W Sherman Winseman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
W Sherman Winseman Foundation is a private foundation in Rancho San Clemente, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $343,883 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $102,679. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$343,883
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$102,679
- Assets$22.2 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $509,948 the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $509,948 | 26 | $18.7 million |
| 2024 | $343,883 | 35 | $22.2 million |
How to apply
W Sherman Winseman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What W Sherman Winseman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $331,398 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,485 |
| New York | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House (And Orange) | Bags of food to help families in need | $102,679 |
| Mental Health Association of Orange County | Clothing, hygeine kits, pet supplies, and cash for homeless and low income families | $69,129 |
| Burrito Project | Donations of goods and cash | $29,734 |
| Valley Achievement Center | Cash donation, socks, hygeine kits, toy packages, with raising canes | $28,080 |
| Children First Bakersfield | Cash donation for charitable purpose | $27,776 |
| Hear Center | Donations of goods and cash | $22,671 |
| Individual | Charitable purpose | $21,541 |
| Haven House | Hygeine kits, socks, toys, blankets, stuffed animals, and pet supplies for charity's use | $7,485 |
| Open Door Network | 40 hygeine kits, 100 shirts | $4,405 |
| Vehicles for Veterans | Ford taurus | $3,381 |
| Spark of Love | Stuffed animals for children in need | $3,094 |
| Toys for Tots | Toys, clothing, socks, etc. For assistance with underprivileged children | $2,878 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange County | 36 large stuffed animals for children | $1,829 |
| Shriner's Hospital | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,101 |
| Alzheimers Oc | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Autism Community in Action | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Autry Museum | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| City of Hope | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Delta Rescue | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Guide Dogs of America | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| La County Fire Museum | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Make A Wish Oc | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| March of Dimes | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| National Center for Police Defense | Cash donation for organization's charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Oc Rescue Mission | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Patiots and Paws | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| St Jude | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Tunnels for Towers | Cash donation for oranization's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Unlimited Possibilities | Cash donation for charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Heroes Linked | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Ocean Institute Dana Point | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Ocean's Defenders Alliance | Cash donation for organization's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Salvation Army | Clothes, furniture, office furniture, etc. To assist in salvation army's mission | $480 |
| Lighthouse Charitable Foundation | Playpen, child fence, dog fence, dog cerate, bird cages | $120 |
Officers and trustees
- Dana D Winseman
- Michael Ullo
- James G Jones Esq
Questions people ask
Does W Sherman Winseman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does W Sherman Winseman Foundation give?
$343,883 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs W Sherman Winseman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dana D Winseman (President/Cfo/Director), Michael Ullo (Secretary/Director) and James G Jones Esq (Director).
What does W Sherman Winseman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, animals and health.