Wein Family Foundation
The Wein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including Jewish community and educational organizations and organizations focused on Israel-related policy and education.
Wein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Wein Family Foundation gave $196K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $196,369
- +84.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,819
- +166.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,600
- Total assets
- $1,322,925
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (62% 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 Wein Family Foundation
- 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: 1550 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 583-3300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Israel Education Foundation Inc ($100K). Together the top 9 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 61 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (62%), Utah (19%), New York (16%), and Illinois (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wein Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 230% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2023) to $298K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Israel Education Foundation Inc Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| United Jewish Federation of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $38,000 |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | Unrestricted | $16,719 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | Unrestricted | $6,600 |
| Tikvah New York, NY | Unrestricted | $6,250 |
| Elnet-US (DBA for Friends of Elnet) Skokie, IL | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Israel Forever Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Baruch Hashem Foundation Inc Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $1,800 |
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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 | $1,322,925 | $64,764 | $210,812 | $196,369 | 9 | $197,394 | $51,346 | $85,829 |
| 2023 | $1,468,973 | $-175,129 | $119,710 | $106,406 | 13 | $107,446 | $17,448 | $93,712 |
| 2022 | $1,761,712 | $16,383 | $287,473 | $267,749 | 13 | $267,749 | $29,617 | $105,747 |
| 2021 | $2,032,802 | $217,097 | $314,953 | $298,000 | 7 | $298,920 | $202,871 | $122,826 |
| 2020 | $2,130,658 | $211,590 | $148,550 | $131,350 | 19 | — | $126,500 | $116,274 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $86K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including the American Israel Education Foundation, United Jewish Federation of Utah, and The Washington Institute for Near East Policy.
The United Jewish Federation of Utah describes its mission as building and maintaining a vibrant, inclusive Jewish community by meeting human needs, promoting Jewish identity, and encouraging commitment to the needs of Jewish people. The American Israel Education Foundation describes itself as a charitable organization affiliated with AIPAC that provides resources for educational programs, including Middle East research, educational materials, and conferences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $196,369. Grants ranged from $1,800 to $100,000, with a median grant of $6,600. The largest awards were $100,000 to the American Israel Education Foundation, $38,000 to the United Jewish Federation of Utah, $20,000 to The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, and $16,719 to Jewish Federations of North America. All nine grants were reported as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph Wein as president, Susan Wein-Bernhardt as secretary, and Zahava Wein as treasurer.
Wein Family Foundation is led by Joseph Wein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Wein
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wein-Bernhardt
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zahava Wein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 Wein Family Foundation
How much does Wein Family Foundation give each year?
Wein Family Foundation gave $196K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $106K across 13 grants.
What is Wein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Wein Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,600, and its average grant was $21,819, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wein Family Foundation give grants?
Wein Family Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (19%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Wein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wein Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Wein Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Israel Education Foundation Inc ($100,000), United Jewish Federation of Utah ($38,000) and The Washington Institute for Near East Policy ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wein Family Foundation?
Wein Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $197K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wein Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including the American Israel Education Foundation, United Jewish Federation of Utah, and The Washington Institute for Near East Policy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wein Family Foundation?
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 Wein Family Foundation's EIN?
Wein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6065421. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wein Family Foundation 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Wein Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wein-family-foundation-morg_92050093172640b8acf49992cf80e981
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