The Weinman Foundation
The Weinman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 4 grants totaling $3.7M.
The Weinman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Weinman Foundation gave $3.7M across 4 grants in 2021 (avg $921K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $3,683,907
- +1890.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $920,977
- +1890.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $779,454
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Weinman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Straub Medical Clinic ($2.1M). Together the top 4 received $3.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2020) to $3.7M (2021). In 2021 it made 4 grants totaling $3.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Straub Medical Clinic Honolulu, HI | Donation | $2,100,000 |
| Univ of Hawaii John a Burns School of Medicine Honolulu, HI | Scholarships | $1,258,907 |
| Educational Reseach Neuro-0NCOLOGY Honolulu, HI | Donation | $300,000 |
| Hawaiian Humane Society Honolulu, HI | Donation | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $155 | $3,706,814 | $3,683,907 | 4 | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,728,997 | $37,297 | $187,781 | $185,100 | 4 | $33,490 | $149,834 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Weinman Foundation is led by Virginia Weinman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Virginia Weinman
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Weinman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Weinman Foundation
How much does The Weinman Foundation give each year?
The Weinman Foundation gave $3.7M across 4 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $185K across 4 grants.
What is The Weinman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Weinman Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $779,454, and its average grant was $920,977, across 4 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Weinman Foundation give grants?
The Weinman Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (4 grants).
Does The Weinman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Weinman Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (3 grants).
What is The Weinman Foundation's EIN?
The Weinman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3399164. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 21, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work The Weinman Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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