The Winston Foundation
Accepts applications
The Winston Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $125,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $125,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$125,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$125,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $110,000 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 1 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $110,000 | 1 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $125,000 | 1 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jonathan Korb Trustee 230 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (617) 523-6531 |
| What to submit | Letter regarding project/research for grant requests or biographical information/grade transcript for scholarship requests. |
What The Winston Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Hospital | Scientific/medical research | $125,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Robbins
- Frederick D Ballou
- Jonathan Korb
Questions people ask
Does The Winston Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Winston Foundation give?
$125,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $125,000.
Who runs The Winston Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Robbins (Trustee), Frederick D Ballou (Trustee) and Jonathan Korb (Trustee).
What does The Winston Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and science and research.