David and Eula Wintermann Foundation
The David and Eula Wintermann Foundation is a private foundation based in Eagle Lake, Texas. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return, and the foundation states that its board decided to dissolve, liquidate, and terminate it. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
David and Eula Wintermann Foundation at a glance
In short: David and Eula Wintermann Foundation gave $11.0M across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $440K), mostly in Texas. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,008,012
- +1050.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- +47.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $440,320
- +682.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $17,344,506
- +10.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (10 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David and Eula Wintermann Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing lists a scholarship process through the Rice High School counselor, requiring a high school transcript, information about financial need, field of study, and a character reference. Applicants must be entering a medical field of study. These instructions are from the foundation’s final-return filing and are not presented as a current opportunity.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists April 1 of each year; the 2024 filing describes a past cycle and does not establish a current application cycle.
- Deadline
- The filing lists April 1 of each year; the 2024 filing describes a past cycle and does not establish a current…
- Contact
Application contact: Rice High School Counselor
Mailing address: PO Box 338 1094 Raider Drive, Altair, TX 77412
Phone: (979) 234-3531
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David and Eula Wintermann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ($5.0M). Together the top 10 received $10.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($482,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 87 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David and Eula Wintermann Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 25 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $245K; repeat grants $571K. How we count
Medians: $115K first-time, $100K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1129% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $850K (2022) to $11.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $11.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | To support the immunotherapy research of dr. Anthonly lucci and dr. Patrick hwu & to support the talent acquitistion research packages, technology and equipment and clinical trials of the james p allison institute fund. | $5,020,000 |
| The Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | Support of the crowning achievement awards for excellence in nursing to support educational and research programs for nurses at the houston methodist willowbrook hospital. Providing nurses with the tools and knowledge they need to deliver healing and comfort when patients need it most will ensure that patients continue to benefit from the latest health care advances, treatments and techniques. | $1,500,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Continuation of funding of the david & eula wintermann foundation brass endowed scholars fund, endowed fund initially funded in 2007 | $1,090,000 |
| Cahrmc DBA Rice Medical Center Eagle Lake, TX | To Donate Towards Hospital Improvements | $1,000,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | To support the clinical simulation laboratory of houston methodist west hospital | $500,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $482,000 |
| American Cancer Society Houston, TX | Fund research in the name of david & eula wintermann foundation | $310,000 |
| Colorado River Land Trust Austin, TX | To conserve and protect land and water resources stretching from West Texas to the gulf coast. | $270,000 |
| Columbus Historical Preservation Trust Columbus, TX | To support the fundraising efforts of columbus historical preservation trust for the specific purpose of matching new donations contributed by third parties during the fundraising campaign starting oct 1, 2024 thru march 31, 2025 & the matching funds for the save our opera house capital campaign | $220,000 |
| Eagle Lake Volunteer Fire Department Eagle Lake, TX | Acquistion of updated equipment for the volunteers firefighters to better serve the community. | $204,748 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 25 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 17 and 14 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,344,506 | $13,083,747 | $11,491,299 | $11,008,012 | 25 | $11,244,931 | $13,017,298 | $1,064,347 |
| 2023 | $15,740,521 | $-294,104 | $1,306,188 | $956,572 | 17 | $1,225,229 | $445,096 | $1,216,008 |
| 2022 | $17,340,813 | $579,152 | $1,223,455 | $849,883 | 14 | $1,118,963 | $481,275 | $1,106,852 |
| 2021 | $17,985,116 | $1,451,072 | $1,238,538 | $895,600 | 15 | — | $1,374,194 | $1,205,642 |
| 2020 | $17,772,582 | $1,086,921 | $1,214,265 | $889,677 | 16 | — | $998,845 | $1,106,914 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David and Eula Wintermann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state an overall mission. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and activities including medical research and equipment, hospital improvements and nursing education, land and water conservation, historic preservation, public safety equipment, and a library’s general fund.
Among the grantees, Baylor College of Medicine describes its mission as advancing human health through patient care, research, education, and community services. Colorado River Land Trust says it partners with landowners to conserve and protect land and water resources. Columbus Historic Preservation Trust describes its work as the preservation, display, and use of historic buildings.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $11,008,012. Grant amounts ranged from $125 to $5,020,000, with a median grant of $100,000.
The largest reported grants included $5,020,000 to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for immunotherapy research and support for the James P. Allison Institute; $1,500,000 to The Methodist Hospital Foundation for nursing awards and educational and research programs; $1,090,000 to Baylor College of Medicine for continuation of the David & Eula Wintermann Foundation BRASS Endowed Scholars Fund; and $1,000,000 to Rice Medical Center for hospital improvements. Other notable grants included $500,000 to Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation for its clinical simulation laboratory and $270,000 to Colorado River Land Trust for land and water conservation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack Johnson as president, Donald N Bendy as vice president, and Judith Johnson and Jeff Early as directors.
David and Eula Wintermann Foundation is led by Jack Johnson, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack Johnson
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $14K (2024)
Judith Johnson
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Jeff Early
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Donald N. Bendy
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Randall S. Nelson (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Balas (2020–2021) — Secretary · Filing note: Deceased 42221
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $14K, to Jack Johnson (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David and Eula Wintermann Foundation
How much does David and Eula Wintermann Foundation give each year?
David and Eula Wintermann Foundation gave $11.0M across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $957K across 17 grants.
What is David and Eula Wintermann Foundation's typical grant size?
David and Eula Wintermann Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $440,320, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David and Eula Wintermann Foundation that year got $245K on average.
Where does David and Eula Wintermann Foundation give grants?
David and Eula Wintermann Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants), Eagle Lake, TX (6 grants), Columbus, TX (4 grants) and Altair, TX (2 grants).
Does David and Eula Wintermann Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of David and Eula Wintermann Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David and Eula Wintermann Foundation's largest grantees?
David and Eula Wintermann Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ($5,020,000), The Methodist Hospital Foundation ($1,500,000) and Baylor College of Medicine ($1,090,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($482,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David and Eula Wintermann Foundation?
David and Eula Wintermann Foundation reported $17.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David and Eula Wintermann Foundation fund?
The filing does not state an overall mission. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and activities including medical research and equipment, hospital improvements and nursing education, land and water conservation, historic preservation, public safety equipment, and a library’s general fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David and Eula Wintermann Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David and Eula Wintermann Foundation's EIN?
David and Eula Wintermann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0082100. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David and Eula Wintermann Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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