David J Winters Foundation
David J Winters Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $25.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $692K.
David J Winters Foundation at a glance
In short: David J Winters Foundation gave $200K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $25,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $25,472,465
- +401.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who David J Winters Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Argonne Elementary ($50K). Together the top 8 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How David J Winters Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 35% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Argonne Elementary San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Railroading Heritage of Midwest America Inc Blaine, MN | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Soup Kitchen Inc Boynton Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Inc Delray Beach, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boca Helping Hands Inc Boca Raton, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Collie Rescue of the Carolinas Winston-Salem, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program Inc San Francisco, CA | General & Unrestricted | $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 | $25,472,465 | $20,691,962 | $299,903 | $200,000 | 8 | $291,501 | $691,962 | $843,688 |
| 2024 | $5,080,406 | $5,122,438 | $42,032 | — | — | $41,232 | $122,438 | $121,016 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David J Winters Foundation reported a distributable amount of $844K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David J Winters Foundation is led by Elizabeth Cohernour, President & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Cohernour
President & Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane E Friedman Rankins
Director & Secretary
Director & Treasurer → Director & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa C McGarry
Director, Vice President & Treasurer
Director, Vice President & Secretary → Director, Vice President & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 David J Winters Foundation
How much does David J Winters Foundation give each year?
David J Winters Foundation gave $200K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is David J Winters Foundation's typical grant size?
David J Winters Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does David J Winters Foundation give grants?
David J Winters Foundation's top state is Florida, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and Minnesota (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does David J Winters Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of David J Winters Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are David J Winters Foundation's largest grantees?
David J Winters Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Argonne Elementary ($50,000), Railroading Heritage of Midwest America Inc ($50,000) and The Soup Kitchen Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is David J Winters Foundation?
David J Winters Foundation reported $25.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $292K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $844K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is David J Winters Foundation's EIN?
David J Winters Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2212443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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