Winchester Mount Vernon House
Preselected recipients only
Winchester Mount Vernon House is a private foundation in Winchester, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $118,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $26,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$118,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$26,500
- Assets$43.3 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $82,100 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,100 | 6 | $42.4 million |
| 2024 | $118,000 | 9 | $43.3 million |
How to apply
Winchester Mount Vernon House 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 Winchester Mount Vernon House funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $118,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester Seniors Association | Helping senior citizens | $26,500 |
| En Ka Society | Helping senior citizens | $26,500 |
| Winchester Seniors Association Trust | Helping senior citizens | $20,000 |
| Wright-Locke Farm | Helping senior citizens | $20,000 |
| Winchester Seniortax Fund | Helping senior citizens | $10,000 |
| Winchester Meals on Wheel | Helping senior citizens | $5,000 |
| New England Deaconess | In memory of board member | $5,000 |
| Winchester Public Library | Helping senior citizens | $3,000 |
| Winchester Hospital | Helping senior citizens | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane E Ward
- Susan Powers
- Michael Manzo
- Geoffrey A Curtis
- Edward Lamson
- James Willing
- Michael Walsh
- John Carroll
- Stephen Anderson
- Carl Boerner
- Claire Constantine
- Christine A Creelman
- Justin Magee
- David Stirling
- Constance Demakes
Questions people ask
Does Winchester Mount Vernon House accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Winchester Mount Vernon House give?
$118,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Winchester Mount Vernon House?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane E Ward (Executive Director), Susan Powers (President), Michael Manzo (Treasurer) and Geoffrey A Curtis (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Winchester Mount Vernon House fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors.