Weinger Spector Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-6961938 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WEINGERSPECTOR FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 1424 NORTH HALSTED STREET, CHICAGO IL 60622 |
| Phone | 3126647300 |
| Form and materials | THERE ARE NO STANDARD APPLICATION FORMS. A LETTER REQUESTING A CONTRIBUTION IS SUFFICIENT. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, OR CHARITABLE AS DEFINED UNDER IRC SECTION 170(C). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| JCC Chicago | Northbrook, IL | General operating | $156,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General operating | $25,000 |
| Am Shalom | Glencoe, IL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ezra Multi-Service Center | Chicago, IL | General operating | $2,000 |
| Gi Research Foundation | Highland Park, IL | General operating | $2,000 |
| Iwmf | Clinton, MD | General operating | $2,000 |
| Nate Wasserman Camp Fund | Denver, CO | General operating | $2,000 |
| National Parkinson Foundation | Miami, FL | General operating | $2,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Chicago, IL | General operating | $1,250 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Chicago, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | General operating | $1,000 |
| Eb Research Partnership Change for Charley | New York, NY | General operating | $1,000 |
| Jewish Child and Family Services | Chicago, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Illinois | Chicago, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Misericordia | Chicago, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Paws | Chicago, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Response for Teens | Chicago, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Support for Soldiers Freedom | Daytona Beach, FL | General operating | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | General operating | $1,000 |
| Foundation for Fighting Blindness Fund | Baltimore, MD | General operating | $1,000 |
| Tri Con Child Care Center | Highland Park, IL | General operating | $500 |
| Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation | Chicago, IL | General operating | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $178,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $163,481 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601329349104320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6961938
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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