Harry Winslow Foundation
The Harry Winslow Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It provides grant support primarily for community and educational purposes, with projects focused mainly in northwestern Pennsylvania and particularly in Meadville.
Harry Winslow Foundation at a glance
In short: Harry Winslow Foundation gave $36K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $35,944
- +10.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,995
- -26.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $699,401
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 Harry Winslow Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review C as the contact and refers to footnotes for application materials and restrictions. The filing also refers to footnotes for deadlines; no deadline details are provided here.
- Contact
Application contact: Pnc Charitable Trust Grant Review C
Mailing address: Tower At Pnc Plaza300 Fifth Ave M, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (216) 222-3075
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Harry Winslow Foundation
Who Harry Winslow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Meadville Community Theatre ($7K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The grant program describes the foundation’s work as focused mainly in northwestern Pennsylvania, particularly Meadville. All 2025 grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients; most listed recipients were in Meadville, with one in Erie.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Harry Winslow Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% 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 $33K (2024) to $41K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meadville Community Theatre Meadville, PA | General Support | $7,000 |
| Meadville Area Recreation Foundation Meadville, PA | General Support | $7,000 |
| Child Development Centers Inc Erie, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Crawford County Coalition Meadville, PA | To Install New Furnace and | $3,000 |
| St James Haven Inc Meadville, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Creating Landscapes Learning Center Inc Meadville, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Crawford Christian Academy Meadville, PA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Seton Catholic School Meadville, PA | Performing Arts Program | $2,700 |
| Learning Center K-8 School Meadville, PA | Purchase 4 Laptops and | $1,244 |
| French Creek Recreational Trails Meadville, PA | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 | $699,401 | $62,025 | $49,408 | $35,944 | 12 | $40,464 | $53,580 | $39,853 |
| 2024 | $686,529 | $34,278 | $44,636 | $32,555 | 8 | $36,653 | $26,375 | $40,042 |
| 2023 | $694,824 | $19,201 | $44,637 | $33,944 | 8 | $36,801 | $11,214 | $35,985 |
| 2022 | $718,618 | $12,757 | $54,789 | $41,130 | 6 | $44,693 | $7,835 | $36,934 |
| 2021 | $760,775 | $78,136 | $51,597 | $40,387 | 15 | $41,862 | $67,819 | $42,605 |
| 2020 | $734,135 | $24,645 | $49,758 | $38,200 | 10 | — | $15,832 | $41,844 |
| 2019 | $756,709 | $112,259 | $45,749 | $36,431 | 12 | — | $102,171 | $39,230 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Harry Winslow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 grant program describes focus areas including health, community and civic improvement, arts and humanities, environment, and education. The 2025 grants included general support, a performing arts program, and purchases of equipment; other stated purposes included installing a furnace.
The grantees describe a range of community services. Meadville Area Recreation Foundation says it raises funds to help pay for repairs and capital improvements to the recreation complex. Child Development Centers Inc. says it provides child care and early childhood education in northwestern Pennsylvania. St. James Haven says it provides welcome, refuge, food, and comfort nightly for homeless men in the Meadville area. The Learning Center K-8 School describes its mission as fostering curiosity, individuality, academic achievement, and lifelong learning. French Creek Recreational Trails says it promotes the acquisition and conservation of abandoned railroad rights-of-way as public recreational trails.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $35,944. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median of $3,000. Among the largest grants were $7,000 each to Meadville Community Theatre and Meadville Area Recreation Foundation; $3,000 each to Child Development Centers Inc., Crawford County Coalition, St. James Haven Inc., Creating Landscapes Learning Center Inc., and Crawford Christian Academy; and $2,700 to Seton Catholic School.
The grant program describes support for year-round programming, direct services, demonstrated community needs, broad impact or benefits for underserved populations, measurable outcomes, sustainability, financial accountability, collaboration, and work that complements rather than duplicates other nonprofits. It also states that the awarding committee supports applications from organizations with “3 years of operation in full servi”—the eligibility text provided ends mid-sentence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists PNC Bank N.A. as trustee.
Harry Winslow Foundation's only listed officer is PNC Bank N A, Trustee on the 2025 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
PNC Bank N A
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: PNC Bank NA (2019–2024) — Trustee
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 $10K, to PNC Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Harry Winslow Foundation
How much does Harry Winslow Foundation give each year?
Harry Winslow Foundation gave $36K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $33K across 8 grants.
What is Harry Winslow Foundation's typical grant size?
Harry Winslow Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $2,995, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Harry Winslow Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Harry Winslow Foundation give grants?
Harry Winslow Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Meadville, PA (11 grants).
Does Harry Winslow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Harry Winslow Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Harry Winslow Foundation's largest grantees?
Harry Winslow Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Meadville Community Theatre ($7,000), Meadville Area Recreation Foundation ($7,000) and Child Development Centers Inc ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Harry Winslow Foundation?
Harry Winslow Foundation reported $699K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Harry Winslow Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grant program describes focus areas including health, community and civic improvement, arts and humanities, environment, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Harry Winslow Foundation?
The 2025 filing lists PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review C as the contact and refers to footnotes for application materials and restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Harry Winslow Foundation's EIN?
Harry Winslow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6184815. 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 2021 (received by the IRS April 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 12, 2023)
- 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 April 9, 2020)
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