Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc
Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Melville, New York. It reported 45 grants totaling $398,750 in 2025, supporting organizations that include arts and cultural institutions, healthcare providers, and organizations working in interfaith relations and public safety.
Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc gave $399K across 45 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 9% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $398,750
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 45
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,861
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,715,172
- -1.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (4 of 45, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 175 Pinelawn Road 302, Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (917) 282-6135
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pave the Way Foundation ($90K). Together the top 10 received $254K.
Grant Size Distribution
222 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 222 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to Florida, 6% to Nevada, and 1% each to the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 45 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 134% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $335K (2020) to $460K (2019). In 2025 it made 45 grants totaling $399K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pave the Way Foundation Wantagh, NY | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $90,000 |
| American Friends of the Israel Muse New York, NY | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $35,000 |
| Israel Air Force Center Fdn Lss Vegas, NV | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $25,000 |
| Thoughline Artists Inc New York, NY | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $20,000 |
| Federal Drugs Agent Foundation Jericho, NY | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $16,000 |
| Norton Museum of Art W Palm Beach, FL | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $15,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Jupiter, FL | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $15,000 |
| Denizen Theater Inc New Paltz, NY | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $15,000 |
| Centurion Foundation New York, NY | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $12,500 |
| Film at Lincoln Center New York, NY | General & Capital Purposes, unless noted | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,715,172 | $403,958 | $491,024 | $398,750 | 45 | $431,725 | $349,517 | $321,241 |
| 2024 | $4,802,238 | $522,871 | $471,126 | $379,750 | 42 | $412,971 | $471,267 | $321,386 |
| 2023 | $4,750,493 | $288,157 | $474,537 | $396,000 | 43 | $428,848 | $235,310 | $294,729 |
| 2022 | $4,936,873 | $343,795 | $444,970 | $353,500 | 44 | $386,222 | $289,065 | $308,774 |
| 2021 | $5,038,048 | $703,063 | $468,058 | $365,000 | 48 | $397,588 | $641,510 | $324,319 |
| 2020 | $4,803,043 | $-771,373 | $419,686 | $334,500 | 49 | — | $66,866 | $254,690 |
| 2019 | $5,994,102 | $278,240 | $549,185 | $459,500 | 60 | — | $225,827 | $290,145 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $321K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Pave the Way Foundation describes its mission as “paving the way to peace by removing obstacles between the religions and initiating gestures of goodwill.” The Norton Museum of Art says it welcomes visitors to experience art through its collections and programs, while Jupiter Medical Center describes its mission as delivering compassionate healthcare, including care for people regardless of ability to pay.
Other 2025 recipients include Film at Lincoln Center, which says it supports film and related media through screenings, festivals, and educational programming; the Jewish Museum, whose stated mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret art and Jewish culture; and Centurion Foundation, which says it awards scholarships and grants to New York police departments and police societies.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $398,750. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $90,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest were $90,000 to Pave the Way Foundation, $35,000 to American Friends of the Israel Muse, $25,000 to Israel Air Force Center Fdn, and $20,000 to Thoughline Artists Inc. Other notable awards included $15,000 each to the Norton Museum of Art, Jupiter Medical Center, and Denizen Theater.
The foundation also gave $12,500 to Centurion Foundation, $10,000 each to Film at Lincoln Center and Lincoln Center Theater, and $8,000 to the Museum of Modern Art. These amounts and recipients are from the 2025 filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard Kandel as Treasurer and Managing Director, Alan Safir as President and Director, Jonathan J Kandel as Vice President, and Joan Safir as Vice President.
Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard Kandel
Treas.-Mgr. Director
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$40K (2019) → $40K (2025)
Alan Safir
Pres.-Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Safir
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan J Kandel
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $40K, to Richard Kandel (Treas.-Mgr. Dir).
Frequently asked questions about Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc
How much does Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc give each year?
Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc gave $399K across 45 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $380K across 42 grants.
What is Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,861, across 45 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc give grants?
Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and Nevada (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants), Jupiter, FL (3 grants), W Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Great Neck, NY (2 grants).
Does Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pave the Way Foundation ($90,000), American Friends of the Israel Muse ($35,000) and Israel Air Force Center Fdn ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc?
Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $432K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $321K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. Pave the Way Foundation describes its mission as “paving the way to peace by removing obstacles between the religions and initiating gestures of goodwill.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc's EIN?
Theodore & Renee Weiler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6181441. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Theodore & Renee Weiler 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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