Private foundation · EIN 91-1184043 · Seattle, Washington

Winona Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (February 22) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $91K total, median $5,000. Stated restrictions: Contribute to cultural, historic, & education heritage of winona, mn

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
15
$91K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in WA
—
of grants
Deadline
February 22
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

Written application only. No specific form. Contact: Julian Maliszewski, C/O Norton Building 801 2nd Avenue, Seattle, Wa, 8182772390 Deadlines: February 22 Restrictions: Contribute to cultural, historic, & education heritage of winona, mn

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Great River Shakespeare FestivalWinona, MNGeneral use$12K
Polish Cultural InstituteWinona, MNOperating expenses$10K
Foundation for Winona Area Public ScWinona, MNGeneral use$10K
Theatre du MississippiWinona, MNOperating expenses$8,000
River Arts AllianceWinona, MNGeneral$7,500
Minnesota Marine Art Museum Attn Nicole Chamberlain-DupreeWinona, MNGeneral use$7,500
Winona Symphony OrchestraWinona, MNGeneral use$6,000
Winona Dakota Unity AllianceWinona, MNGeneral use$5,000
Project FineWinona, MNGeneral use$5,000
Winona Arts CenterWinona, MNGeneral use$5,000
FIRST Congregational ChurchWinona, MNOperating funds$4,000
Pickwick MillWinona, MNGeneral use$4,000
Frozen River Film FestivalWinona, MNGeneral use$2,500
Sandbar Storytelling FestivalWinona, MNGeneral use$2,500
Mid West Music FestWinona, MNGeneral use$2,000

About this foundation

Winona Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, tax-exempt since 1982. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Winona Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written application only. No specific form. Deadlines: February 22.

How much does Winona Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $91K across 15 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Winona Foundation give?

Minnesota (15 grants), per its latest filing.

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