The Winnetka Club
Preselected recipients only
The Winnetka Club is a private foundation in Glenview, Illinois. In tax year 2022 it gave $558,587 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2022.
- Grants paid, 2022$558,587
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$0
How to apply
The Winnetka Club 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 The Winnetka Club funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 35 | $539,888 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $12,699 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2022
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winnetka Community House | General operations | $150,000 |
| New Trier High School Scholarship | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Winnetka Parks Foundation | Maintenance of dwyer park gazebo | $100,000 |
| New Trier High School Scholarship | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Winnetka Parks Foundation | Benchs along green bay trail | $30,000 |
| New Trier Township Angel Fund | General operations | $26,000 |
| Women's Exchange | General operations | $20,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | General operations | $12,699 |
| Winnetka Historical Society | General operations | $8,000 |
| New Trier High School Scholarship | Scholarships | $7,888 |
| St Andrews Greek Orthodox Church | General operations | $4,000 |
| Winnetka Historical Society | General operations | $4,000 |
| Women's Exchange | General operations | $4,000 |
| Chessman Club | General operations | $2,000 |
| Christ Church Winnetka | Music travel costs | $2,000 |
| Counseling Center of the North Shor | General operations | $2,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support FD | General operations | $2,000 |
| Feeding America | General operations | $2,000 |
| Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Library - Winnetka | General operations | $2,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago | General operations | $2,000 |
| Grip Outreach for Youth | General operations | $2,000 |
| Gyrls in the Hood Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Hadley Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| Highsight | Gneeral operations | $2,000 |
| Imerman Angels | General operations | $2,000 |
| Lambs Farm | General operations | $2,000 |
| Misericordia Foundation | General operations | $2,000 |
| New Trier High School | Dance division | $2,000 |
| New Trier Township Angel Fund | General operations | $2,000 |
| North Shore Art League | General operations | $2,000 |
| Save the Orphans Moldova | General operations | $2,000 |
| Sheridan Road Sailing School | Scholarship endowment fund | $2,000 |
| Siffrin House | General operations | $2,000 |
| The Alzheimer's Association | General operations | $2,000 |
| Wellness House | General operations | $2,000 |
| Winnetka Northfield Rotary Charitab | General operations | $2,000 |
| Women's Exchange | General operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Denise Azizian
- Marla Bagan
- Melinda Brachmann
- Nancy Nagel
Questions people ask
Does The Winnetka Club accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Winnetka Club give?
$558,587 in tax year 2022, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Winnetka Club?
Its 2022 filing lists Denise Azizian (VP Phil/ Dir), Marla Bagan (VP Developme), Melinda Brachmann (Treasurer) and Nancy Nagel (VP Finance).
What does The Winnetka Club fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.