Private foundation · EIN 74-2877210 · Houston, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Winston Charitable 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: 16 grants paid, $268K total, median $20K. 88% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$268K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXGeneral support$23K
New Village Charter School IncLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$23K
Ronald McDonald House HoustonHouston, TXGeneral support$23K
San Angelo Museum of Fine ArtsSan Angelo, TXGeneral support$23K
The Brookwood CommunityBrookshire, TXGeneral support$23K
The Museum of Fine Arts HoustonHouston, TXGeneral support$23K
University of HoustonHouston, TXGeneral support$22K
Discovery Green ConservancyHouston, TXGeneral support$20K
Hunt Volunteer Fire DepartmentHunt, TXGeneral support$20K
Kimball Rural Fire DepartmentJunction, TXGeneral support$20K
Sunshine Kids FoundationHouston, TXGeneral support$10K
St Andrew's Presbyterian ChurchHouston, TXGeneral support$9,705
Hope Mommies (imo Eliza Acker)Eugene, ORGeneral support$7,500
James Phillips Williams Memorial FoundationSan Angelo, TXGeneral support$7,500
Catholic Outreach Services of San AngeloSan Angelo, TXGeneral support$6,500
Custom Coastal OutreachGalveston, TXGeneral support$6,500

By state: Texas 14 · California 1 · Oregon 1

About this foundation

Winston Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Houston, Texas, administered in care of Hightower Trust Services, tax-exempt since 2019. 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 Winston Charitable 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 Winston Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $268K across 16 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Winston Charitable Foundation give?

Texas (14 grants), California (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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