Ralph M Wynn Foundation
The Ralph M Wynn Foundation is a private foundation based in Miller Place, New York. In 2024, it gave $250,000 across 14 grants, with recipients including opera companies, museums, libraries, and other cultural organizations.
Ralph M Wynn Foundation at a glance
In short: Ralph M Wynn Foundation gave $250K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,857
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $5,989,632
- +12.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (88% 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 Ralph M Wynn Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 54 North Country Road, Miller Place, NY 11764
Phone: (631) 758-1167
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ralph M Wynn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metropolitan Opera Association Inc ($63K). Together the top 10 received $221K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 59 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to recipients in the District of Columbia, and 4% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ralph M Wynn Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 14 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $40K (2020) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc New York, NY | To Support the Organizations Mission. | $62,500 |
| New York City Opera New York, NY | To Support the Organizations Mission. | $25,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution Washington, DC | To Support the Organizations Mission. | $21,250 |
| The American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | To Support the Organizations Mission. | $20,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | To Support the Organizations Mission. | $20,000 |
| Buffalo AKG Art Museum FKA Albright-Knox Buffalo, NY | To Support the Organizations Mission. | $15,000 |
| Herbert F Johnson Museum of Art Ithaca, NY | To Support the Organizations Mission. | $15,000 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations New York, NY | To Support the Organizations Mission. | $15,000 |
| The New-York Historical Society New York, NY | To Support the Organizations Mission. | $15,000 |
| Nassau County Museum of Art Roslyn, NY | To Support the Organizations Mission. | $12,500 |
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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 | $5,989,632 | $218,144 | $261,787 | $250,000 | 14 | $259,037 | $218,144 | $278,215 |
| 2023 | $5,310,958 | $261,360 | $270,338 | $250,000 | 14 | $267,088 | $249,360 | $245,657 |
| 2022 | $4,844,570 | $147,723 | $264,264 | $250,000 | 13 | $261,014 | $146,973 | $255,234 |
| 2021 | $5,979,592 | $172,127 | $258,759 | $240,000 | 13 | $253,009 | $171,377 | $278,408 |
| 2020 | $5,348,153 | $104,616 | $48,530 | $40,000 | 5 | — | $103,616 | $234,444 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ralph M Wynn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $278K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations across the arts, culture, and related fields. For example, New York City Opera describes its mission as inspiring audiences with opera, nurturing promising American artists, and building audiences through affordable tickets and outreach. The New York Public Library describes its mission as inspiring lifelong learning, advancing knowledge, and strengthening communities. These are the grantees’ missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $250,000 through 14 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $62,500, with a median of $15,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $62,500 to the Metropolitan Opera Association, $25,000 to New York City Opera, $21,250 to the Smithsonian Institution, and $20,000 each to the American Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other grants included $15,000 each to the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, New York Public Library, and New-York Historical Society; $12,500 to Nassau County Museum of Art; and $10,000 each to the Museum of Modern Art and WSHU Public Radio.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cornelius J. Conlon and Bruce D. Steiner as trustees.
Ralph M Wynn Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bruce D. Steiner
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$679 (2020) → $467 (2024)
Cornelius J. Conlon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$679 (2020) → $7K (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 $7K, to Cornelius J Conlon (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ralph M Wynn Foundation
How much does Ralph M Wynn Foundation give each year?
Ralph M Wynn Foundation gave $250K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $250K across 14 grants.
What is Ralph M Wynn Foundation's typical grant size?
Ralph M Wynn Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,857, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ralph M Wynn Foundation give grants?
Ralph M Wynn Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants).
Does Ralph M Wynn Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Ralph M Wynn Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organizations Mission." (14 grants).
Who are Ralph M Wynn Foundation's largest grantees?
Ralph M Wynn Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Metropolitan Opera Association Inc ($62,500), New York City Opera ($25,000) and Smithsonian Institution ($21,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ralph M Wynn Foundation?
Ralph M Wynn Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $259K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $278K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ralph M Wynn Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations across the arts, culture, and related fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ralph M Wynn Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Ralph M Wynn Foundation's EIN?
Ralph M Wynn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-7250310. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ralph M Wynn 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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