The Weininger Foundation Inc
The Weininger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations working in areas including education, research, human rights, rehabilitation, and assistance to people and families in need.
The Weininger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Weininger Foundation Inc gave $635K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in New York. 16% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $634,700
- +8.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- +18.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,834
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,663,197
- +4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Weininger Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1133 Avenue Of The Americas, New York, NY 10036
Phone: (917) 753-0877
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Weininger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PEF Israel Endowment ($93K). Together the top 10 received $454K.
Grant Size Distribution
164 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 143 grants of 164 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York State received 60% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were Florida, 12%; Washington, DC, 12%; California, 9%; and New Jersey, 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Weininger Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 32 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $33K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $36K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 226% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $339K (2020) to $635K (2025). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $635K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PEF Israel Endowment New York, NY | Support for the special needs of women, children and families in distress. | $93,000 |
| Fuenta Latina Inc Miami, FL | Support for spanish language media on the understanding of israel and the middle east. | $75,000 |
| Institute for Curiculum Services Berckley, CA | Support for Programs About Judaism Jewish History. | $50,000 |
| The Lawfare Institute Washington, DC | Support for the Defense of Human Rights | $50,000 |
| American Friends of Ifma Inc New York, NY | Support for the Integrative Rehabilitation Programs. | $50,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University New York, NY | Support for the Research Programs. | $36,000 |
| American Friends of Yad Eleizer Inc Jackson, NJ | Support Programs for Poverty Stricken Families in Israel. | $25,000 |
| International Sephardic Education Foundation New York, NY | Support for Educational Programs. | $25,000 |
| The Philos Project New York, NY | Support programs to promote positive christian engagement in the middle east. | $25,000 |
| North American Values Institute Washington, DC | Support for Educational Programs K-12. | $25,000 |
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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 | $3,663,197 | $858,408 | $715,553 | $634,700 | 32 | $637,662 | $771,051 | $282,592 |
| 2024 | $3,520,342 | $1,158,287 | $656,064 | $586,500 | 27 | $589,463 | $1,093,906 | $279,393 |
| 2023 | $3,018,120 | $324,956 | $654,236 | $581,945 | 33 | $584,810 | $260,369 | $264,566 |
| 2022 | $3,347,400 | $423,465 | $597,726 | $525,572 | 33 | $528,429 | $362,525 | $282,391 |
| 2021 | $3,521,661 | $440,784 | $422,328 | $353,576 | 39 | — | $374,601 | $299,919 |
| 2020 | $3,503,205 | $23,918 | $401,339 | $338,717 | 35 | — | $88,546 | $259,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Weininger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $283K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with a range of purposes. For example, the Museum of Jewish Heritage describes its mission as a living memorial to the Holocaust, and City Parks Foundation says it works to make parks centers for sports, arts, community building, and education. The Art Therapy Project says it provides free group art therapy to adults and youth affected by trauma.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $634,700. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $93,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $93,000 to PEF Israel Endowment for women, children, and families in distress; $75,000 to Fuenta Latina Inc for Spanish-language media on Israel and the Middle East; $50,000 to the Institute for Curiculum Services for programs about Judaism and Jewish history; and $50,000 to the Lawfare Institute for human rights defense.
Other 2025 awards included $50,000 to American Friends of IFMA for integrative rehabilitation programs, $36,000 to American Friends of the Hebrew University for research programs, and $25,000 each to American Friends of Yad Eleizer, the International Sephardic Education Foundation, the Philos Project, and North American Values Institute. The Philos Project describes its mission as promoting positive Christian engagement in the Near East. Other 2025 recipients included the Museum of Jewish Heritage ($18,000), City Parks Foundation ($15,000), Jazz at Lincoln Center ($10,000), Footsteps ($10,000), and the Restorative Center ($9,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter C Simon Jr as president, treasurer, and director; Etta Brandman Esq as vice president, secretary, and director; and Ellen Yass as vice president and director.
The Weininger Foundation Inc is led by Peter C. Simon Jr., President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter C. Simon Jr.
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Yass
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Etta Brandman Esq.
Vice President, Secretary & D
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 Weininger Foundation Inc
How much does The Weininger Foundation Inc give each year?
The Weininger Foundation Inc gave $635K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $587K across 27 grants.
What is The Weininger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Weininger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,834, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Weininger Foundation Inc that year got $33K on average.
Where does The Weininger Foundation Inc give grants?
The Weininger Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (17 grants), Brooklyn, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Weininger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on The Weininger Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Weininger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Weininger Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include PEF Israel Endowment ($93,000), Fuenta Latina Inc ($75,000) and Institute for Curiculum Services ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Weininger Foundation Inc?
The Weininger Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $638K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $283K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Weininger Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with a range of purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Weininger Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Weininger Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Weininger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3147339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Weininger Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Weininger Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-weininger-foundation-inc-morg_2489fb2fbe78487d8b34a253137de703
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