Older Adults
The Foundation supports organizations that help low-income and vulnerable older adults to age in their communities with independence and dignity. This is the largest single area of grantmaking by The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
$2,000,000 capital grant to support the construction of a flagship service center that will provide integrated health, mental health, and social services for vulnerable older adults, as well as their families and caregivers.
https://www.jfsla.org/
Penn Asian Senior Services
Philadelphia, PA
$650,000 capital grant to support the development of an older adult community center, including a space for Asian older adults with limited English-proficiency, which will provide comprehensive home and community-based services, with the goal of helping clients age independently.
https://passi.us/
Kfar Tikva
Kiryat Tiv’on
$600,000 capital grant to support the construction of an Eldercare campus that will provide improved access to medical, therapeutic, and social services in a home-like setting that will enable older adults with disabilities to age in community.
http://kfar-tikva.org.il/?lang=en
Health Foundation of South Florida
Throughout Florida and Maryland
$270,000 program grant to support the replication of the Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS), a home-based care management intervention that will provide mental health and wraparound services for isolated older adults living with depression.
http://www.hfsf.org/
Lutheran Services in America
Washington, DC
$225,000 program grant to support the Connect Home program that provides case management services for older adults and their caregivers following a discharge from a skilled nursing facility, with the goal of preventing readmissions and improving overall quality of life.
http://www.lutheranservices.org/
Search and Care
New York, NY
$130,000 program grant over two years ($65,000 per year) to support the expansion of this program that provides older adults with comprehensive home and community-based services so that they can age in community.
http://www.searchandcare.org/
Workforce Development
The Foundation supports organizations that are committed to helping people help themselves by obtaining and retaining employment, preferably on a career track. Grants are directed to organizations that provide job training, placement, and retention for unemployed or underemployed individuals. Center for Urban Families
Baltimore, MD
$900,000 operating grant over two years ($450,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that works to strengthen urban communities by helping fathers and families achieve stability and economic success.
https://www.cfuf.org/
Corporation for Findlay Market of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
$500,000 capital grant to support the construction of a culinary training restaurant, in collaboration with CityLink Center, that will provide life-skills and hard-skills training as well as an internship program leading to certification.
http://www.findlaymarket.org/management
Humanim
Baltimore, MD
$360,000 capital grant to support the purchase and replacement of several facility and technology needs, including a roof, an electronic health record system, and equipment for employee training.
Baltimore, MD
$250,000 program grant over two years ($125,000 per year) to support City Seeds, a culinary job-training program for individuals with barriers to employment, and to support the after-school component of Elev8 Baltimore, a program that provides academic support for students transitioning into high school and the workforce.
http://humanim.org/
Brooklyn Workforce Innovations
Brooklyn, NY
$300,000 operating grant over two years ($150,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides job-skills training and job-placement services for unemployed and underserved individuals.
https://bwiny.org/
Chicago Horticultural Society
Glencoe, IL
$175,000 capital grant to support the transformation of the Farm of Ogden with the goal of providing the surrounding community with easier access to fresh produce as well as job-training and employment opportunities.
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/info/chicago_horticultural_society
Monroe County Youth Employment Service
Monroe County, PA
$20,000 Small Grant to support the general operations of this organization that provides leadership, career exploration, and job-training programs for youth between the ages of 14 and 21.
http://www.poconoyes.org/
EducationUS - The Foundation supports organizations that ensure children are ready for kindergarten; achieve grade-level academic performance in reading, math, and science; and graduate from high school prepared for college and the workplace. This portfolio includes an emphasis on early childhood development, STEM (Sciences, Technology, Engineering, and Math) literacy, out-of-school time, and child and family safety.
Israel - The Foundation supports primarily capital projects in early education and for youth at-risk including early childhood centers, shelters for women and their children who are escaping intimate partner violence, and youth villages for youth at-risk without family support.
YMCA of Central Maryland
Baltimore, MD
$600,000 program grant over two years ($300,000 per year) to support a youth development program that provides early childhood education, literacy, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)-focused out-of-school time programs.
https://ymaryland.org/
New Leaders
Baltimore, MD
$300,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that works to develop school leaders and a principal pipeline for Baltimore City Public Schools.
http://newleaders.org/
Saga Innovations
Chicago, IL
$300,000 operating grant over two years ($150,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides daily in-school math tutoring for underperforming high school students.
http://sagainnovations.org/
Biobus
New York, NY
$250,000 capital grant to support the purchase of a new mobile lab, as well as renovations to an existing one, that will allow this organization to expand their science programs to 60,000 students.
http://www.biobus.org/
The Society for Advancement of Education – Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Israel
$182,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a dormitory at the Ein Carmit Youth Village that houses 45 at-risk students as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
http://www.kidum-edu.org.il/en/
Neve Amiel Youth Village
Sde Ya’aqov, Israel
$125,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a dormitory that houses 30 at-risk youth, grades 9-12, at this agricultural school as part of a national program in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the Naor Foundation.
Literacy Lab
Baltimore, MD
$100,000 program grant to support the addition of 33 full-time tutors who will work with 600 students, pre-kindergarten through grade five, reading below grade level in 13 Baltimore City Public Schools.
https://theliteracylab.org/
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
$75,000 capital grant to support the renovation of the Brooklyn O’Malley Baltimore City Recreation facility.
http://www.bgcmetrobaltimore.org/
Fund for Educational Excellence
Baltimore, MD
$50,000 program grant to support the Baltimore City Schools Engineers of the Future, a summer program that prepares rising eighth graders to succeed in Algebra I.
https://www.ffee.org/
Baltimore SquashWise
Baltimore, MD
$100,000 Small Grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that works with middle and high school students to support their education, health, wellness, and college/career goals, while introducing them to the sport of squash.
https://baltimoresquashwise.org/
Maryland Science Olympiad
Baltimore, MD
$80,000 Small Grant over two years ($40,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides students with the opportunity to participate in after-school STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs and regional STEM competitions.
https://marylandscienceolympiad.org/
The Intersection
Baltimore, MD
$50,000 Small Grant over two years ($25,000 per year) to support this organization that provides college and career-readiness services for high school students.
http://www.baltimoreintersection.org/
DisabilitiesThe Foundation supports organizations that respect and promote independence, integration, and individual choice as the preconditions for a good life for children and adults with multiple disabilities.
Community Support Services
Gaithersburg, MD
$180,000 capital grant to support the purchase and renovation of three homes that will house six adults with autism in a community setting.
http://www.css-md.org/
Kfar Tikva
Kiryat Tiv’on, Israel
$179,000 capital grant to support the purchase of a home that will allow four older adults with cognitive, developmental, and emotional disabilities to live independently while better integrating into the community at-large.
http://kfar-tikva.org.il/?lang=en
Arugot
Haifa, Israel
$150,000 program grant over two years ($75,000 per year) to support an early intervention program for children, birth to age three, who experience intellectual, physical, or emotional delays in integrating into social and academic settings.
Maryland Community Connections
Lanham, MD
$100,000 operating grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that helps individuals with developmental disabilities obtain and maintain employment.
http://www.marylandcommunityconnection.org/
Basic Human Needs & Health
The Foundation supports organizations that meet the basic needs of individuals, families, and communities. These include programs in the areas of homeless services, economic assistance, food security, and health.
Los Angeles Christian Health Centers
Los Angeles, CA
$1,000,000 capital grant to support the construction of a new health center at Skid Row that will provide comprehensive health care services for individuals who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.
http://www.lachc.com/
The Salvation Army of Central Maryland
Baltimore, MD
$600,000 capital grant to support the construction of a nonprofit grocery store that will provide healthy and affordable food options for individuals and families.
http://salvationarmymwv.org/centralmaryland/
HELP USA
Washington, DC
$500,000 capital grant to support the redevelopment of a building on the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus that will provide 75 units of permanent supportive housing for homeless veterans.
http://www.helpusa.org/
Jewish Family Service & Children’s Center of Clifton-Passaic
Clifton, NJ
$500,000 capital grant to support the purchase and renovation of a new facility that will centralize a variety of services for Jewish individuals and families, including older adults, people with disabilities, and those affected by domestic violence.
http://jfsclifton.org/
Empire Homes of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
$210,000 capital grant to support the renovation of four single-family homes that will provide safe, affordable housing for formerly homeless families.
http://www.ehmaryland.org/
Fuel Fund of Central Maryland
Throughout Maryland
$200,000 operating grant over two years ($100,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides financial and educational resources to help individuals and families better manage home utility needs.
http://www.fuelfundmaryland.org/
Health Partners
Nanjemoy and Waldorf, MD
$175,000 program grant over two years ($87,500 per year) to support the expansion of this organization’s dental program with the goal of increasing the number of patients served.
http://healthpartnersinc.org/
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
Baltimore, MD
$150,000 capital grant to support the renovation of three sites—INNterim Housing, the Cottage Avenue Community, and Frederick Ozanam Housing—all of which will provide transitional and permanent housing for families.
http://www.vincentbaltimore.org/
Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition
Baltimore, MD
$130,000 capital grant to support the renovation of a facility into a 10-bed shelter for unaccompanied homeless youth, ages 18 to 24. http://www.hebcac.org/
Worcester Youth & Family Counseling Service
Berlin, MD
$125,000 program grant over two years ($62,500 per year) to support the expansion of this organization’s mental health services to more than 100 individuals over a two-year period.
https://gowoyo.org/
Ahavas Yisrael Charity Fund
Baltimore, MD
$100,000 program grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support this organization's food package and voucher program.
https://www.ahavasyisrael.org/
Family Promise of Monroe County
Monroe County, PA
$80,000 operating grant over two years ($40,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides shelter, meals, transportation, and case management for families working to achieve financial stability and independence.
http://familypromisepa.org/
Point Source Youth
Baltimore, MD
$75,000 program grant to support the implementation and evaluation of three interventions—family reconnection, time-out housing, and rapid rehousing—with the goal of reducing youth homelessness.
http://www.pointsourceyouth.org/
Schuylkill Women in Crisis
Schuylkill County, PA
$100,000 Small Grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides a crisis hotline, as well as shelter and counseling services for individuals and families affected by domestic and sexual violence.
http://www.s-wic.org/
First Fruits Farm
Baltimore County, MD
$60,000 Small Grant over two years ($30,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization, a volunteer-operated farm, that provides fresh produce to a variety of organizations for distribution to individuals and families.
https://www.firstfruitsfarm.org/
Veterans
The Foundation supports organizations and programs committed to ensuring military members and their families effectively reintegrate into their communities. Grants made within this portfolio emphasize programs focused on workforce development, physical and mental health, and the elimination of barriers to a variety of services.
Corporate America Supports You
Throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia
$100,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that works to break down barriers to employment for military members and veterans while ensuring their corporate employment partners fully understand and appreciate their qualifications.
https://casy.us/
Code of Support Foundation
Throughout the United States
$75,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that provides one-on-one assistance to struggling military members, veterans, and families members.
https://www.codeofsupport.org/
General Community Support
The Foundation supports major Jewish and greater community development efforts as well as philanthropic investments that support low-income and vulnerable families. This area largely includes major leadership and multi-service organizations which do not fit into other specific areas of focus for the Foundation because their missions, while focused on low-income populations, are broad and diverse.
Enlace Chicago
Chicago, IL
$750,000 capital grant to support the renovation of an office space and community center that will provide wrap-around services and community programming for residents of the Little Village neighborhood.
http://www.enlacechicago.org/
Park Heights Renaissance
Baltimore, MD
$150,000 operating grant over two years ($75,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that works to provide neighborhood improvements and to increase affordable home ownership and job opportunities for members of the community.
http://boldnewheights.org/
Jewish Family Service of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania
$100,000 operating grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that works to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families through professional counseling, advocacy, and education programming.
http://www.jfsnepa.org/
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Nonprofit & Community Assistance Center (NCAC)
Throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania
$40,000 program/operating grant ($25,000/$15,000) to support the NEPA Grantmakers Forum, as well as the general operations of this organization that works to strengthen and support the community’s nonprofit organizations and grant makers.
https://www.nepa-alliance.org/
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During the past year, the Weinberg Foundation distributed approximately $101 million in grants to nonprofits serving low-income and vulnerable individuals and families. Typically, in mid-November, the Foundation hosts its Annual Community Gathering. This event celebrates the Foundation’s mission, work, and yearly giving. Most importantly, the Gathering also expresses thanks to the Foundation’s many partners and grantees for their meaningful work throughout the year. As announced at last year’s event, the Foundation now is hosting the Community Gathering every two years. By doing so, and by hosting as many other events as possible on a biennial basis, the Foundation seeks to direct the maximum amount of funds to grants rather than expenses.
