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Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on relationship-based grantmaking and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Grants are made by invitation only, and nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $49K across 57 grantees.

Total Funding Given
$49K
2024
Grantees funded
57
Multi-year grantees
40%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$500
Median 2nd year grant
$1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
H
Howard Ellman
Board Member
C
Caryn Weiner
Board Member
E
Elizabeth Ellman
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation?
No. The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation give?
The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Indiana, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $49 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include MICHIANA HUMANE SOCIETY INC, YOUTH JOB CENTER INC, and CHAPTER ONE NFP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation?
The Weiner-Ellman Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.