The Winchester Foundation
Accepts applications
The Winchester Foundation is a private foundation in Winchester, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $179,472 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $34,450. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$179,472
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$34,450
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $192,900 the year before.
17% of its 2024 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 | $192,900 | 20 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $179,472 | 18 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chris Talley 120 W Washington St, Winchester, IN 47394 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (765) 584-9077 |
| What to submit | Grants - organizations requesting a grant submit a proposal via email or mail and include a one page executive summary. Scholarships - the application form is made available to graduating seniors at the high school. |
What The Winchester Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 10 | $84,744 |
| Virginia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Office of the Bursar | General | $34,450 |
| The Ashbrook Center | General | $10,000 |
| Indiana Bar Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | General | $10,000 |
| Randolph County Art Association | General | $10,000 |
| Bill of Rights Institute | General | $10,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | General | $7,500 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | General | $6,294 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | General | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General | $5,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | General | $5,000 |
| Minnetrista Cultural Center | General | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Randolph County | General | $5,000 |
| Lincoln College of Technology | General | $5,000 |
| Winchester High School Alumni Association | General | $5,000 |
| Randolph Co Youth Leadership | General | $3,000 |
| The Philadelphia Society | General | $2,500 |
| Literacy Coalition of Randolph County | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Chris Talley
- Cathy Stephen Miller
- Luke Rowles
- Kathryn Kennison
- Mike Wickersham
- Dane Starbuck
- Meeks Cockerill
Questions people ask
Does The Winchester Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Winchester Foundation give?
$179,472 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Winchester Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Chris Talley (Chairman), Cathy Stephen Miller (Treasurer), Luke Rowles (Secretary) and Kathryn Kennison (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Winchester Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.