Winkler Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Winkler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Clayton, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$29,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$621,422
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was down from $31,000 the year before.
89% of its 2025 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 | $25,500 | 11 | $0 |
| 2024 | $31,000 | 3 | $533,458 |
| 2025 | $29,000 | 9 | $621,422 |
How to apply
| Contact | Gary L Winkler 1125 Neuse Ridge Dr, Clayton, NC 27527 |
|---|---|
| What to submit | All requests must be in writing |
| Deadlines | November 1 2026 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Winkler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 6 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dayspring Church | As needed | $7,000 |
| A Mother's Hope | As Needed | $5,000 |
| Oak City Cares | As needed | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of NC | As needed | $3,000 |
| Trail Life | As Needed | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | As needed | $2,000 |
| The Women's Center | As needed | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Mission | As Needed | $2,000 |
| Choices Pregnancy Center | As Needed | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald E Winkler
- Gary L Winkler
- Greg A Winkler
- Jennifer A Weilbaker
Questions people ask
Does Winkler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: November 1 2026.
How much does Winkler Family Foundation give?
$29,000 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Winkler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donald E Winkler (Chairman), Gary L Winkler (PresidentTreasurer), Greg A Winkler (Vice President) and Jennifer A Weilbaker (Secretary).
What does Winkler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.