Private foundation · EIN 47-2358386 · Manchester, New Hampshire · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Winsome Fund

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: 21 grants paid, $169K total, median $3,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$169K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in NH
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cape Cod Children's PlaceNorth Eastham, MAGeneral purpose$50K
The Bryn Mawr SchoolBaltimore, MDGeneral purpose$35K
The Children's HomeCatonsville, MDGeneral purposegeneral purpose$20K
Lower Cape Outreach CouncilOrleans, MAGeneral purpose$10K
Friends of the Eastham LibraryEastham, MAGeneral purpose$6,000
Collegiate SchoolRichmond, VAGeneral purpose$5,000
Community Development PartnershipOrleans, MAGeneral purpose$5,000
Frank Fischer Fund of LoyolaTowson, MAGeneral purpose$5,000
Mass-AudubonLincoln, MAGeneral purpose$5,000
Planned ParenthoodWashington, DCGeneral purpose$5,000
Family Pantry of Cape CodHarwich, MAGeneral purpose$3,000
WgbhBoston, MAGeneral purpose$3,000
The Mount Holyoke FundSouth Hadley, MAGeneral purpose$2,500
Cape AbilitiesHyannis, MAGeneral purposegeneral purpose$2,000
Cape Rep TheaterBrewster, MAGeneral purpose$2,000
Center StageBaltimore, MAGeneral purpose$2,000
Local Journalism ProjectProvincetown, MAGeneral purpose$2,000
The Family TreeBaltimore, MDGeneral purpose$2,000
WcaiBoston, MAGeneral purpose$2,000
Cape Cod Times Neighbors FundHyannis, MAGeneral purpose$1,000
Virginia TechBlacksburg, VAGeneral purpose$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 15 · Maryland 3 · Virginia 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Winsome Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Manchester, New Hampshire, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Winsome Fund 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 Winsome Fund give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $169K across 21 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Winsome Fund give?

Massachusetts (15 grants), Maryland (3 grants), Virginia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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