Winn Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Winn Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $87,500 and the largest $525,988. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$87,500
- Largest grant$525,988
- Assets$97.8 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 11 | $88.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 14 | $97.8 million |
How to apply
Winn Family 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 Winn Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 3 | $411,187 |
| Arizona | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Univerisity of Texas at Austin | Research grants and wildflower center. | $525,988 |
| Nest Inc | Artisan accelerator program. | $311,187 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | Educational programming. | $250,000 |
| Arizona Science Center | Transforming planetarium education. | $250,000 |
| Austin Youth & Community Farm Inc Aka Urban Roots | Heart, hub, and home campaign. | $100,000 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab | Opportunity 2040 maternal health. | $100,000 |
| COMMIT2DALLAS | Opportunity 2040 early childhood and math. | $100,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | Science philanthropy alliance membership. | $75,000 |
| Red Arena Inc | Unrestricted charitable grant. | $50,000 |
| Taking Care of Texas | Deep in the heart film. | $50,000 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | Advancing free societies and education. | $50,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Shield ranch abiding campaign. | $25,000 |
| The Synergos Institute Inc | Global philanthropists circle membership. | $25,000 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society Inc | Texas horned lizard reintroduction project. | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen T Winn
- Melinda G Winn
- Natalie W Amoroso
- Christopher S Winn
- Heather W Bowman
- Peyton Bryant
- Shaun Miller
Questions people ask
Does Winn Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Winn Family Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $87,500.
Who runs Winn Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen T Winn (President/Director), Melinda G Winn (Co-Vice President/Director), Natalie W Amoroso (Co-Vice President/Director) and Christopher S Winn (Co-Vice President/Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Winn Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and arts and culture.