Weiner Foundation
The Weiner Foundation is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Gig Harbor, Washington. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including animal shelters and rescue organizations, educational organizations, a food depository, and a library.
Weiner Foundation at a glance
In short: Weiner Foundation gave $5K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $420.833), mostly in Washington. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,050
- -73.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $421
- -73.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $375
- Total assets
- $141,274
- -4.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (52% 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 Weiner Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
In its 2023 filing, the foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11513 Lena Place, Gig Harbor, WA 98332-5003
Phone: (847) 452-2800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weiner Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Holocaust Center for Humanity ($1K). Together the top 10 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 31% to Illinois, 10% to Nevada, 5% to North Carolina, and 2% to Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Weiner Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% 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 (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 $5K (2025) to $19K (2024). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holocaust Center for Humanity Seattle, WA | Education | $1,000 |
| Wild Hearts Chicago, IL | Animal Shelter | $1,000 |
| Heartland Animal Shelter Wheeling, IL | Animal Shelter | $550 |
| Noah's Animal House Foundation Reno, NV | Animal Shelter | $500 |
| Northwest Wag Rescue Gig Harbor, WA | Animal Shelter | $500 |
| Old Dog Haven Oak Harbor, WA | Animal Shelter | $500 |
| Portuguese Water Dog Foundation Inc Sanford, NC | Animal Preservation | $250 |
| Washington State Animal Response Team Enumclaw, WA | Animal Rescue | $250 |
| Gig Harbor Peninsula Fish Food Bank Gig Harbor, WA | Food Depository | $200 |
| Harbor History Museum Gig Harbor, WA | Education | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $141,274 | $6,665 | $5,050 | 12 | $5,970 | $7,186 |
| 2024 | $147,939 | $20,874 | $19,300 | 12 | $20,199 | $7,800 |
| 2023 | $168,813 | $10,550 | $9,000 | 24 | $9,887 | $8,670 |
| 2022 | $180,013 | $10,025 | $9,025 | 21 | $9,550 | $9,103 |
| 2021 | $189,663 | $10,697 | $9,600 | 18 | — | $9,602 |
| 2020 | $200,357 | $11,857 | $10,770 | 20 | — | $10,160 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weiner Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 included purposes listed as animal shelter, animal preservation, animal rescue, education, and food depository.
Among its grantees, the Holocaust Center for Humanity says it teaches the lessons of the Holocaust and inspires people to confront bigotry and promote human dignity. Old Dog Haven describes its mission as providing and facilitating homes and care for senior dogs. Noah’s Animal House Foundation says it works to make it possible for people leaving domestic violence to bring their pets to shelter. The Portuguese Water Dog Foundation says it raises funds for canine health research and education. Little Free Library describes its mission as building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access; the Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County says it provides life-saving work for pets in need and support to the people who love them.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $5,050. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,000, with a median of $375. Its largest grants were $1,000 to the Holocaust Center for Humanity in Seattle, Washington, for education and $1,000 to Wild Hearts in Chicago, Illinois, for an animal shelter. Other grants included $550 to Heartland Animal Shelter, $500 each to Noah’s Animal House Foundation, Northwest Wag Rescue, and Old Dog Haven, and $250 to the Portuguese Water Dog Foundation and Washington State Animal Response Team.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Weiner and Laurie Weiner as directors.
Weiner Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurie Newman Weiner
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Weiner
Director
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 Weiner Foundation
How much does Weiner Foundation give each year?
Weiner Foundation gave $5K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 12 grants.
What is Weiner Foundation's typical grant size?
Weiner Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $375, and its average grant was $421, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Weiner Foundation give grants?
Weiner Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (31%) and Nevada (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Gig Harbor, WA (3 grants).
Does Weiner Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Weiner Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Shelter" (6 grants) and "Education" (3 grants).
Who are Weiner Foundation's largest grantees?
Weiner Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Holocaust Center for Humanity ($1,000), Wild Hearts ($1,000) and Heartland Animal Shelter ($550), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Weiner Foundation?
Weiner Foundation reported $141K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (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 Weiner Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included purposes listed as animal shelter, animal preservation, animal rescue, education, and food depository. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weiner Foundation?
In its 2023 filing, the foundation stated 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 Weiner Foundation's EIN?
Weiner Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3435825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Weiner 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 1, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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