Gertrude and Edward Wiener Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 52-6945787 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$158K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $871 and $9,000.
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
35% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Stages | New York, NY | To support primary stages various educational programs and general activities. | $74,340 |
| Fountain House | New York, NY | Donation | $40,000 |
| The Carpenter's Boat Shop | Pemaquid, ME | Donation | $19,000 |
| Westside Community Services | San Francisco, CA | Donation | $9,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | New York, NY | Donation | $4,987 |
| Honest Ads | Washington, DC | Donation | $2,500 |
| Food Bank for NYC | New York, NY | Donation | $2,000 |
| City Harvest | New York, NY | Donation | $1,500 |
| Inn Along the Way | Damariscotta, ME | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lawyers Alliance of NY | New York, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Sutton Place Synagogue | New York, NY | Donation | $871 |
| Coastal Rivers Conservancy | Damariscotta, ME | Donation | $500 |
| Wnet - Channel 13 | New York, NY | Membership | $500 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Donation | $335 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,533 | 14 |
| 2023 | $108,185 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 5, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533099349102113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-6945787
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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