Private foundation · EIN 23-6856163 · Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania

Winokur Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $700K total, median $350K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$700K
Median grant
$350K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MAJulie c. connig professorship in engineering science$600K
The Posse Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$100K

By state: Massachusetts 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Winokur Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Winokur Dechert, tax-exempt since 1986. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Winokur Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Winokur Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $700K across 2 grants, a median of $350K.

Where does Winokur Foundation give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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