Winner Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Winner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sharon, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 and the largest $39,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$130,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$39,500
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $156,500 the year before.
6% 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 | $131,075 | 18 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $156,500 | 20 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $130,500 | 18 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Winner Sed 32 W State Street, Sharon, PA 16146 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (724) 981-1152 |
| Restrictions | Limited to other charitable organizations |
What Winner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 16 | $124,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Western Pa Eastern Ohio | Local scholarship program | $39,500 |
| Hope Center of Arts and Technology Inc | After school youth arts programs | $20,000 |
| Lift | Provide services for people with disabilities | $15,000 |
| Community Action Partnership | Improves communities and makes america a better place to live | $10,000 |
| Aware | Domestic violence prevention | $5,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | Children care and adoption services | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels - Shenango Valley | Senior hunger and isolation prevention | $5,000 |
| Team Pennsylvania Foundation | Economic development | $5,000 |
| West Hill Ministries | Youth faith program | $3,500 |
| Sharon City School District | Children care services | $3,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Children care services | $3,000 |
| Youngstown Blue Coats | Care services for homeless | $3,000 |
| Random Acts of Artists | Promotion of artists in their local communities | $2,500 |
| Tails of Hope | Spay/neuter clinic | $2,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Helps human needs | $2,500 |
| Keystone Blind Association | Employment services for individuals with vision loss | $2,000 |
| Sharon Historical Society | Prmote, preserve, and educate sharon's history | $2,000 |
| Young Life Penn West | Youth faith program | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna Winner
- Karen Winner Sed
Questions people ask
Does Winner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Winner Family Foundation give?
$130,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Winner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Donna Winner (President Director) and Karen Winner Sed (Secretary Treasurer Direct).
What does Winner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and youth programs.