The Weiner Family Foundation is a private family foundation dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the Greater Philadelphia area. We support nonprofit organizations working in four core areas: animal care, children’s health and well-being, Jewish causes, and the fight against human trafficking.

For a list of currently open grant opportunities within our regular grant cycle, please see below.

If no active grant opportunities are listed at this time, feel free to check back soon or contact us at info@theweinerfamilyfoundation.org to learn when the next cycle will be live.

Please note: The Strategic Project Grant program is available by invitation only. The information provided here is intended to help partners understand our approach, review past recipients, and learn more about our funding priorities. This opportunity is not currently accepting applications.

If you have been invited to apply, you will receive a separate application link directly from the Weiner Family Foundation.

Purpose

The Strategic Project Grant program supports distinct, one-time initiatives at major institutions that align with the Weiner Family Foundation’s mission. These grants are not for general operating support but are designed to fund unique, high-impact projects with clear community benefit.

Projects may include:

Program launches 

Medical or scientific research 

Capital or infrastructure needs tied to a specific project 

Public-facing initiatives that expand access, education, or inclusion 

Examples of past or comparable grants include:

A donation of a building to Covenant House to expand transitional housing 

Funding an ambulance through American Friends of Magen David Adom, delivered to Israel 

A three-year commitment to Jefferson Hospital for bladder cancer research 

Grant Guidelines

Eligibility

501(c)(3) status required 

Institutional operating budget must exceed $5 million 

Project must be specific and clearly defined 

Priority given to Philadelphia-area institutions or projects with strong regional impact 

Funding Scope

Project-based grants only—no general operating support 

Typically one-time awards; multi-year commitments by invitation only 

Projects must align with the Foundation’s mission in areas such as: 

Children’s health and well-being 

Jewish causes 

Healthcare innovation 

Anti-human trafficking 

Animal care (via research or program impact) 

Educational or cultural outreach 

Grant Size & Duration

Funding level: To be determined based on project scope and impact.

Larger amounts considered for transformational opportunities 

Duration: 1 year, unless otherwise discussed 

Evaluation Criteria

Mission alignment 

Uniqueness or innovation of the project 

Potential for community or systemic impact 

Clarity of goals and measurement 

Reporting Requirements

One narrative and financial report due within 90 days of project completion 

Optional video update or site visit for high-profile or multi-year projects 

Submission Limit

One application per institution per 12-month period, unless otherwise invited

 

Out-of-Cycle One-Time Grant Request

The Weiner Family Foundation occasionally considers one-time grant requests outside of our regular grant cycle. These grants are typically reserved for urgent, time-sensitive needs or extraordinary opportunities that align with the Foundation’s mission and values.

Eligible requests must demonstrate:

 A clear and compelling need
 

 Strong mission alignment
 

 Defined impact or outcomes
 

 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
 

Please note that out-of-cycle grants are exceptional and are not guaranteed. If accepted, reporting and follow-up requirements will be communicated individually and managed through this Submittable portal.