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Natalie Friedman Winston Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 831249814

Natalie Friedman Winston Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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.

Giving in 2025 was down from $35,000 the year before.

33% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$29,0003$46,183
2024$35,0002$50,577
2025$32,5003$24,785

How to apply

Natalie Friedman Winston Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Natalie Friedman Winston Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia1$25,000
California1$5,000
Massachusetts1$2,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Museum of Language Arts Inc
NW Washington, DC
All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$25,000
Red Bridge Education
San Francisco, CA
All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$5,000
Williams College
Williamstown, MA
All contributions made for the intent established by the various charities$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Natalie Friedman Winston Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Natalie Friedman Winston Family Foundation give?

$32,500 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Natalie Friedman Winston Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Natalie Friedman Winston (President/Director), Daniel Winston (Vice President/Director), Thomas L Friedman (Vice President/Director) and Ann B Friedman (Vice President/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Natalie Friedman Winston Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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