A legacy of caring. A leader in nonprofit grants.
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation is one of the largest private charitable foundations in the United States. Our sole purpose is to assist low-income and vulnerable individuals and families through nonprofit grants to direct-service providers. We invite you to learn more about the Foundation by visiting the rest of our site. Please click here to see videos highlighting the Foundation's work.
Capital Grant Applications
Effective immediately, the Foundation is implementing an online application process for all capital grant requests. Applications will still be accepted on a rolling basis. To find out if you are eligible to apply, click the button to the right, and follow the instructions provided.
Areas of Giving
The Weinberg Foundation awards grants through seven areas of giving: Older Adults, Workforce Development, Education, Disabilities, Basic Human Needs & Health, Veterans, and General Community Support.
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Older Adults
The Foundation supports organizations that help low-income and vulnerable older adults to age in their communities with independence and dignity. -
Workforce Development
The Foundation supports organizations that are committed to helping people help themselves by obtaining and retaining employment, preferably on a career track. -
Education
The Foundation supports organizations that ensure children achieve grade-level academic performance in reading, math, and science; and graduate from high school prepared for college and the workplace. -
Disabilities
The Foundation supports organizations that respect and promote the independence and individual choice of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. -
Basic Human Needs & Health
The Foundation supports organizations that meet the basic needs of individuals, families, and communities. -
Veterans
The Foundation supports organizations and programs committed to ensuring military members and their families effectively reintegrate into their communities. -
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.
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July 26, 2018Weinberg Foundation Announces New Trustee, as well as Leadership Changes in Hawaii Office
Alvin Awaya steps down; Gordon Berlin is selected as trustee; and Corbett Kalama and Giorgio Caldarone will assume leadership roles.
July 16, 2018Weinberg Foundation, in partnership with the Stulman Foundation, receives the Secretary’s Award for Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
The awards recognize exemplary partnerships between foundations and government that have been critical in transforming communities and improving lives.
June 21, 2018Final evaluation report of Rapid Re-Housing Program
In 2014, the Weinberg Foundation’s Board approved an investment of $1.2 million over three years to expand Rapid Re-Housing for families in Baltimore City and conduct an evaluation of the program. The Foundation is now able to share the results of that evaluation.