The Weinig Foundation Inc
The Weinig Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including libraries, educational institutions, arts organizations, and charitable and community-service organizations.
The Weinig Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Weinig Foundation Inc gave $133K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $132,802
- -37.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,579
- -35.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,779,333
- +6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Weinig Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 25 Sutton Place, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 686-7160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Weinig Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of the Palm Beach County Library ($35K). Together the top 10 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (57%) and Florida (26%), followed by Vermont (9%) and Maine (4%). The remaining 4% is listed with an unknown recipient state. The named recipients include organizations in New York, Florida, Vermont, and Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Weinig Foundation Inc gives
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% 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 (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 $53K (2022) to $212K (2023). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $133K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Palm Beach County Library West Palm Beach, FL | General Education and Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| Morgan Library & Museum New York, NY | General Education and Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Partnership for Quality Education New York, NY | General Education and Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| Friends of NY Public Library New York, NY | General Education and Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| Cutler Memorial Library Plainfield, VT | General Education and Charitable Purposes | $6,000 |
| Cabot Public Library Cabot, VT | General Education and Charitable Purposes | $5,400 |
| Denmark Public Library Denmark, ME | General Education and Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Syracuse University in Florence | General Education and Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Teachers College Columbia University New York, NY | General Education and Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Xavier Mission New York, NY | General Education and Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,779,333 | $274,694 | $184,167 | $132,802 | 29 | $144,940 | $236,945 | $202,423 |
| 2023 | $1,676,855 | $142,573 | $258,177 | $211,591 | 30 | $227,277 | $111,673 | $160,552 |
| 2022 | $1,790,643 | $47,063 | $92,329 | $53,200 | 7 | $65,939 | $20,673 | $150,411 |
| 2021 | $1,835,302 | $117,151 | $111,152 | $77,400 | 8 | $77,485 | $65,465 | $175,136 |
| 2020 | $1,829,303 | $231,523 | $113,722 | $73,790 | 18 | — | $204,219 | $140,640 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Weinig Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $202K 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 grant recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. Cutler Memorial Library describes its mission as providing free access to information and a space for learning and community. Xavier Mission says it provides food, clothing, life-skills training, and financial assistance to homeless and low-income people and families in the New York metro area. Gotham Early Music Scene says it promotes public understanding and appreciation of early music in New York City. Other supported organizations include the New York Botanical Garden, which describes its work as plant research and public education, and Wild Bird Fund, which provides care and rehabilitation for New York City wildlife.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $132,802. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $35,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $35,000 to Friends of the Palm Beach County Library; $20,000 each to Morgan Library & Museum and Partnership for Quality Education; and $10,000 to Friends of NY Public Library. Other notable awards included $6,000 to Cutler Memorial Library, $5,400 to Cabot Public Library, $5,000 each to Denmark Public Library, Syracuse University in Florence, Teachers College Columbia University, and Xavier Mission, and $2,500 to The Juilliard School. The listed grant purposes were “general education and charitable purposes.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheldon Weinig, James Lyon, and Mary Jo Weinig as directors.
The Weinig Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Lyon
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jo Weinig
Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheldon Weinig
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/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 Weinig Foundation Inc
How much does The Weinig Foundation Inc give each year?
The Weinig Foundation Inc gave $133K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $212K across 30 grants.
What is The Weinig Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Weinig Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,579, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Weinig Foundation Inc give grants?
The Weinig Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (26%) and Vermont (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (18 grants).
Does The Weinig Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Weinig Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Weinig Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Weinig Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of the Palm Beach County Library ($35,000), Morgan Library & Museum ($20,000) and Partnership for Quality Education ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Weinig Foundation Inc?
The Weinig Foundation Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (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.
What does The Weinig Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grant recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. Cutler Memorial Library describes its mission as providing free access to information and a space for learning and community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Weinig Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Weinig Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Weinig Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3854362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Weinig Foundation Inc 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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