John H Van Winkle Foundation
John H Van Winkle Foundation is a private foundation, based in Califon, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $819K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $95K.
John H Van Winkle Foundation at a glance
In short: John H Van Winkle Foundation gave $45K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,429
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $819,270
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% 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 John H Van Winkle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cooperative Housing Corp ($10K). Together the top 7 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John H Van Winkle Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 132% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2021) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Housing Corp Somerville, NJ | 24/7 Housing Program | $10,000 |
| Sage Eldercare Summit, NJ | Meal Delivery Program | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of CJ Elizabeth, NJ | Homemaker Program | $9,000 |
| Jewish Community Ctr of CJ Scotch Plains, NJ | Senior Programs Etc | $8,000 |
| The Alzheimer's NJ Roseland, NJ | Respite and Wellness | $4,000 |
| Fish Inc - Dunellen Piscataway, NJ | Food & Clothing Program | $3,000 |
| Plainfield Symphony Plainfield, NJ | Seniors Ticket Reduction | $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 | $819,270 | $108,342 | $65,255 | $45,000 | 7 | $51,518 | $94,836 | $38,923 |
| 2024 | $814,877 | $18,514 | $49,831 | $40,500 | 7 | $42,426 | $16,612 | $43,545 |
| 2023 | $807,500 | $23,436 | $54,306 | $41,500 | 8 | $45,840 | $38,303 | $38,368 |
| 2022 | $838,370 | $55,906 | $58,881 | $44,200 | 7 | $48,540 | $45,930 | $41,146 |
| 2021 | $841,345 | $77,209 | $53,989 | $38,000 | 7 | — | $66,966 | $49,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John H Van Winkle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John H Van Winkle Foundation is led by Steven Kunzman, President on every filing since 2021; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Kunzman
President
On filings since 2021
$600 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Jane Kunzman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$600 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Michael Lackland
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$600 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Robert Dileo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$600 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Robert Sansone
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$600 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Thomas G. Hyland
Trustee
On filings since 2021
$600 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Jeff Shapiro
Trustee
On filings since 2022
$600 (2022) → $1K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lois Shapiro (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $1K, to Steven Kunzman (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John H Van Winkle Foundation
How much does John H Van Winkle Foundation give each year?
John H Van Winkle Foundation gave $45K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $41K across 7 grants.
What is John H Van Winkle Foundation's typical grant size?
John H Van Winkle Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,000, and its average grant was $6,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John H Van Winkle Foundation give grants?
John H Van Winkle Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does John H Van Winkle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on John H Van Winkle Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are John H Van Winkle Foundation's largest grantees?
John H Van Winkle Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cooperative Housing Corp ($10,000), Sage Eldercare ($10,000) and Jewish Family Services of CJ ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John H Van Winkle Foundation?
John H Van Winkle Foundation reported $819K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is John H Van Winkle Foundation's EIN?
John H Van Winkle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-1529798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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