David and Eula Wintermann Foundation
Preselected recipients only
David and Eula Wintermann Foundation is a private foundation in Eagle Lake, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.5 million in 19 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $6.0 million. 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$17.5 million
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$6.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $11.0 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $956,572 | 17 | $23.9 million |
| 2023 | $11.0 million | 25 | $17.3 million |
| 2024 | $17.5 million | 19 | $0 |
How to apply
David and Eula Wintermann 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 David and Eula Wintermann Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 18 | $16.0 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Endowment for annual distributions to the following charities:christ episcopal church eagle lake $30,000 annuallycity of eagle lake - eagle lake volunteer fire dept $20,000 annuallycolorado county fair association inc. (scholarships) $15,000 annuallycolorado county sheriff's department $15,000 annuallycolorado river land trust inc $20,000 annuallycolumbus historical preservation trust $20,000 annuallyrice consolidated isd high school scholarship $15,000 annuallyspc clint gertson memorial scholarship $15,000 annuallyeula & david wintermann library inc. $30,000 annually | $6.0 million |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | To support the immunotherapy research of dr. James p allison & to support the talent acquitistion research packages, technology and equipment and clinical trials of the james p allison institute fund. | $3.0 million |
| Baylor College of Medicine - Deneen Laboratory | To support the purchase of essential equipment for the laboratory of dr benjamin deneen for fluorescence microscope, keyence bz800, nanodrop device, mq water system, sonicator, polymerase chain reaction machines, tissue culture room centrifuge, stereotaxic rig apparatus, vibratome, microtome, imaris imaging software, neurolucida software, server, imunobiot western imager & vacuum concentrator | $2.0 million |
| The Methodist Hospital Foundation | Support of the crowning achievement awards for excellence in nursing to support educational and research programs for nurses at the houston methodist west hospital. Providing nurses with the tools and knowledge they need to deliver healing and comfort when patients need it most will ensure that patients continue to benefit from the latest health care advances, treatments and techniques. | $2.0 million |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum | For support to maintain and update exhibits and digital content, ensuring the most current athlete stories and achievements are showcased. | $1.5 million |
| Eula & David Wintermann Library | Wintermann library investment fund | $1.0 million |
| Cahrmc DBA Rice Medical Center | To donate towards hospital improvements | $500,000 |
| City of Eagle Lake - Eagle Lake Community Center | For the benefit of eagle lake community center to assest in the completion of the project | $450,000 |
| Adopt-A-Scientist - Cure Cancer | To support cancer research at either md anderson cancer center or the dan l duncan comprehensive cancer center at baylor college of medicine. To adopt scientists that provide cancer patients with safe, personalized, monitored and adaptive therapy and ultimately improve outcomes for cancer patients. | $300,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Endowment fund for the community | $300,000 |
| Episcopal High School | To help fund the stand for ehs campaign to build upon the guding principles established by the school's founders. To sustain the school's extraordinary educational model of the four pillars of faith-based mission. | $200,000 |
| Columbus Historical Preservation Trust | To support the fundraising efforts of columbus historical preservation trust for the specific purpose of matching new donations contributed by third parties during the fundraising campaign starting oct 1, 2024 thru march 31, 2025 & the matching funds for the save our opera house capital campaign | $125,000 |
| City of Eagle Lake | To assist in the cleanup and demolition of properties | $50,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Inc - Educational Fund | Educational fund for 4 year scholarship | $20,000 |
| Art Guild of Fayetteville DBA Arts for Rural Texas | To fund the endowment fund to provide art and art education to the children and families of rural texas. | $10,000 |
| Rice High School | Educational scholarships | $10,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Attwater Prairie Chicken Refuge | To help fund the mission to protect, restore, preserve, enhance and manage gulf coast prairie grasslands in support of the endangered species act and the attwater's prairie chicken recovery plan while maintaining and perpetuating biodiversity. | $10,000 |
| SPC Clint Gertson Memorial Scholarship Co Gail Gertson | Scholarship fund - paid december 23, 2024. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack Johnson
- Donald N Bendy
- Judith Johnson
- Jeff Early
Questions people ask
Does David and Eula Wintermann Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does David and Eula Wintermann Foundation give?
$17.5 million in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs David and Eula Wintermann Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jack Johnson (President), Donald N Bendy (Vice President), Judith Johnson (Director) and Jeff Early (Director).
What does David and Eula Wintermann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.