Uncle Larrys Fund
Preselected recipients only
Uncle Larrys Fund is a private foundation in Boca Grande, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $283,650 in 48 grants; the typical grant was $1,050 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$283,650
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$1,050
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $254,150 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $223,450 | 43 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $254,150 | 47 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $283,650 | 48 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
Uncle Larrys Fund 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.
What Uncle Larrys Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $65,000 |
| West Virginia | 3 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | $44,700 |
| Florida | 2 | $40,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $28,800 |
| Connecticut | 5 | $28,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $10,950 |
| Montana | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $3,500 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Support local arts programs for children | $25,000 |
| Partnership for Inner City Educatio | Scholarships/educational program support | $25,000 |
| Jack Miller Center | Operational support | $25,000 |
| Boca Grande Preschool Inc | Support early childhood education | $25,000 |
| The Preparatory Foundation | Eucational college preparatory opportunities in the boston area | $25,000 |
| Innter-City Scholarship Fund | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| CT River Museum | Contribution for exhibits | $15,000 |
| The Pine School | Support educational programs | $15,000 |
| Harlem Academy | Provide support to school | $15,000 |
| Greenbrier County Humane Society | Support humane care of animals | $10,000 |
| Missoula Community Foundation | Provide leadership and community philanthropy | $10,000 |
| Education Alliance | Operational and tuition support | $10,000 |
| Individual | Opperational support | $10,000 |
| Orchestra Lumos | Support orchestra | $10,000 |
| Individual | Support for history | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Boston | Support programs for the arts | $5,000 |
| Rye Country Day School | Support to school | $4,250 |
| Hotchkiss School | Matching gift | $2,500 |
| Portsmouth Abbey School | Support education | $2,000 |
| Trinity School for Ministry | Program support | $1,800 |
| Williams College | Matching gift/support programs | $1,500 |
| Focus | Leadership training | $1,500 |
| Teton Valley Educational Foundation | Support educational programs | $1,500 |
| Holderness School | Support education | $1,100 |
| The Salt Block | Support science programs for children | $1,000 |
| Hickory Day School | Support education | $1,000 |
| Esplanade Assoc Fountain Restoratio | Support the restoration of historically significant fountain | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | Support fitness programs | $1,000 |
| Individual | To amplify and increase the impact of lean funders by building an inclusive community where they can learn, connect, and collaborate | $1,000 |
| Saint Cecilia Parish | Support for church | $1,000 |
| Williams Alumni Fund | Sustain the college and ensure williams continues to invest in its extraordinary students and faculty. | $700 |
| Darden Annual Fund | Sustain the university and ensure it continues to invest in its extraordinary students and faculty. | $650 |
| Deerfield Academy | Support educational programs | $500 |
| Individual | Support educational programs | $500 |
| Family Care Center of Catawba Valle | Support homeless families in need through emergency and transitiional residential programs. | $500 |
| Teton Valley Ranch Camp Ed FDT | Support campership program | $500 |
| Chinati Foundation | Sustain the museum. | $500 |
| School of Art in Chicago | Sustain the institution and ensure it continues to invest in its extraordinary students and faculty. | $500 |
| Individual | Opperational support | $500 |
| St Paul's School | Support educational programs | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Victoria T Winterer
- Emi Winterer
- Theresa S Thompson
- William Winterer Jr
- HL Thompson IV
Questions people ask
Does Uncle Larrys Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Uncle Larrys Fund give?
$283,650 in tax year 2025, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $1,050.
Who runs Uncle Larrys Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Victoria T Winterer (Trustee), Emi Winterer (Trustee), Theresa S Thompson (Trustee) and William Winterer Jr (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Uncle Larrys Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.