Joseph & May Winston Foundation
The Joseph & May Winston Foundation is a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In its 2024 filing, it reported $117,328 in grants to 36 organizations and stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Joseph & May Winston Foundation at a glance
In short: Joseph & May Winston Foundation gave $117K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $117,328
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,259
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,444,791
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (16 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (74% 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 Joseph & May Winston Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 27036, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: (480) 585-9157
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Joseph & May Winston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Scucc ($15K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 151 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Arizona organizations received 74% of grant dollars, followed by organizations in Oregon (9%), Illinois (5%), Missouri (3%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Joseph & May Winston Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 35 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 171% of 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 $58K (2020) to $117K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $117K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scucc Scottsdale, AZ | Various | $14,640 |
| Hand in Hand Portland, OR | Bicultural School in Israel | $10,000 |
| Valley Beit Midrash Scottsdale, AZ | Torah Project | $7,500 |
| Scottsdale Cong Church Scottsdale, AZ | Annual Pledge | $6,000 |
| Yatom Scottsdale, AZ | Support For Foster Care | $5,000 |
| Gersher Disability Tempe, AZ | Recycle Fee for 1 Year | $5,000 |
| AZ Jews For Justice Scottsdale, AZ | Heat Relief Supplies | $5,000 |
| Open Arms Litchfield Park, AZ | Orphange in RSA | $5,000 |
| Prescott Area Shelter Services Prescott, AZ | Domestic Violence Shelter | $5,000 |
| AZ Humane Society Phoenix, AZ | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,444,791 | $24,865 | $143,908 | $117,328 | 36 | $122,071 | $3,047 | $71,443 |
| 2023 | $1,458,153 | $45,373 | $148,849 | $112,208 | 42 | $115,233 | — | $77,815 |
| 2022 | $1,499,415 | $52,181 | $109,491 | $72,000 | 19 | $74,863 | $14,285 | $78,189 |
| 2021 | $1,683,728 | $146,196 | $117,670 | $79,536 | 26 | $79,536 | $63,701 | $80,311 |
| 2020 | $1,613,561 | $50,906 | $91,310 | $58,140 | 28 | — | $34,720 | $78,574 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Joseph & May Winston Foundation reported a distributable amount of $71K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Valley Beit Midrash describes its work as pluralistic Jewish learning, social action, and leadership development. Prescott Area Shelter Services says it provides temporary housing, resources, case management, and a pathway to permanent housing for women, families, and veterans. Foster Your Future describes support for young adults aging out of foster care who pursue education or vocational careers. Friends of United Hatzalah says it raises funds for organizations providing medical and trauma-related first-responder services, primarily supporting United Hatzalah of Israel.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 36 grants totaling $117,328. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $14,640, with a median of $2,500.
Among the largest listed 2024 grants were $14,640 to SCUCC in Scottsdale for “Various,” $10,000 to Hand in Hand in Portland for a “Bicultural School in Israel,” and $7,500 to Valley Beit Midrash in Scottsdale for a “Torah Project.” Other grants included $6,000 to Scottsdale Cong Church for an “Annual Pledge” and $5,000 each to Yatom for “Support For Foster Care,” Gersher Disability for a “Recycle Fee for 1 Year,” and Prescott Area Shelter Services for a “Domestic Violence Shelter.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allan B Winston Esq as president, Diana B Winston as treasurer, and Julia Winston, Joshua Winston, and Cindy Winston as directors.
Joseph & May Winston Foundation is led by Allan B Winston Esq., President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan B Winston Esq.
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Winston
Director
New on the 2024 filing
$5K (2024)
Joshua Winston
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julia Winston
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diana B Winston
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $5K, to Cindy Winston (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Joseph & May Winston Foundation
How much does Joseph & May Winston Foundation give each year?
Joseph & May Winston Foundation gave $117K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $112K across 42 grants.
What is Joseph & May Winston Foundation's typical grant size?
Joseph & May Winston Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,259, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Joseph & May Winston Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Joseph & May Winston Foundation give grants?
Joseph & May Winston Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (9%) and Illinois (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (9 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (8 grants), Tempe, AZ (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Joseph & May Winston Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on Joseph & May Winston Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Joseph & May Winston Foundation's largest grantees?
Joseph & May Winston Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Scucc ($14,640), Hand in Hand ($10,000) and Valley Beit Midrash ($7,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Joseph & May Winston Foundation?
Joseph & May Winston Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $71K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Joseph & May Winston Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Valley Beit Midrash describes its work as pluralistic Jewish learning, social action, and leadership development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Joseph & May Winston Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Joseph & May Winston Foundation's EIN?
Joseph & May Winston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1148600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Joseph & May Winston 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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