The Weingarten Family Foundation
The Weingarten Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Johns Island, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $227K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $48K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Weingarten Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Weingarten Family Foundation gave $48K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,000
- +932.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +350.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,333
- +129.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $226,793
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Weingarten Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CampLauncher Inc ($20K). Together the top 9 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Weingarten Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 239% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 353% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $48K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CampLauncher Inc Bala Cynwyd, PA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim synagogue Charleston, SC | General Support | $15,000 |
| Charleston Gaillard Center Charleston, SC | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Frick Collection New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| American Associates of National Theatre New York, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
| College of Charleston Women's Golf Charleston, SC | General Support | $1,500 |
| Make a Wish Greenville, SC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Share Our Suzy Lowcountry Mount Pleasant, SC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Ministries Sarasota, FL | General Support | $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 | $226,793 | $57,459 | $48,045 | $48,000 | 9 | $48,045 | $6,478 | $13,613 |
| 2024 | $231,058 | $6,704 | $7,150 | $4,650 | 2 | $5,650 | $5,725 | $14,122 |
| 2022 | $245,753 | $3,206 | $16,268 | $14,180 | 1 | $15,230 | $2,206 | $16,572 |
| 2021 | $258,815 | $90,002 | $21,115 | $16,780 | 5 | — | $2,751 | $12,947 |
| 2020 | $230,662 | $107,506 | $24,014 | $23,900 | 1 | — | $56,350 | $9,766 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Weingarten Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Weingarten Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda Weingarten
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey M Weingarten
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael R. Armellino
Trustee
Trustee & Part-Time → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Weingarten Family Foundation
How much does The Weingarten Family Foundation give each year?
The Weingarten Family Foundation gave $48K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
What is The Weingarten Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Weingarten Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $5,333, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Weingarten Family Foundation give grants?
The Weingarten Family Foundation's top state is South Carolina, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (42%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Weingarten Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Weingarten Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Weingarten Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Weingarten Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CampLauncher Inc ($20,000), Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim synagogue ($15,000) and Charleston Gaillard Center ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Weingarten Family Foundation?
The Weingarten Family Foundation reported $227K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Weingarten Family Foundation's EIN?
The Weingarten Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3639274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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