Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust
The Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust is a private foundation based in Crowley, Louisiana. Its 2025 grants went primarily to Louisiana universities and churches, with additional support for other organizations in Louisiana and Texas.
Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust at a glance
In short: Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust gave $241K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Louisiana. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $241,000
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,269
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,572,483
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the trustees as the contact, with no form or other materials required, no defined deadline, and no restrictions on awards. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Trustees Fanny Edith Winn Education
Mailing address: P O Drawer 730, Crowley, LA 70527-0730
Phone: (337) 783-7000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($52K). Together the top 10 received $198K.
Grant Size Distribution
141 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 141 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana and 2% to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 26 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% 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 $238K (2024) to $272K (2022). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | Unrestricted | $51,800 |
| Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA | Unrestricted | $42,000 |
| McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA | Unrestricted | $32,500 |
| Louisiana State University at Eunice Eunice, LA | Unrestricted | $19,500 |
| St Michael Catholic Church Crowley, LA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Blind Grace Baton Rouge, LA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Peter & Paul Catholic Church Scott, LA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| St Theresa Church Crowley, LA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Catheral of St John the Evangelist Lafayette, LA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Crowley, LA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
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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 | $3,572,483 | $461,457 | $425,852 | $241,000 | 26 | $241,000 | $331,042 | $239,497 |
| 2024 | $3,540,552 | $309,153 | $400,038 | $237,700 | 30 | $237,700 | $205,016 | $243,272 |
| 2023 | $3,634,310 | $302,603 | $428,183 | $251,500 | 27 | $251,500 | $182,332 | $239,294 |
| 2022 | $3,765,065 | $463,964 | $441,636 | $272,200 | 28 | $272,200 | $349,467 | $251,476 |
| 2021 | $3,745,085 | $270,334 | $413,924 | $258,800 | 30 | $258,800 | $168,947 | $273,701 |
| 2020 | $3,891,307 | $303,108 | $428,042 | $253,000 | 30 | — | $189,319 | $260,043 |
| 2019 | $4,014,844 | $291,450 | $467,673 | $266,500 | 28 | — | $160,279 | $259,090 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust reported a distributable amount of $239K 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
The available grant records show support for universities, churches, and other organizations. Among its 2025 recipients, Loyola University describes itself as a Jesuit and Catholic institution of higher education that prepares students to lead meaningful lives and work for a more just world. Louisiana Tech University’s foundation says it solicits and administers funds for the benefit of the university, while Mexico Ministries Inc. describes work building churches, training pastors, and providing medical ministry in Mexico.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 26 grants totaling $241,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $51,800, with a median of $2,500. Recent large recipients included the University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($51,800), Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge ($42,000), McNeese State University ($32,500), and Louisiana State University at Eunice ($19,500). Other recipients included St Michael Catholic Church in Crowley ($15,000), Blind Grace ($10,000), and several other Louisiana churches.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stephan A Stefanski, Laura Zaunbrecher, and Scott Broussard as co-trustees.
Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Zaunbrecher
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
16 hrs/week
$32K (2019) → $28K (2025)
Scott Broussard
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
16 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $4K (2025)
Stephan A. Stefanski
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$32K (2019) → $28K (2025)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $28K, to Stephan a Stefanski (Co-Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust
How much does Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust give each year?
Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust gave $241K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $238K across 30 grants.
What is Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust's typical grant size?
Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $9,269, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust give grants?
Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust gives mostly in Louisiana: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Crowley, LA (5 grants), Lafayette, LA (3 grants), Baton Rouge, LA (3 grants) and New Orleans, LA (3 grants).
Does Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust's largest grantees?
Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust's largest 2025 grantees include University of Louisiana at Lafayette ($51,800), Louisiana State University ($42,000) and McNeese State University ($32,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust?
Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $241K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $239K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust fund?
The available grant records show support for universities, churches, and other organizations. Among its 2025 recipients, Loyola University describes itself as a Jesuit and Catholic institution of higher education that prepares students to lead meaningful lives and work for a more just world. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust?
The filing lists the trustees as the contact, with no form or other materials required, no defined deadline, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust's EIN?
Fanny Edith Winn Educational Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-6130364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 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 March 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 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 May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
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