Winley Foundation
Accepts applications
Winley Foundation is a private foundation in Rochester, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $450,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.5 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
5% 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 | $1.7 million | 22 | $16.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 22 | $16.3 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 22 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Winley Foundation PO Box 64641, Rochester, NY 14624 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (585) 429-7759 |
| What to submit | Request an application by email to winleyfoundation@gmail.com application form requires name of applicant, address, telephone , contact person, grant amount requested, program and purpose for request,charitable purpose of organization, copy of IRS letter 947 - IRS 501(c)(3)tax exempt determination, most recent copy of year end IRS form 990. |
| Deadlines | Application submissions accepted in early fall with deadline date in october each year |
| Restrictions | For benefit of animals |
What Winley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $950,000 |
| New York | 7 | $195,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $120,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $40,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $38,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Welfare Institute | For the benefit of animals | $450,000 |
| Humane World for Animals | For the benefit of animals | $450,000 |
| Species Survival Network | For the benefit of animals | $120,000 |
| Heart | For the benefit of animals | $90,000 |
| Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary | For the benefit of animals | $40,000 |
| Friends of Washoe | For the benefit of animals | $38,000 |
| Global Fed of Animal Sanctuaries | For the benefit of animals | $35,000 |
| Animal Outlook Inc | For the benefit of animals | $25,000 |
| Equine Rescue | For the benefit of animals | $25,000 |
| Wild Bird Fund | For the benefit of animals | $25,000 |
| Chimp Haven Inc | For the benefit of animals | $20,000 |
| Unexpected Wildlife Rescue Inc | For the benefit of animals | $20,000 |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | For the benefit of animals | $15,000 |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary | For the benefit of animals | $15,000 |
| Hope Acres Rescue | For the benefit of animals | $15,000 |
| Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue | For the benefit of animals | $15,000 |
| Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Greater Rochester | For the benefit of animals | $15,000 |
| Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Inc | For the benefit of animals | $15,000 |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | For the benefit of animals | $10,000 |
| Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary | For the benefit of animals | $10,000 |
| Whale Sanctuary Project | For the benefit of animals | $10,000 |
| Woodstock Farm Sanctuary | For the benefit of animals | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cathy Liss
- Heidi Prescott
- Donna Morabito
Questions people ask
Does Winley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Application submissions accepted in early fall with deadline date in october each year.
How much does Winley Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Winley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cathy Liss (Vice Preside), Heidi Prescott (President) and Donna Morabito (Treasurer,se).
What does Winley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.