George Helen and Harold Wainer Foundat Foundation
Invitation OnlyMetairie, Louisiana · EIN 26-0846792 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$532K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$6,000
Total assets$15.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
18% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Gates of Prayer | Metairie, LA | General donations | $300,000 |
| Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana | Metairie, LA | General donations | $150,000 |
| Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience | Jackson, MS | General donations | $25,000 |
| STEM Library Lab | Metairie, LA | General donations | $20,000 |
| Tulane Educational Fund Center for K-12 STEM Education | New Orleans, LA | General donations | $10,000 |
| Northshore Food Bank | Covington, LA | General donations | $6,000 |
| First Louisiana-Mississippi Inc | Metairie, LA | General donations | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater New Orleans | Metairie, LA | General donations | $5,000 |
| Forekids Foundation | Avondale, LA | General donations | $5,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Science Fair Inc | New Orleans, LA | General donations | $5,000 |
| Racemd | Portland, OR | General donations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $532,000 | 11 |
| 2024 | $291,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $210,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102804
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0846792
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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