Emanuel & Anna Weinstein Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a particular emphasis on Jewish community initiatives and women's empowerment. It provides unrestricted grants to a diverse range of nonprofit organizations, including those focused on health, food security, and homelessness. The foundation's funding reflects a commitment to enhancing the well-being of vulnerable populations and promoting social justice. Its grantmaking activities primarily benefit organizations located in New York, Washington, D.C., and Maryland.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charities with missions aligned to Jewish community causes, women’s empowerment, food security, homelessness or health that operate in DC/NY/MD and can be introduced through existing relationships or intermediaries.
Good Fit
- • Programmatic alignment with Jewish community services, women’s organizations, food programs, shelter or health charities
- • Geographic presence in Washington DC, New York, or Maryland
- • Requesting modest, unrestricted grants (typically under $5,000)
- • An existing relationship or introduction from a previously funded organization or trustee
Geography
Observed grants are concentrated regionally: the latest year shows giving across three states with nearly half the dollars going to organizations in DC and substantial shares to New York and Maryland.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 8 distinct recipients in the latest year (and 10–12 in earlier years), demonstrating a modestly broad independent recipient set though most grantees are repeated across years.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it funds only preselected applicants and the latest year included just one new grantee; while earlier years showed more turnover, the declared invitation-only practice and low recent new-recipient rate make access for unfamiliar applicants unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
