Private foundation · EIN 26-0846792 · Metairie, Louisiana · Philanthropy & grantmaking

George Helen and Harold Wainerfoundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $532K total, median $6,000. 82% of grants stayed in Louisiana.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$532K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in LA
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Congregation Gates of PrayerMetairie, LAGeneral donations$300K
Jewish Endowment Foundation of LouisianaMetairie, LAGeneral donations$150K
Museum of the Southern Jewish ExperienceJackson, MSGeneral donations$25K
STEM Library LabMetairie, LAGeneral donations$20K
Tulane Educational Fund Center for K-12 STEM EducationNew Orleans, LAGeneral donations$10K
Northshore Food BankCovington, LAGeneral donations$6,000
FIRST Louisiana-Mississippi IncMetairie, LAGeneral donations$5,000
Jewish Family Services of Greater New OrleansMetairie, LAGeneral donations$5,000
Forekids FoundationAvondale, LAGeneral donations$5,000
The Greater New Orleans Science Fair IncNew Orleans, LAGeneral donations$5,000
RacemdPortland, ORGeneral donations$1,000

By state: Louisiana 9 · Mississippi 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

George Helen and Harold Wainerfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Metairie, Louisiana, administered in care of Harold Wainer, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does George Helen and Harold Wainerfoundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does George Helen and Harold Wainerfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $532K across 11 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does George Helen and Harold Wainerfoundation give?

Louisiana (9 grants), Mississippi (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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