner Nusim Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Weiner Nusim Foundation's largest grantees?
The Weiner Nusim Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Afmda ($326,000), Aftau ($15,000) and Central Synagogue ($1,950), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Weiner Nusim Foundation?
The Weiner Nusim Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $637K.
What does The Weiner Nusim Foundation fund?
The foundation says it supports educational resources for teachers, community groups, and students; health education and emergency-response initiatives; and local cultural programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Weiner Nusim Foundation?
The scholarship page says students and universities may submit a detailed letter through the foundation’s contact form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Weiner Nusim Foundation's EIN?
The Weiner Nusim Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1502654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Weiner Nusim Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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