The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyEvanston, Illinois · EIN 26-2476123 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$50K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$300
Total assets$399K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $105 and $624.
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
47% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michiana Humane Society | Michigan City, IN | Charitable | $21,561 |
| Youth Job Center | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $12,655 |
| Northlight Theatre | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $8,793 |
| Evanston Roundtable | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $2,060 |
| Ringling College of Art | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $1,150 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $624 |
| Cherry Preschool | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $515 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Glencoe, IL | Charitable | $439 |
| Wslr Fogartyville | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $371 |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | Charitable | $300 |
| Ifaworg | Yarmouth, MA | Charitable | $300 |
| Community Partners Affordable Housing | Libertyville, IL | Charitable | $259 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $250 |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | Charitable | $206 |
| Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $105 |
| Urbanite Theatre | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $75 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $56 |
| The Bay Park Conservancy | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $51 |
| Hadassah | Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $37 |
| Sarasota Audubon Society | Sarasota, FL | Charitable | $35 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,042 | 21 |
| 2024 | $48,980 | 25 |
| 2023 | $38,751 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602539349100700
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2476123
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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