How We Give
The Foundation provides grants to nonprofits in the United States and Israel that equip people to secure safe and affordable housing; lead healthy lives; obtain and keep good jobs; engage in high-quality educational and developmental opportunities; and, later in life, remain independent and age with dignity. These efforts and grants primarily focus on places with ties to the lives and legacies of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg. Learn more about our five focus areas:
Grants
Honoring the wishes of Harry and Jeanette Weinberg, the Foundation’s grantmaking supports capital projects — such as facilities, technology, and other organizational infrastructure — as well as programs and general operations. At the same time, we build partnerships across regions and sectors to address complex challenges; ensure nonprofit and local leaders have the tools, skills, and resources to serve their community; and promote promising practices and approaches for expansion on a broader scale.
We ground our work in the expertise and experience of our community partners, recognizing their insights lead to the most effective solutions.
Eligibility
To be considered for funding, an organization must meet several requirements:
- Be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; or have a fiscal sponsor that has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status; or be an Israeli equivalent.
- Provide direct services to low-income and vulnerable populations.
- Have audited financial statements or external financial reviews.
The Foundation does not fund the following interests/entities:
- Individuals
- Arts and culture
- Postsecondary scholarships
- Debt reduction
- Colleges and universities
- Religious institutions and facilities (including churches, congregations, mosques, synagogues, and temples)
- Think tanks
- Endowments
- Political action groups
- Annual appeals (in most cases)
- Publications
- Academic or health research
- Fundraising events