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L E Winkler-Winkler Deaf & Blind

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 356231561

L E Winkler-Winkler Deaf & Blind is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $14,708 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,354 and the largest $8,825. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $13,574 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$13,9381$323,300
2024$13,5742$344,842
2025$14,7082$372,247

How to apply

L E Winkler-Winkler Deaf & Blind 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What L E Winkler-Winkler Deaf & Blind funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Indiana.

StateGrantsAmount
Indiana2$14,708

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Winkler Deaf & Blind Indiana School for the Deaf
Indianapolis, IN
General$8,825
Indiana School for the Blind
Indianapolis, IN
General$5,883

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does L E Winkler-Winkler Deaf & Blind accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does L E Winkler-Winkler Deaf & Blind give?

$14,708 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,354.

Who runs L E Winkler-Winkler Deaf & Blind?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does L E Winkler-Winkler Deaf & Blind fund?

Based on its grants, mainly disability and education.

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