The David and Lynne Weinberg Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 45-4421956 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$435K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Kennedy School- Belfer Center | Cambridge, MA | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $250,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | New York, NY | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $50,000 |
| Commercial Club Foundation | Chicago, IL | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $30,000 |
| Thornwillow Institute Ltd | Newburgh, NY | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $15,000 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $10,000 |
| Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights | Chicago, IL | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $10,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Glencoe, IL | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $10,000 |
| Pkd Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $10,000 |
| Sf Marin Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago, IL | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $10,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | New York, NY | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $5,000 |
| Judd a and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences-Northwestern Uni | Evanston, IL | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $5,000 |
| The New York Historical | New York, NY | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $5,000 |
| The Penn Fund - University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General, charitable, religious, educational or scientific purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $435,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $256,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $325,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641479349100904
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4421956
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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