The Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation concentrates its giving on large institutional partners in New York, with a clear emphasis on supporting medical care and emergency medicine, access to civil legal services, university-based research on markets and corporate governance, and Jewish communal causes. Grants are sizable and targeted to departments or campaigns within major institutions rather than to small grassroots groups, indicating a preference for established organizations with institutional capacity.
Weil Gotshal & Manges Foundation Inc. gives at a scale of nearly $8 million a year, with recent grants centered on established institutions rather than small grassroots recipients. One of the clearest signals in the record is repeated support for Weill Cornell Medicine, including $500,000 grants in 2023 and 2024 for patient care, scientific discovery, and educating future physicians, followed by another $500,000 in 2025 for its strategic plan campaign. The foundation also sustained legal-services infrastructure through large gifts to the Legal Aid Society, including a $482,250 grant in 2025 for its sustaining law firm campaign. Its portfolio includes major university and civic partners as well, from Columbia University’s Ira M. Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership to UJA-Federation of New York and the American Red Cross. Across the recent grants list, the pattern is consistent: substantial awards, institutional beneficiaries, and support for missions tied to medical care, access to justice, research, disaster response, and Jewish communal giving.
Medical and clinical support is a major thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. It gave $250,000 in 2025 to Weill Cornell Medicine for the Department of Emergency Medicine, alongside earlier support of $500,000 in both 2023 and 2024 for patient care, scientific discovery, and physician training. In access to justice, the foundation backed the Legal Aid Society with $427,700 in 2024 for its sustaining law firm campaign and $380,400 in 2023 for the 2022 campaign. It also funded Equal Justice Works with $39,000 in 2024 for the Equal Justice Works Fellowship Program, Jasmine Robinson. For research and advocacy, grants included $50,000 in 2023 to Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research and $75,000 in 2023 to the National Women’s Law Center for reproductive rights efforts.
Typical awards sit in a mid-to-large range: the 25th percentile is $5,000, the median is $10,000, and the 75th percentile is $24,250. The recent record also shows repeated support to the same institutions across multiple years, especially Weill Cornell Medicine, the Legal Aid Society, American Red Cross, City Year Greater Boston, and UJA-Federation of New York. That pattern suggests ongoing institutional relationships rather than one-time-only grants. The foundation is a regular funder and does not make program-related investments. Publicly listed programs indicate year-round charitable giving through Weil and the Weil Foundation, with no public application process and no unsolicited applications accepted.
$2.4M
$4.1M
$5.9M
$2.4M
Most grants fall between $5K and $24K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$24K
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Concentrated, large-dollar grants to a small number of repeat institutional grantees; funding is directed to specific departments, research centers, and sustained fundraising campaigns rather than broad, distributed small grants.
Notable grantees: Weill Cornell Medicine, Legal Aid Society, Columbia University (Ira M. Millstein Center for Global Markets and Corporate Ownership), UJA-Federation of New York
Grantmaking is regional but heavily weighted toward New York-based recipients: 50% of grants go to organizations in the HQ state of New York. Pennsylvania is the top state by grant count, showing that the center of giving is not identical to the headquarters location. Recent recipient cities include New York, Ithaca, Boston, Washington, Dallas, Montgomery, and West Newton. The recipient-country data shows a purely U.S.-based portfolio, with 302 grants in the United States and no non-U.S. recipients in the recorded set.
The recent grants show a clear preference for established institutions: universities, legal aid providers, medical centers, Jewish communal organizations, and national nonprofits. Examples include Columbia University, Weill Cornell Medicine, the Legal Aid Society, UJA-Federation of New York, and the American Red Cross.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including Weill Cornell Medicine, the Legal Aid Society, American Red Cross, City Year Greater Boston, and UJA-Federation of New York. That indicates recurring support rather than isolated grants.
The grant-size distribution is centered in the mid-five-figure and lower-six-figure range for many awards, with a 25th percentile of $5,000, a median of $10,000, and a 75th percentile of $24,250. The recent list also includes several larger institutional gifts at $250,000 and above.
No. The listed charitable giving programs describe ongoing year-round support through Weil and the Weil Foundation, and they do not accept unsolicited applications.
The recorded portfolio is entirely U.S.-based, with 302 grants to U.S. recipients. New York accounts for 50% of grants, while Pennsylvania is the top state by grant count.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 | 2025 | STRATEGIC PLAN 4 CAMPAIGN |
| LEGAL AID SOCIETY | WEST NEWTON, MA | $482,250 | 2025 | LEGAL AID SOCIETY'S SUSTAINING LAW FIRM CAMPAIGN |
| WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE | NEW YORK, NY | $250,000 | 2025 | DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION | DALLAS, TX | $55,000 | 2025 | SIGNATURE SPONSOR OF THE AHA WALL STREET RUN/HEART WALK |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | READY 365 GOLD LEVEL SUPPORT - DISASTER RECOVERY |
| GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | LAW CENTER ACADEMIC BUILDING CAPITAL FUND |
| CITY YEAR GREATER BOSTON | ATLANTA, GA | $50,000 | 2025 | EVENT SPONSOR FOR THE CITY YEAR GREATER BOSTON'S INVESTMENT COMMUNITY BREAKFAST |
| EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS | NEW YORK, NY | $39,000 | 2025 | EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - JASMINE ROBINSON |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF NEW YORK CITY | BROOKLYN, NY | $30,000 | 2025 | CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM |
| CITY BAR JUSTICE CENTER | BOSTON, MA | $27,500 | 2025 | CITY BAR JUSTICE CENTER PRO BONO RESPONSE FUND |
| THE VANCE CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $27,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT INC (IRAP) | NEW YORK, NY | $27,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW YORK LAWYERS FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST INC | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN |
| THE TEAK FELLOWSHIP | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | A MIDSUMMER NIGHT |
| FEDERAL BAR FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2025 | FEDERAL BAR FOUNDATION'S FUND DRIVE |
| NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | INSTITUTE FOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE |
| DUKE LAW SCHOOL | NEWTON, MA | $25,000 | 2025 | PRE-LAW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM |
| HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | VOICES OF JUSTICE ANNUAL CELEBRATION |
| PILNET | NEW YORK, NY | $22,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PRO BONO NET INC | WILMINGTON, DE | $22,500 | 2025 | 2023 ANNUAL LAW FIRM CAMPAIGN - ADVOCATE CIRCLE |
| PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW & POLICY GROUP | NEW YORK, NY | $22,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ST BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION INC | JAMAICA, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| JUDGES AND LAWYERS BREAST CANCER ALERT | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LONGWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | SMYRNA, GA | $20,000 | 2025 | LONGWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GALA - SUPPORT AT SYMPHONY SPONSOR LEVEL |
| MINDS MATTER BAY AREA | ASTORIA, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | SCHOOL NIGHT FUNDRAISER |
| CAPITAL CITY FUND FOR EDUCATION INC | NORTH PLATTE, NE | $20,000 | 2025 | CAPCITYKIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT |
| SAKS FIFTH AVENUE FOUNDATION | MARLBOROUGH, MA | $20,000 | 2025 | 2023 LEADER SPONSOR |
| EPIC PLAYERS INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $20,000 | 2025 | CORPORATE DONATION TO EPIC PROGRAMS |
| CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER INC | DURHAM, NC | $20,000 | 2025 | LENDMARK CLIMB TO CURE CAMPAIGN - WEIL DONATION |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY | NEW YORK, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | TORCH OF LEARNING AWARD- LAW REVIEW: VIP SPONSOR |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS MASSACHUSETTS | ROSLYN, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | SUMMER GAMES VENUE PARTNER SPONSOR |
| UNCOMMON LAW | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | UNCOMMON HEROES DONATION |
| TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | DONATIONGLOBAL MARKETS AND CORPORATE OWNERSHIP |
| LAGNIAPPE EDUCATION FOUNDATION | SAN JOSE, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORTING IN WEIL'S WLI PROGRAM AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES |
| BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY | KEENE, NH | $10,000 | 2025 | BRANDEIS ANTISEMITISM AND JEWISH IDENTITY FUND |
| JEWISH AGENCY FOR ISRAEL - NORTH AMERICAN COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | THE FUND FOR VICTIMS OF TERROR- ADAM SHAPIRO FUNDRAISER |
| LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| C&S CHARITIES INC | AUSTIN, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF THE 39TH ANNUAL TEE UP FOR KIDS GOLF OUTING |
| WASHINGTON LEGAL FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS |
| HARVARD LAW SCHOOL | SILVER SPRING, MD | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE | NEWTON, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | WEIL'S WLI PROGRAM. |
| THE HESCHEL SCHOOL | RYE BROOK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF HESCHEL BENEFIT |
| SCAN-HARBOR INC | MONROVIA, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT OF SCAN-HARBOR'S SPRING GALA |
| UNITED WAY OF NEW YORK CITY | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | CORPORATE GIFT |
| ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HIAS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | DONATION TO SUPPORT THE PRO BONO & PARTNERSHIP DEPT. |
| MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | DONATION - ASCENT: OUR HERITAGE, OUR POWER |
| MAKE-A-WISH METRO NEW YORK AND WESTERN NEW YORK | SARASOTA, FL | $10,000 | 2025 | A NIGHT TO REMEMBER SPONSOR |
| IGNITE | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GEN Z VOTES NATIONAL SUMMIT |
WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE
$500,000STRATEGIC PLAN 4 CAMPAIGN
LEGAL AID SOCIETY
$482,250LEGAL AID SOCIETY'S SUSTAINING LAW FIRM CAMPAIGN
WEILL CORNELL MEDICINE
$250,000DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
SIGNATURE SPONSOR OF THE AHA WALL STREET RUN/HEART WALK
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$50,000READY 365 GOLD LEVEL SUPPORT - DISASTER RECOVERY
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
$50,000LAW CENTER ACADEMIC BUILDING CAPITAL FUND
CITY YEAR GREATER BOSTON
$50,000EVENT SPONSOR FOR THE CITY YEAR GREATER BOSTON'S INVESTMENT COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS
$39,000EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM - JASMINE ROBINSON
CITY BAR JUSTICE CENTER
$27,500CITY BAR JUSTICE CENTER PRO BONO RESPONSE FUND
THE VANCE CENTER
$27,500GENERAL SUPPORT
THE TEAK FELLOWSHIP
$25,000A MIDSUMMER NIGHT
FEDERAL BAR FOUNDATION
$25,000FEDERAL BAR FOUNDATION'S FUND DRIVE
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
$25,000INSTITUTE FOR CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND FINANCE
DUKE LAW SCHOOL
$25,000PRE-LAW FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH
$25,000VOICES OF JUSTICE ANNUAL CELEBRATION
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW & POLICY GROUP
$22,500GENERAL SUPPORT
ST BALDRICK'S FOUNDATION INC
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
JUDGES AND LAWYERS BREAST CANCER ALERT
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LONGWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$20,000LONGWOOD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GALA - SUPPORT AT SYMPHONY SPONSOR LEVEL
MINDS MATTER BAY AREA
$20,000SCHOOL NIGHT FUNDRAISER
CAPITAL CITY FUND FOR EDUCATION INC
$20,000CAPCITYKIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE FOUNDATION
$20,0002023 LEADER SPONSOR
CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER INC
$20,000LENDMARK CLIMB TO CURE CAMPAIGN - WEIL DONATION
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY
$18,000TORCH OF LEARNING AWARD- LAW REVIEW: VIP SPONSOR
SPECIAL OLYMPICS MASSACHUSETTS
$15,000SUMMER GAMES VENUE PARTNER SPONSOR
UNCOMMON LAW
$10,000UNCOMMON HEROES DONATION
TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
$10,000DONATIONGLOBAL MARKETS AND CORPORATE OWNERSHIP
LAGNIAPPE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE INC
$10,000SUPPORTING IN WEIL'S WLI PROGRAM AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY
$10,000BRANDEIS ANTISEMITISM AND JEWISH IDENTITY FUND
THE FUND FOR VICTIMS OF TERROR- ADAM SHAPIRO FUNDRAISER
LAW FOUNDATION OF SILICON VALLEY
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
C&S CHARITIES INC
$10,000SUPPORT OF THE 39TH ANNUAL TEE UP FOR KIDS GOLF OUTING
HARVARD LAW SCHOOL
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE HESCHEL SCHOOL
$10,000SUPPORT OF HESCHEL BENEFIT
SCAN-HARBOR INC
$10,000SUPPORT OF SCAN-HARBOR'S SPRING GALA
ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$10,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HIAS INC
$10,000DONATION TO SUPPORT THE PRO BONO & PARTNERSHIP DEPT.
MUSEUM OF THE MOVING IMAGE
$10,000DONATION - ASCENT: OUR HERITAGE, OUR POWER
MAKE-A-WISH METRO NEW YORK AND WESTERN NEW YORK
$10,000A NIGHT TO REMEMBER SPONSOR
IGNITE
$10,000GEN Z VOTES NATIONAL SUMMIT