Private foundation · EIN 27-6664980 · Pittsfield, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wintman Family Charitable Tr B

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 64 grants paid, $158K total, median $500. 47% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
64
$158K
Median grant
$500
Stays in MA
47%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 64 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
JCCSpringfield, MAEducation$30K
Abraham InitiativesNew York, NYPublic welfare$15K
Jewish Family ServiceSpringfield, MAPublic welfare$15K
Pro PublicaNew York, NYPublic welfare$11K
Food Bank of WmChicopee, MAPublic welfare$11K
Natl Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NYPublic welfare$10K
New Israel FundPhiiadelphia, PAPublic welfare$10K
Environmental & Energy Study InstWashington, DCEducation$5,000
Mass Housing & Shelter AllianceBoston, MAPublic welfare$5,000
Yiddish Book CenterAmherst, MAEducation$3,120
Rachel's TableSpringfield, MAPublic welfare$3,000
Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILPublic welfare$2,100
ACLUNew York, NYPublic welfare$2,000
Berkshire Immigrant CenterPittsfield, MAPublic welfare$2,000
Chp BerkshiresGreat Barrington, MAMedical$2,000
George B Crane Memorial CtrPittsfield, MAMedical$2,000
Healing Across the DividesHatfield, MAPublic welfare$2,000
HmsBoston, MAPublic welfare$2,000
Nonhuman Rights ProjectWashington, DCMedical$2,000
South Community Food PantryPittsfield, MAPublic welfare$2,000
United Way (berkshires)Pittsfield, MAPublic welfare$2,000
Environmental Defense FundWashington, DCPublic welfare$1,500
TanglewoodBoston, MACultural$1,500
Amnesty Int'lNew York, NYPublic welfare$1,000
Berkshire Natural Resources CouncilLenox, MAPublic welfare$1,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYPublic welfare$1,000
Intl Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYPublic welfare$1,000
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCPublic welfare$1,000
Volunteers in Medicine - BerkshiresGreat Barrington, MAMedical$1,000
Am Natural History MuseumNew York, NYPublic welfare$650
Camfed USASan Francisco, CAEducation$500
Drama StudioSpringfield, MAPublic welfare$500
Holocaust MuseumWashington, DCEducation$500
Open Pantry Com Svcs IncSpringfield, MAPublic welfare$500
Opening ActBrooklyn, NYPublic welfare$500
Pesticide Action NetworkBerkeley, CAMedical$500
Richmond Pond AssnLenox, MAPublic welfare$500
So Poverty Law CtrMontgomery, ALCultural$500
Spfld Rescue MissionSpringfield, MAPublic welfare$500
WikipediaWashington, DCEducation$500
ADLNew York, NYPublic welfare$250
AfshChicago, ILMedical$250
Am Indian College FundDenver, COEducation$250
Barrington StagePittsfield, MACultural$250
Berkshire Theater GroupPittsfield, MAPublic welfare$250
Habitat for HumanityPittsfield, MAPublic welfare$250
Heifer FundLittle Rock, ARPublic welfare$250
IfawYarmouth Port, MAPublic welfare$250
Magen David Adom (american Friends)Washington, DCPublic welfare$250
Mass Audobon SocietyLincoln, MAPublic welfare$250
Michael J Fox FoundationHagerstown, MDPublic welfare$250
Natl Education Assist Dog ServicesPrinceton, MAPublic welfare$250
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCPublic welfare$250
OrefRosemont, ILPublic welfare$250
Partners in HealthBoston, MAEducation$250
Putney SchoolPutney, VTMedical$250
Rails to TrailsWashington, DCPublic welfare$250
Richmond Land TrustRichmond, MAPublic welfare$250
Un World Food ProgramWashington, DCPublic welfare$250
UsoWashington, DCPublic welfare$250

By state: Massachusetts 30 · New York 11 · District of Columbia 11 · Pennsylvania 1 · Illinois 3 · California 2

About this foundation

Wintman Family Charitable Tr B is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, administered in care of Bruce I Wintman, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Wintman Family Charitable Tr B accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Wintman Family Charitable Tr B give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $158K across 64 grants, a median of $500.

Where does Wintman Family Charitable Tr B give?

Massachusetts (30 grants), New York (11 grants), District of Columbia (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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