Wineburg Foundation
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- Typical grants
- From £50,000
- Applications
- By invitation only
Works for Registered charities, CIOs, CICs and community groups.
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hjweinbergfoundation.orgAbout Wineburg Foundation
The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, established in 1959 by businessman Harry Weinberg, is one of the largest private philanthropies in the United States. Rooted in Weinberg's own immigrant experience of overcoming poverty, its mission centres on combating poverty and fostering vibrant communities through practical, direct services for low-income and vulnerable populations. Guided by values of dignity, independence and tangible impact, the Foundation blends a Jewish philanthropic tradition with broader community support, funding through a collaborative board-staff model.
What Wineburg Foundation funds
The Foundation prioritises five thematic areas: housing, health, jobs, education and ageing. It supports work that enables older adults to age independently, prepares people for 21st-century employment, provides high-quality education for children, promotes disability inclusion, and aids military families, immigrants, homeless individuals, at-risk women and children, and people with disabilities. Cross-cutting attention is given to basic needs such as food security. Grants fund capital projects, programmes and operating costs for direct-service nonprofits. Geographically, the Foundation focuses on specific US regions including Baltimore, Hawaiʻi, New York City, Northeastern Pennsylvania, San Francisco and adjacent rural areas, as well as Israel.
Who can apply
The Foundation funds established medium-to-large nonprofits with proven track records and audited finances. It supports organisations operating in Baltimore, Hawaiʻi, Israel, New York City, Northeastern Pennsylvania, San Francisco, or adjacent US rural areas. The Foundation prioritises low-income and vulnerable populations, including older adults, children, people with disabilities, military families, immigrants, homeless individuals, and at-risk women and children. Applications are by invitation only.
What Wineburg Foundation doesn't fund
The Foundation does not fund universities, colleges, orchestras, museums, policy advocacy or research. It also excludes capital projects and programmes that do not serve low-income or vulnerable populations directly.
How they like to fund
The Foundation funds through a collaborative board-staff model, supporting capital projects, programmes and operating costs. Grants are typically for direct-service nonprofits delivering measurable improvements. Applications are strictly by invitation only; unsolicited proposals are not accepted.
How much does Wineburg Foundation give?
Typical published range. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you would clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is the free fit check.
When to apply, and how long their decisions take.
Income, location, legal structure and exactly who they fund — matched to your charity.
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How to apply to Wineburg Foundation
Wineburg Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- If you cannot apply directly, shortlist open funders with a similar focus instead of writing into a closed door.
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Wineburg Foundation provide?
Wineburg Foundation typically provides grants from £50,000.
Where does Wineburg Foundation fund charities?
Wineburg Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.
Does Wineburg Foundation accept unsolicited applications?
Wineburg Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from Wineburg Foundation?
Wineburg Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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