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.
Ministry of Caring
Wilmington, DE
$1,000,000 capital grant to support the construction and historic renovation of the Village of St. John development that will provide affordable housing and support services for older adults.
https://www.ministryofcaring.org/
Humboldt Senior Resource Center
Eureka, CA
$75,000 capital grant to support the renovation of the Redwood Coast Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a model that will provide comprehensive services for older adults, who are eligible for nursing-home care, but wish to remain integrated in their communities.
https://humsenior.wordpress.com/
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.
Job Opportunities Task Force
Baltimore, MD
$400,000 operating grant over two years ($200,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization, as well as Project JumpStart, a pre-apprenticeship construction training program.
http://www.jotf.org/
BioTechnical Institute of Maryland
Baltimore, MD
$290,000 operating grant over two years ($145,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides specialized, scientific training for entry-level bio technicians in the life sciences industry.
http://biotechmd.org/
Baltimore City Foundation
Baltimore, MD
$150,000 program grant to support YouthWorks, a summer jobs program operated by the Mayor’s
Office on Employment Development that employs youth, ages 14-21, for five weeks over the summer.
http://baltimorecityfoundation.org/
Featherstone Foundation
Baltimore, MD
$35,000 Small Grant over two years ($20,000/$15,000) to support Reaching New Heights, a program that prepares bilingual, Latino candidates for jobs in financial services.
http://thefeatherstonefoundation.org/
EducationUS - 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. This portfolio includes an emphasis on early childhood development, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) literacy, out-of-school time, and child and family safety.
Israel - The Foundation supports primarily capital projects for youth at risk including shelters for women and their children who are escaping intimate partner violence and youth villages for youth at risk without family support.
Emmanuel Family & Child Development Center
Kansas City, MO
$500,000 capital grant to support the construction of an early childhood center, including a health clinic and supportive social services, for children and their families.
http://emmanuelschildcare.org/home.html
The Association for the Development of Welfare and Education Services
Lod, Israel
$100,000 program grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the implementation of an inclusion program that will integrate children with and without disabilities.
AVIsrael
Jerusalem, Israel
$100,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that works to establish auditory-verbal therapy as an accepted and easily accessible method of rehabilitation for children with hearing loss.
http://avisrael.org/
Beth David Institute
Tel Aviv, Israel
$100,000 program grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support this organization’s center that provides social, educational, and rehabilitative services for individuals who are deaf and blind.
http://cdb.org.il/english/
Downtown Sailing Center
Baltimore, MD
$100,000 Small Grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the expansion of STEM-focused (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) after-school programs at two City schools.
https://www.downtownsailing.org/
ELI: The Israel Association for Child Protection
Throughout Israel
$100,000 program grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the expansion of an in-school program for children with disabilities who have been abused.
http://www.eli-usa.org/
Girls, Inc. of Washington County
Washington County, MD
$80,000 Small Grant over two years ($40,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides after-school and summer programs for girls, ages 6 to 18, focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), literacy, leadership, and career and life planning.
http://www.girlsinc-md.org/
Horizons of Kent County
Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties, MD
$50,000 Small Grant over two years ($25,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides reading and math classes, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curriculum, health lessons, enrichment, and other activities for elementary and middle school students.
http://horizonskentqueenannes.org/
Adelante Latina
Baltimore, MD
$30,000 Small Grant over two years ($15,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides college preparatory services for Latina girls, grades 10 through 12, in Baltimore City Public Schools.
https://adelantelatinabaltimore.org/
Open Works
Baltimore, MD
$30,000 Small Grant over two years ($15,000 per year) to support the Teen Maker Shop, an after-school program that provides high school students with skills and certification in woodworking, metalworking, textiles, and digital fabrication.
http://www.openworksbmore.com/
DisabilitiesThe Foundation supports organizations that respect and promote the independence and individual choice of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This portfolio focuses on housing, jobs, and early intervention services provided in the most integrated setting appropriate to meet individual needs.
Itineris Foundation
Baltimore, MD
$800,000 capital grant to support the expansion of this organization’s facility with the goal of serving more young adults with autism.
http://www.itinerisbaltimore.org/
Judith Creed Homes for Adult Independence
Bryn Mawr, PA
$800,000 capital grant to support the construction of this organization’s new education center and inclusive training café, both of which will expand vocational preparation programs for adults with intellectual disabilities.
http://www.jchai.org/
Ramat David – Special Education
Elad, Israel
$500,000 capital grant to support the construction of an educational complex, including 10 daycare centers, which will integrate students with and without disabilities.
CHAI: Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc.
Baltimore, MD
$370,000 capital grant to support the purchase and renovation of four houses that will serve individuals living with mental illness, as well as elder abuse.
https://www.chaibaltimore.org/
Shikum Acher
Petach Tikva, Israel
$150,000 program grant over two years ($100,000/$50,000) to support the expansion of two job-preparation programs that help individuals with mental disabilities integrate into the workforce.
Carroll Haven Achieving New Growth Experiences
Carroll County, MD
$120,000 capital grant to support the Community Integration Transportation Resources project that works to give individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to participate in paid employment, volunteer skill building, and community-inclusion activities.
http://www.changeinc.cc/aboutus.htm
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.
Central City Concern
Portland, OR
$500,000 capital grant to support the construction of the Eastside Health and Housing Center, including a comprehensive health clinic, for individuals who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.
http://www.centralcityconcern.org/
New Moms
Chicago, IL
$500,000 capital grant to support the construction of a facility that will provide permanent supportive housing for mothers, and their children, who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.
https://newmoms.org/
Project HOME
Philadelphia, PA
$500,000 capital grant to support the construction of the Ruth Williams House that provides permanent supportive housing for individuals who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.
https://projecthome.org/
Rural America Initiatives
Rapid City, SD
$500,000 capital grant to support the construction of a new facility with the goal of expanding existing services, including Head Start/Early Head Start programming, parent training and support, and community activities for children and youth.
https://www.ruralamericainitiatives.org/
Infant Welfare Society of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$150,000 operating grant over two years ($75,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization and to specifically fill the gaps in dental and behavioral health care for children and families.
https://infantwelfaresociety.org/
Night Ministry
Chicago, IL
$100,000 operating grant over two years ($50,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides shelter, employment, educational, health care, and case management services for youth and adults who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.
https://www.thenightministry.org/
TurnAround
Baltimore, MD
$50,000 operating grant to support the general operations of this organization that provides counseling, residential, and legal services for survivors of domestic violence, incest, rape, and sexual assault.
https://turnaroundinc.org/
Tahirih Justice Center
Baltimore, MD
$50,000 Small Grant over two years ($25,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that assists low-income, immigrant women and girls escaping gender-based violence by providing them with comprehensive case management, legal services, and other support services.
https://www.tahirih.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.
Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake
Throughout Maryland
$1,000,000 capital grant to support the renovation of 20 energy-efficient, affordable homes for families in Baltimore City and Anne Arundel County.
https://www.habitatchesapeake.org/
Women’s International Zionist Organization (WIZO)
Throughout Israel
$480,000 program grant over two years ($240,000 per year) to support the development of an educational and therapeutic program that works to prevent violence against women.
http://www.wizo.org/
Voluntary Action Center
Scranton, PA
$50,000 Small Grant over two years ($25,000 per year) to support the general operations of this organization that provides services to the community in the areas of prevention, volunteerism, and information and referral services.
http://vacdk.com/ |
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. Rapid Re-Housing is a short to medium-term intervention that combines case management with financial assistance. It is targeted to homeless households with moderate barriers who are unlikely to succeed in securing market-rate housing without this assistance.
Weinberg Foundation grantee Aspiritech recently celebrated the grand opening of their new Chicago office as well as 10 years in operation at their headquarters in Highland Park.
The Weinberg Foundation welcomes Darius Graham as the Foundation’s newest program director. Graham will be responsible for refining and communicating the Foundation's place-based philanthropic strategy for Baltimore, working across sectors to effectively implement that strategy, and developing metrics for measuring the Foundation's impact. He will also work with other program team members (representing the Foundation’s specific areas of giving) to collaborate with the Baltimore philanthropic, government, and business sectors, as well as neighborhoods and community groups.
The Weinberg Foundation is seeking videos from current grantees showcasing their mission and impact. A total of $25,000 in grants will be awarded to the nonprofits that create the best videos!
This summer, the Weinberg Foundation, in partnership with the Baltimore Elementary and Middle School Library Project, Baltimore City Public Schools, and Young Audiences, will host its 5th year of SummerREADS—a free, hands-on, drop-in program geared toward students, kindergarten through grade three (though all students are welcome to attend).
