Richard And Diane Weinberg
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes. Its mission reflects a commitment to the arts, education, and community service, with significant funding directed towards organizations that promote cultural initiatives, particularly in the performing arts, as well as Jewish community services. The foundation serves diverse populations through grants to educational institutions, arts organizations, and community service clubs, indicating a broad interest in enhancing cultural and educational opportunities. Its funding activities are primarily concentrated in Illinois, with additional support extending to organizations in California and New York.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid-sized arts, education, or Jewish/community organizations—especially those with Chicago/Illinois ties or an existing connection to the Weinberg network—seeking project or campaign support.
Good Fit
- • Established organizational relationship or referral to the foundation or its trustees
- • Arts, performing arts, or cultural programming with a track record of impact
- • Educational institutions or campaign/endowment projects (capital or program-specific)
- • Located in or tied to Illinois/Chicago, or a history of work in the eight states funded
- • Prior status as a returning grantee or a clear connection to existing grantees
Geography
Observed grants span eight states, showing multi-state reach, but about 55% of giving is concentrated in Illinois (the foundation's state), indicating a regional emphasis rather than truly national spread.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 37 distinct recipients across arts, education, and Jewish/community organizations, and over three years the foundation funded many independent groups rather than a single beneficiary.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly limits funding to preselected (invited) applicants and no public application or letter-submission route was identified; while 11 new recipients appeared in 2024, the observed pattern and stated policy point to an invitation-driven selection process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
