Norman Winer Charitable Trust
Norman Winer Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Chevy Chase, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $948K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $135K. Net investment income was $167K.
Norman Winer Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Norman Winer Charitable Trust gave $135K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,000
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,286
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $947,965
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Norman Winer Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Espanola Valley Humane Society ($60K). Together the top 7 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 29 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Norman Winer Charitable Trust gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $135K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Espanola Valley Humane Society Espanola, NM | Feed, Adopt and Care of Animals | $60,000 |
| Anti Vivsection Society Chicago, IL | Focused on ending the use of animals in research. | $20,000 |
| Sunkissed Acres Horse Rescue and Retirement Summerville, GA | Rescue and Adoption of Horses | $20,000 |
| Freinds of Roswell Animals Roswell, NM | Saves adoptable dogs and cats by assisting rescue groups | $10,000 |
| Roots Animal Sanctuary Tijeras, NM | Provide shelter for abandoned and abused animals | $10,000 |
| The Horse Shelter Cerrillos, NM | Rescue and Adoption of Horses | $10,000 |
| Animal Protection of New Mexico Albuerque, NM | Feed, Adopt and Care of Animals | $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 | $947,965 | $171,515 | $238,998 | $135,000 | 7 | $144,802 | $167,300 | $144,182 |
| 2023 | $1,020,448 | $210,478 | $210,919 | $120,000 | 7 | $129,897 | $205,465 | $143,719 |
| 2022 | $1,015,889 | $138,795 | $205,616 | $115,000 | 6 | $123,563 | $134,013 | $138,573 |
| 2021 | $1,082,710 | $101,920 | $186,208 | $100,000 | 4 | $108,033 | $97,466 | $123,210 |
| 2020 | $1,166,998 | $186,252 | $180,325 | $100,000 | 5 | — | $181,171 | $127,385 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norman Winer Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Norman Winer Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Finn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Jennifer Rios
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $42K (2024)
Wilhelmina Bandler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $14K (2024)
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 $42K, to Cynthia Finn (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Norman Winer Charitable Trust
How much does Norman Winer Charitable Trust give each year?
Norman Winer Charitable Trust gave $135K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $120K across 7 grants.
What is Norman Winer Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Norman Winer Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Norman Winer Charitable Trust give grants?
Norman Winer Charitable Trust gives mostly in New Mexico: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (15%) and Georgia (15%).
Does Norman Winer Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Norman Winer Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Norman Winer Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Norman Winer Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Espanola Valley Humane Society ($60,000), Anti Vivsection Society ($20,000) and Sunkissed Acres Horse Rescue and Retirement ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Norman Winer Charitable Trust?
Norman Winer Charitable Trust reported $948K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $145K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Norman Winer Charitable Trust's EIN?
Norman Winer Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3008091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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