The Winston Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Winston Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.7 million in 91 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$4.7 million
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$103 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.7 million the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.8 million | 96 | $88.3 million |
| 2023 | $4.7 million | 92 | $95.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.7 million | 91 | $103 million |
How to apply
The Winston Foundation Inc 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.
What The Winston Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 52 | $3.2 million |
| Connecticut | 11 | $370,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $245,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $215,000 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $208,000 |
| California | 3 | $90,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $75,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $65,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital for Special Surgery | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $500,000 |
| Hamilton College | Arthur levitt public affairs center | $350,000 |
| The Foundation for City College | To support direct expenses of the simon h rifkind center | $300,000 |
| Martin Memorial Foundation | Marylin and arthur levitt endowed chair fund | $200,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $180,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation | Civil rights advocacy and the defense of immigrants | $175,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Support work with ukrainian refugee children and their families | $145,000 |
| The Trustees of Reservations | 60k land acquisitions fund, 35k property stewardship fund, 25k president's circle | $120,000 |
| NYU College & Career Lab | Support and staffing for the ccl curriculum and internship program | $111,250 |
| NYU Shanghai | General operating, programs, and activities per vice chancellor | $100,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Activities and programs at leadership's discretion | $100,000 |
| NYU Winston Data Scholars | Program scholarships for the summer and spring | $87,000 |
| People for the American Way | Support the new social media campaign | $79,000 |
| Norwalk Hospital Foundation Inc | Navigators programs support | $75,000 |
| NYU All Ears | Provides STEM enrichment to middle and high school students | $75,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Support for the efforts of civil rights and justice | $75,000 |
| Bennington College | 55k belitt fund; 5k ben belitt undergraduate writing prize | $65,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | To combat gun violence and the proliferation of guns in the us | $60,000 |
| Human Rights First | International human rights advocacy | $60,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | Fund for the future program | $60,000 |
| NYU Steinhardt | Program for inclusion and neurodiversity education's annual member summit | $55,000 |
| Ecli-Vibes | General operations of family violence and rape crisis center | $50,250 |
| Alliance for Justice | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| American Foundation for the Blind | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Earth Justice | Environmental legal advocacy | $50,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Support mount sinai human rights program | $50,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | To make available and distribute emergency food | $50,000 |
| National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| NYU Stern School of Business | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $50,000 |
| Smith College | Support of the college's programs and initiatives | $50,000 |
| Promise Project | To deliver comprehensive services to disadvantaged children living with learning diabilities | $45,000 |
| Bay Street Theatre | Support of literature live, title wave, a new works festival, and writing the wave, for young playwrights | $40,000 |
| Center for Creative Photography - the University of Arizona Foundation | 5k for prints and materials for the john yang archive; 35k for staff support | $40,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center Foundation | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $40,000 |
| Lick-Wilmerding High School | Financial aid | $40,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $40,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $40,000 |
| Palestine Children's Relief Fund | To further the tax exempt mission of the organization | $40,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice | Support of work to ensure legal counsel for undocumented immigrants | $40,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara Rifkind
- Nancy Harrow
- Lauri Levitt Friedland
Questions people ask
Does The Winston Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Winston Foundation Inc give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2024, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs The Winston Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara Rifkind (President), Nancy Harrow (Treasurer) and Lauri Levitt Friedland (Secretary).
What does The Winston Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.