Bert F Winston Sr Foundation
Bert F Winston Sr Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Texas and states that awards are restricted to the geographic area in or around Richmond, Texas.
Bert F Winston Sr Foundation at a glance
In short: Bert F Winston Sr Foundation gave $262K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. 38% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $262,000
- +74.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,154
- +74.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,450,474
- +22.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (5 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bert F Winston Sr Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says requests should be submitted in writing and include the requesting organization, its purpose, the specific use of the requested funds, and documentation of the organization’s charitable status. Awards are restricted to the geographic area in or around Richmond, Texas.
- Contact
Application contact: Karen Carr
Mailing address: PO Box 522, Richmond, TX 77406-0522
Phone: (281) 342-3825
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bert F Winston Sr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fort Bend Family Health Center ($50K). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 61 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing restricts awards to the area in or around Richmond, Texas. All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bert F Winston Sr Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 13 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $32K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 165% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2023) to $262K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $262K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend Family Health Center Richmond, TX | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Attack Poverty Richmond, TX | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Child Advocates of Fort Bend Richmond, TX | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Rosenberg, TX | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Hunt Preservation Society Inc Hunt, TX | Flood Relief Support | $25,000 |
| Fort Bend Womens Center Richmond, TX | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| TSTC Foundation Waco, TX | Student Scholarships & Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Catholic Charities Richmond, TX | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Morton Cemetery Association Richmond, TX | Operating and Maintenance Costs | $10,000 |
| Community Fndtn of the TX Hill Coun Kerrville, TX | Flood Relief Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,450,474 | $1,081,425 | $279,704 | $262,000 | 13 | $263,182 | $196,457 | $234,666 |
| 2024 | $3,648,753 | $562,977 | $152,875 | $150,500 | 13 | $151,682 | $561,784 | $200,353 |
| 2023 | $3,238,651 | $106,251 | $64,435 | $62,000 | 10 | $63,120 | $105,119 | $153,845 |
| 2022 | $3,196,835 | $128,597 | $108,291 | $99,000 | 14 | $100,750 | $126,828 | $141,496 |
| 2021 | $3,176,529 | $1,740,818 | $82,020 | $78,602 | 11 | $79,727 | $239,693 | $98,194 |
| 2020 | $1,517,731 | $697,284 | $85,852 | $83,264 | 13 | — | $63,895 | $64,169 |
| 2019 | $906,299 | $32,064 | $70,085 | $65,725 | 11 | — | $30,814 | $50,523 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bert F Winston Sr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $235K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including community support, health care, child advocacy, senior services, flood relief, women’s services, scholarships, and cemetery maintenance.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Attack Poverty says it strengthens under-resourced communities through spiritual growth, education, revitalization, and basic needs. Fort Bend Family Health Center describes its work as providing integrated health care to improve quality of life. Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch says it provides programs and services in a Christ-centered atmosphere to strengthen families and support children’s development. Catholic Charities, Inc. describes assisting clients with needs such as food, clothing, shelter, utilities, prescriptions, and counseling.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $262,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
The largest reported awards included $50,000 each to Fort Bend Family Health Center and Attack Poverty, both for general operating support. Other reported grants included $25,000 each to Child Advocates of Fort Bend, Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels, Hunt Preservation Society for flood relief support, Fort Bend Women’s Center, and TSTC Foundation for student scholarships and exempt purposes. Catholic Charities received $10,000 for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen Carr as president and director; F Barrett Davis Jr as treasurer and director; Chaille Hawkins, Pat McDonald, and Danny F Marek as vice presidents and directors; Ashley Sydow as secretary; and Jack H Moore, David Winston, and Roland Adamson as directors.
Bert F Winston Sr Foundation's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Winston
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack H. Moore
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roland Adamson
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chaille Hawkins
Vice Presidentdirector
Vice President & Director → Vice Presidentdirector, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny F. Marek
Vice Presidentdirector
Vice President & Director → Vice Presidentdirector, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
F BARRETT DAVIS Jr.
Treasurerdirector
Vice President & Director → Vice Presidentdirector, 2022
Vice Presidentdirector → Treasurerdirector, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Carr
Presidentdirector
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Presidentdirector, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat McDonald
Vice Presidentdirector
Vice President & Director → Vice Presidentdirector, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Sydow
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gary Pochyla (2019–2023) — Presidentdirector
- Former: Karen Carr Director (2022–2023) — Sectreasdirector
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bert F Winston Sr Foundation
How much does Bert F Winston Sr Foundation give each year?
Bert F Winston Sr Foundation gave $262K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $151K across 13 grants.
What is Bert F Winston Sr Foundation's typical grant size?
Bert F Winston Sr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $20,154, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bert F Winston Sr Foundation that year got $32K on average.
Where does Bert F Winston Sr Foundation give grants?
Bert F Winston Sr Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, TX (6 grants).
Does Bert F Winston Sr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of Bert F Winston Sr Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bert F Winston Sr Foundation's largest grantees?
Bert F Winston Sr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fort Bend Family Health Center ($50,000), Attack Poverty ($50,000) and Child Advocates of Fort Bend ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bert F Winston Sr Foundation?
Bert F Winston Sr Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $263K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $235K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bert F Winston Sr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including community support, health care, child advocacy, senior services, flood relief, women’s services, scholarships, and cemetery maintenance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bert F Winston Sr Foundation?
The filing says requests should be submitted in writing and include the requesting organization, its purpose, the specific use of the requested funds, and documentation of the organization’s charitable status. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bert F Winston Sr Foundation's EIN?
Bert F Winston Sr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0662270. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 27, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
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