The Sidney J Weinberg Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlbany, New York · EIN 13-2998603 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.8M
Organizations funded32
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$42.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
34% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,125,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering | New York, NY | General purpose | $1,000,000 |
| American Friends of Les Arts Florissants | New York, NY | General purpose | $720,000 |
| Julliard School | New York, NY | General purpose | $475,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General purpose | $280,000 |
| Tobey Hospital | Wareham, MA | General purpose | $250,000 |
| American Academy in Rome | New York City, NY | General purpose | $160,000 |
| Library of America | New York, NY | General purpose | $150,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | New York, NE | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Open Space Institute | New York, NY | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Family Centers | Greenwich, CT | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Lakeville Journal Foundation | Lakeville, CT | General purpose | $75,000 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition | New Bedford, MA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Opening Act | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| New York Public Library | New York, NY | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Natural Areas Conservancy | New York, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Friends of Fondation de France Inc | Montclair, NJ | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of Upper East Side Historic Districts | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New Bedford Whaling Museum | New Bedford, MA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| New York City Ballet | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Sippican Historical Society | Marion, MA | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The English Concert in America Inc | New Canaan, CT | General purpose | $10,000 |
| The Latin School | Albany, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Genevieve Spruill - Food Bank of NYC | New York, NY | General purpose | $8,500 |
| National Book Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Sippican Lands Trust | Marion, MA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Peer Health Exchange Inc | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| St Gabriel Ephiscopal Church | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Tabor Academy | Marion, MA | General purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,773,500 | 32 |
| 2023 | $6,007,700 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349100641
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-2998603
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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