THE HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG
Annual Giving
$127.8M-9% YoY
Grants
872
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
929
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation strives to fight poverty and build strong, vibrant communities where everyone can thrive
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Each year provides approximately $150 million in grants. Recent activities: $5 million for emergency response to Oct 7 attacks on Israel; $850,000 for wildfire relief on Maui and Hawaiʻi Island. Supports organizations providing safe affordable housing, health services, employment programs, education for middle/high school youth, services for older adults
How to Apply
The Foundation grant application process is by invitation only. They do not accept or review unsolicited proposals. Grantseekers should send an introductory email to grantsintake@hjweinberg.org. Email contact should be made before submitting any letter. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt or Israeli equivalent, provide direct services to low-income and vulnerable populations, and have audited financial statements.
Does Not Fund
Does not fund hospitals or free clinics; prohibited from giving to colleges, universities, and cultural institutions; does not support think tanks or research organizations; does not make grants for debt reduction, annual appeals, or endowments; does not provide grants to individuals
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$127.8M
Grants
872
Median
$50K
States
27
$140.2M
Grants
927
Median
$50K
States
32
$141.1M
Grants
857
Median
$50K
States
30
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$20K
25th Pctile
$150K
75th Pctile
$6.8M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $20K and $150K.
Largest Recent Grants
$6.8M
2024
WAI'ANAE COMMUNITY RE-DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
HI · TO SUPPORT MAO FARMS ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LAND FOR EXPANDING FOOD SECURITY AND HOUSING VIA A LAND GRANT FROM THE FOUNDATION THE ORGANIZATIONS WORK-BASED LEARNING, LEADERSHIP, POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMS..
$3.9M
2024
AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE INC
NY · TO SUPPORT TWO OF THIS ORGANIZATIONS INITIATIVES: ESHEL, WHICH HELPS OLDER ADULTS AGE WITH INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE, AND TEVET, WHICH PROVIDES WORKFORCE TRAINING TO A RANGE OF PEOPLE.
$3.0M
2024
THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE
MD · TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THIS JEWISH FEDERATION, WHICH COORDINATES ANTI-POVERTY WORK AMONG SEVERAL DIRECT-SERVICES AGENCIES SERVING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY.
$1.8M
2024
AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE INC
NY · TO SUPPORT TWO OF THIS ORGANIZATIONS INITIATIVES: ESHEL, WHICH HELPS OLDER ADULTS AGE WITH INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE, AND TEVET, WHICH PROVIDES WORKFORCE TRAINING TO A RANGE OF PEOPLE.
$1.3M
2024
NATIONAL FUND FOR WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS
DC · TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THIS ORGANIZATION, WHICH WORKS WITH 34 LOCAL COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKERS AND JOB SEEKERS.
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.