Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc
Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc gave $575K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $27K), top state New York. 33% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $575,420
- +75.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- -16.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $27,401
- +109.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,451,071
- -28.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (6% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Nnhh Llp 124 Prospect St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Phone: (201) 301-7700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Turks and Caicos Reef Foundation ($510K). Together the top 10 received $562K.
Grant Size Distribution
125 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 125 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 filing reports that 89% of grant dollars went to recipients with a state listed as “?”. The reported shares for identified states were New York, 6%; Florida, 2%; Massachusetts, 2%; and Maine, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 43% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 132% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2021) to $575K (2026). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $575K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Turks and Caicos Reef Foundation | Charitable | $510,000 |
| Reef Institute West Palm Beach, FL | Educational | $12,000 |
| Wave Hill Bronx, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Manhattan Theater Club New York, NY | Educational | $8,500 |
| New York City Audobon New York, NY | Educational | $5,220 |
| The Trustees of Reservations Beverly, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ogunquit Playhouse Ogunquit, ME | Charitable | $3,000 |
| The Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Lincoln Center for Performing Arts New York, NY | Charitable | $2,700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,451,071 | $71,363 | $638,776 | $575,420 | 21 | $575,420 | $71,363 | $340,647 |
| 2025 | $2,018,484 | $158,156 | $425,458 | $327,200 | 25 | $379,603 | $141,606 | $340,291 |
| 2024 | $2,285,786 | $1,921,205 | $364,707 | $319,800 | 24 | $319,800 | $1,919,405 | $273,362 |
| 2023 | $734,287 | $256,200 | $277,673 | $247,500 | 23 | $247,500 | $252,489 | $260,984 |
| 2022 | $755,760 | $261,222 | $327,857 | $296,312 | 32 | $296,312 | $248,754 | $289,484 |
| 2021 | $817,395 | $155,683 | $253,394 | $228,117 | 33 | — | $136,982 | $252,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $341K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, the Wildlife Conservation Society says its mission is to save wildlife and wild places through science, conservation action, education, and inspiring people to value nature. Wave Hill describes itself as a public garden and cultural center offering programs in horticulture, environmental education, woodland management, and the visual and performing arts. The Martha’s Vineyard Film Society says it provides cultural entertainment and educational activities related to visual arts and motion pictures.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $575,420. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $510,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed award was $510,000 to Turks and Caicos Reef Foundation for charitable purposes. Other notable grants included $12,000 to Reef Institute for educational purposes, $10,000 to Wave Hill for charitable purposes, and $8,500 to Manhattan Theater Club for educational purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Joel Goldfarb as president and director; Elizabeth Weinshel as vice president and director; Nina Lurie and Ronald Keats as directors; and Lonnie Wollin as secretary.
Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc is led by Joel Goldfarb, President & Director since 2026 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Joel Goldfarb
President & Director
Vice President Director P & T → President & Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Weinshel
Vice President & Director
President Director P & T → Vice President & Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nina Lurie
Director
Vice President Director P & T → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ronald Keats
Director
Vice President Director P & T → Director, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lonnie Wollin
Secretary
Secretary, Treasurer P & T → Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc
How much does Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc give each year?
Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc gave $575K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $327K across 25 grants.
What is Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $27,401, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc give grants?
Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 6% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Bronx, NY (2 grants) and Vineyard Haven, MA (2 grants).
Does Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (12 grants) and "Charitable" (9 grants).
Who are Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Turks and Caicos Reef Foundation ($510,000), Reef Institute ($12,000) and Wave Hill ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc?
Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $575K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $341K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants show support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc's EIN?
Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3553567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Weinshel Goldfarb 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Weinshel Goldfarb Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/weinshel-goldfarb-foundation-inc-morg_12dde6cb30dd46e79e2d32a9e0020584
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