Winfield Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Winfield Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $144,500 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$144,500
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $118,500 the year before.
32% of its 2025 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 | $132,500 | 35 | $3.1 million |
| 2024 | $118,500 | 29 | $3.5 million |
| 2025 | $144,500 | 34 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Winfield Foundation 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 Winfield Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $51,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $27,500 |
| Maine | 6 | $17,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $11,500 |
| South Carolina | 4 | $8,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $4,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Historic New England | Harrison gray otis house | $20,000 |
| Long Island Coalition for the Homeless | General | $9,500 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General | $8,000 |
| St Mark's School | General | $7,500 |
| Bowery Mission | General | $6,500 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Multiple Myeloma Reserach Foundation | General | $6,500 |
| Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center | General | $5,500 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Paws of War Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Pound Ridge Land Conservancy | Carolin's grove | $5,000 |
| Sound Waters | General | $5,000 |
| Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General | $4,500 |
| One Tree Planted | General | $4,000 |
| Apex Youth Connection | General | $3,000 |
| Next Generation Choices Foundation | Less cancer campaign | $3,000 |
| Sail Maine Inc | General | $3,000 |
| Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End | General | $2,000 |
| Charleston Animal Society | General | $2,000 |
| Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| East End Hospice | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center | General | $2,000 |
| Gibbes Museum of Art | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Historic Charleston Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood Association | Summer camp program | $2,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General | $2,000 |
| Malecare Cancer Support | General | $2,000 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | General | $2,000 |
| Seal Harbor Village Improvement Society | General | $2,000 |
| Turtles Fly Too | General | $2,000 |
| Woolworth Memunited Methodist Church | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Digdeep Water | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Heart of Biddeford | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr Franklin W McCann
- Mr Jonathan W McCann
- Mr Douglas Irwin
- Ms Alison McCann
- Ms Laura Imrie
- Ms Carolin Raleigh Buttrick
- Ms Helen Hooke
Questions people ask
Does Winfield Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Winfield Foundation give?
$144,500 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Winfield Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mr Franklin W McCann (President), Mr Jonathan W McCann (Vice President), Mr Douglas Irwin (Board Member) and Ms Alison McCann (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Winfield Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and community development.