Franklin Weinberg Fund
Invitation OnlyDenver, Colorado · EIN 95-6029434 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$242K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
77% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Youth Organizing | Washington, DC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| State Leadership Project | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Emerson Health | Concord, MA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Ventana Wilderness Alliance | Monterey, CA | Charitable | $7,820 |
| New Museum | New York, NY | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Together We Can Make It Happen Foundation | Berkeley, CA | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Aami Foundation | Arlington, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Food Bank for Monterey County | Salinas, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Internet Archive | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Reprohub | Kirkland, WA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The Echo Theater Company | Portland, OR | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jv Fletcher Library Inc | Westford, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Childhelp | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Michigan Civic Education Fund | Kalamazoo, MI | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sun Valley Museum of Art | Sun Valley, ID | Charitable | $3,579 |
| Warren Village | Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Cor Defense | Loveland, CO | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Wood River Land Trust | Hailey, ID | Charitable | $2,500 |
| The Hunger Coalition | Bellevue, ID | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Human Colorado | Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rising Sun Center for Opportunity | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Community Library | Ketchum, ID | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Metropolitan Denver Wellness Initiative | Denver, CO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Temple Bethsholom | Santa Ana, CA | Charitable | $1,800 |
| Friends Foundation | Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Arttable | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mammoth Lakes Recreation | Mammoth Lakes, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation | Mammoth Lakes, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Jane Goodall Institute USA | Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Re-Member | Pine Ridge, SD | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Narsol | Albuquerque, NM | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Advocates | Hailey, ID | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Bodytraffic | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Watch Duty | Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| One Colorado | Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Women's Daytime Drop-In Center | Berkeley, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Southmoor Elementary | Denver, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Fred Hutch Cancer Society | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $880 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Madison, WI | Charitable | $504 |
| Colorado Democacy Network | Denver, CO | Charitable | $500 |
| Gio's Garden | Middleton, WI | Charitable | $500 |
| Youth Sports Empowerment Foundation | Littleton, CO | Charitable | $500 |
| Think 360 Arts for Learning | Denver, CO | Charitable | $300 |
| Naitonal Lgbtq Task Force | Washington, DC | Charitable | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $241,933 | 48 |
| 2023 | $105,000 | 27 |
| 2022 | $80,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620989349100112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-6029434
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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