Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 26-1445446

Foundation Overview

Based in New York, NY, Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc has awarded 210 grants totaling $6,556,060 to organizations in New York, New Jersey and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $500,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,556,060
Total Assets
$28,142,308
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
28
Median Grant
$25,000
% Median Grant Growth
+67% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 21%

6 of 28 recipients (21%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
New York

71% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (89%), Dobbs Ferry (5%), Corona (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+69%

Strong 69% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (58%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Apollo Theater $25,000 New York, NY, US Jazz Programming 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters $25,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Jazz Forum Arts $10,000 Dobbs Ferry, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Jazzmobile $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Louis Armstrong House Museum $30,000 Corona, NY, US General Purpose 2023
New Jersey Performing Arts Center $62,500 Newark, NJ, US Arts Education Donation 2023
New Orleans Jazz Museum $30,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose 2023
Newport Festivals Foundation Inc $500,000 Essex, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Prep For Prep $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Studio Museum In Harlem $50,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
The Jazz Gallery $25,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
The Reading Team $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Marcus Garvey Park Alliance $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Community Music Center Of Boston $150,000 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Apollo Theater $25,000 New York, NY, US Jazz Programming 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters $25,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Jazz Forum Arts $10,000 Dobbs Ferry, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Jazzmobile $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Louis Armstrong House Museum $30,000 Corona, NY, US General Purpose 2023
New Jersey Performing Arts Center $62,500 Newark, NJ, US Arts Education Donation 2023
New Orleans Jazz Museum $30,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose 2023
Newport Festivals Foundation Inc $500,000 Essex, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Prep For Prep $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Studio Museum In Harlem $50,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
The Jazz Gallery $25,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
The Reading Team $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Marcus Garvey Park Alliance $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2023
Community Music Center Of Boston $150,000 Boston, MA, US General Purpose 2023
Apollo Theater $25,000 New York, NY, US Jazz Programming 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $25,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Jazz Forum Arts $10,000 Dobbs Ferry, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Jazz Foundation Of America $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Jazz Journalists Association $2,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Jazzmobile $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
New Jersey Performing Arts Center $12,500 Newark, NJ, US Arts Education Donation 2022
Newport Festivals Foundation Inc $500,000 Essex, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Prep For Prep $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Small Live Foundation Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Studio Museum In Harlem $25,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
The Jazz Gallery $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
New Orleans Jazz Museum $15,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose 2022
Apollo Theater $25,000 New York, NY, US Jazz Programming 2022
Big Brothers Big Sisters $25,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Jazz Forum Arts $10,000 Dobbs Ferry, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Jazz Foundation Of America $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Jazz Journalists Association $2,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Jazzmobile $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
New Jersey Performing Arts Center $12,500 Newark, NJ, US Arts Education Donation 2022
Newport Festivals Foundation Inc $500,000 Essex, MA, US General Purpose 2022
Prep For Prep $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Small Live Foundation Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
Studio Museum In Harlem $25,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
The Jazz Gallery $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2022
New Orleans Jazz Museum $15,000 New Orleans, LA, US General Purpose 2022
Apollo Theater $25,000 New York, NY, US Jazz Programming 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Carnegie Hall Corporation $100,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Jazz Forum Arts $10,000 Dobbs Ferry, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Jazz House Kids $5,000 Montclair, NJ, US General Purpose 2021
Jazz Journalists Association $2,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Jazzmobile $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
New Jersey Performing Arts Center $40,625 Newark, NJ, US Arts Education Donation 2021
Prep For Prep $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Small Live Foundation Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
The Jazz Gallery $16,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Apollo Theater $25,000 New York, NY, US Jazz Programming 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Carnegie Hall Corporation $100,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Jazz Forum Arts $10,000 Dobbs Ferry, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Jazz House Kids $5,000 Montclair, NJ, US General Purpose 2021
Jazz Journalists Association $2,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Jazzmobile $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
New Jersey Performing Arts Center $40,625 Newark, NJ, US Arts Education Donation 2021
Prep For Prep $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Small Live Foundation Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
The Jazz Gallery $16,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Apollo Theater $25,000 New York, NY, US Jazz Programming 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Carnegie Hall Corporation $100,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Jazz Forum Arts $10,000 Dobbs Ferry, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Jazz House Kids $5,000 Montclair, NJ, US General Purpose 2021
Jazz Journalists Association $2,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Jazzmobile $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
New Jersey Performing Arts Center $40,625 Newark, NJ, US Arts Education Donation 2021
Prep For Prep $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Small Live Foundation Inc $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
The Jazz Gallery $16,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2021
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Carnegie Hall Corporation $100,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Jazz At Lincoln Center $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Jazz Journalists Association $2,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Jazzmobile $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Los Angeles Jazz Society $500 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2020
Louis Armstrong House Museum $11,000 Corona, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Ctr $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
New Jersey Performing Arts Center $12,500 Newark, NJ, US Arts Education Donation 2020
Newport Festivals Foundation Inc $50,000 Essex, MA, US General Purpose 2020
Art & Newport $25,000 Middletown, RI, US General Purpose 2020
Northside Center For Child Development $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Opthalmic Edge $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Prep For Prep $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Riverside Theatre At Riverside Church $50,000 New York, NY, US Dr.glory's Youth Theatre Program 2020
Studio Museum In Harlem $12,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Wfuv $540 Bronx, NY, US General Purpose 2020
Small Live Foundation Inc $1,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2020
August Wilson Af-am Cultural Center $2,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US General Purpose 2019
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2019
Carnegie Hall Corporation $175,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2019
Childrens Museum Of Manhattan $2,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2019
Columbus Magnet School Pta $500 Norwalk, CT, US General Purpose 2019
Jazz Foundation Of America $1,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2019
Jazz Journalists Association $1,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2019
Jazzmobile $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2019
Kuumbwa Jazz $1,000 Santa Cruiz, CA, US General Purpose 2019
Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation $3,000 Newark, NJ, US General Purpose 2019
Louis Armstrong House Museum $25,000 Corona, NY, US General Purpose 2019
Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Ctr $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2019
Naacp Legal Defense Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2019
New Jersey Performing Arts Center $12,500 Newark, NJ, US Arts Education Donation 2019
Newport Festivals Foundation Inc $50,000 Essex, MA, US General Purpose 2019
Prep For Prep $7,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2019
Riverside Theatre At Riverside Church $50,000 New York, NY, US Dr.glory's Youth Theatre Program 2019
Salve Regina University $500 Newport, RI, US General Purpose 2019
Search & Restore $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General Purpose 2019
Studio Museum In Harlem $15,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2019
The Jazz Gallery $6,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2019
University Of Hartford $1,000 W Hartford, CT, US General Purpose 2019
Wbgo $2,120 Newark, NJ, US General Purpose 2019
Whitney Museum Of Art $12,500 New York, NY, US Jason Moran Project 2019
Berklee College Of The Arts $30,000 Boston, MA, US 15 Scholarships For Workshop 2017
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Carnegie Hall Corporation $277,055 New York, NY, US Shape Of Jazz Series Donation 2017
Childrens Museum Of Manhattan $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Harlem Children's Zone $2,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Hospital For Special Surgery $12,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Hutchins Center Of African Am Research $15,000 Cambridge, MA, US Joyce Wein Lecture Series 2017
Jazz House Kids $15,000 Montclair, NJ, US General Purpose 2017
Jazzlincoln Center $21,650 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Louis Armstrong House Museum $5,000 Flushing, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Museum Of Modern Art $2,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Newport Festivals Foundation Inc $30,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Newport Performing Arts Center $5,000 Newport, OR, US General Purpose 2017
Prep For Prep $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Rhode Island Council Of Humanities $500 Providence, RI, US General Purpose 2017
Riverside Theatre At Riverside Church $50,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Studio Museum In Harlem $261,850 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
The Jazz Gallery $2,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Columbus Magnet School Pta $1,000 Norwalk, CT, US General Purpose 2017
Museum Of Arts And Design $1,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Ascap Foundation $500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation $2,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
One Centre Street Syndicate $500 Scarsdale, NY, US General Purpose 2017
City Parks Foundation $3,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc $2,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Labshul Inc $2,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Jazz Journalists Association $1,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Marshall University Foundation $500 Huntington, WV, US General Purpose 2017
Community Foundation Of New Jersey $2,000 Morristown, NJ, US General Purpose 2017
Center For Family Representation $1,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Regroup Foundation $1,000 Boulder, CO, US General Purpose 2017
Jazzmobile $2,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2017
Uncf $1,500 Washington, DC, US General Purpose 2017
Abc - Association To Benefit Children $500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
American Folk Art Museum $1,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Apollo Theater $10,000 New York, NY, US Jazz Programming 2016
Berklee College Of The Arts $30,500 Boston, MA, US 15 Scholarships For Workshop 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Carnegie Hall Corporation $22,000 New York, NY, US Shape Of Jazz Series Donation 2016
Cfnj James Moody Jazz Scholarship $500 Morristown, NJ, US General Purpose 2016
Ellis Marsalis Center For Music $500 Cambridge, MA, US General Purpose 2016
Harlem Children's Zone $2,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Hospital For Special Surgery $12,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Jazz Forum Arts $10,000 Dobbs Ferry, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Jazz House Kids $10,000 Montclair, NJ, US General Purpose 2016
Jazzlincoln Center $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Museum Of Modern Art $1,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
New Jersey Performing Arts Center $12,500 Newark, NJ, US Arts Education Donation 2016
Newport Festivals Foundation Inc $28,500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Newportfilm $2,500 Newport, RI, US General Purpose 2016
Opthalmic Edge $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Prep For Prep $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Rhode Island Council Of Humanities $500 Providence, RI, US General Purpose 2016
Ri Heritage Hall Of Fame $1,000 East Providence, RI, US General Purpose 2016
Riverside Theatre At Riverside Church $50,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Salve Regina Universary $25,000 Newport, RI, US General Purpose 2016
Studio Museum In Harlem $250,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
The Jazz Gallery $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
The Town Hall $500 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2016
Apollo Theater $10,000 New York, NY, US Jazz Programming 2015
Berklee College Of The Arts $30,000 Boston, MA, US 15 Scholarships For Workshop 2015
Big Brothers Big Sisters $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2015
Carnegie Hall Corporation $25,000 New York, NY, US Shape Of Jazz Series Donation 2015
Children's Museum Of Manhattan $2,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2015
Hutchins Center Of African Am Research $15,000 Cambridge, MA, US Joyce Wein Lecture Series 2015
Jazzlincoln Center $25,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2015
National Jazz Museum In Harlem $1,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2015
Riverside Theatre At Riverside Church $50,000 New York, NY, US Dr. Glory's Youth Theatre Program 2015
Studio Museum In Harlem $330,720 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2015
The Jazz Gallery $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2015
Jazz House Kids $5,500 Montclair, NJ, US General Purpose 2015
Newport Performing Arts Center $2,500 Newport, OR, US General Purpose 2015
Louis Armstrong House Museum $9,250 Flushing, NY, US General Purpose 2015
Los Angeles Jazz Society $500 Van Nuys, CA, US General Purpose 2015
Northside Center For Child Development $10,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2015
New York Urban League $1,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2015
Providence College $10,000 Providence, RI, US General Purpose 2015
Prep For Prep $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2015
Literary Classics Of The United States Inc $5,000 New York, NY, US General Purpose 2015
New Jersey Performing Arts Center $12,500 Newark, NJ, US Arts Education Donation 2015
Joshua P Williams Foundation $500 Sammamish, WA, US General Purpose 2015

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 26-1445446
Website N/A
Address 253 UNDERHILL ST Yonkers, NY 10710-3809

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Joyce & George Wein Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Secretary/exec. Dir. Deborah Ross
President Bruce S Gordon
Treasurer Nicolas Pell

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.