Steven K and Winifred a
Steven K and Winifred a is a private foundation located in Agawam, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports 21 grants totaling $365,700, with recipients including Jewish community organizations, educational institutions, and other organizations.
Steven K and Winifred a at a glance
In short: Steven K and Winifred a gave $366K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Massachusetts. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $365,700
- -83.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,414
- -78.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $16,682,651
- +15.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (70% 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 Steven K and Winifred a
- 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: 67 Hunt Street 206, Agawam, MA 01001
Phone: (617) 338-2422
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Steven K and Winifred a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard Hillel ($100K). Together the top 10 received $339K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 134 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Massachusetts (70%) and New York (23%). The reported shares were 5% for Washington, DC, 1% for Connecticut, and 0% for Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Steven K and Winifred a open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 216% 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 $366K (2024) to $2.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $366K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Hillel Cambridge, MA | Cash Support-General Purposes | $100,000 |
| Gann Academy Waltham, MA | Cash Support-General Purposes | $60,000 |
| AJC New England Boston, MA | Cash Support-General Purposes | $45,000 |
| Friends of the Forum Hartsdale, NY | Cash Support-General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federations of North America New York, NY | Cash Support-General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Boston, MA | Cash Support-General Purposes | $22,500 |
| The Washington Institute Washington, DC | Cash Support-General Purposes | $20,000 |
| Cornell Hillel Ithaca, NY | Cash Support-General Purposes | $18,000 |
| Congregation or Atid Wayland, MA | Cash Support-General Purposes | $13,600 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Cash Support-General Purposes | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing states that unrealized gains on donated securities were included in contribution income.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,682,651 | $6,720,974 | $452,346 | $365,700 | 21 | $1,871,597 | $3,717,746 | $866,178 |
| 2023 | $14,451,357 | $2,913,178 | $10,771,406 | $2,227,653 | 28 | $2,236,834 | $829,534 | $840,687 |
| 2022 | $14,202,068 | $3,548,336 | $1,003,866 | $974,720 | 29 | $976,883 | $2,044,719 | $827,647 |
| 2021 | $12,251,276 | $757,881 | $574,833 | $567,959 | 29 | — | $342,638 | $779,823 |
| 2020 | $12,427,650 | $2,785,195 | $535,235 | $617,445 | 27 | — | $820,958 | $618,554 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Steven K and Winifred a reported a distributable amount of $866K 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 including Jewish community and educational institutions. For example, Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston describes its mission as sustaining and enriching Jewish life in Greater Boston and coordinating Jewish communal services. New England Jewish Academy says it prepares students for academic achievement and an engaged Jewish life. Trybal Gatherings describes its work as engaging young adults through immersive experiences to build Jewish community.
Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions encompass youth wellbeing and equity, support for Israel’s protectors, community wellness, and care for ill and injured people at home.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $365,700. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to Harvard Hillel, $60,000 to Gann Academy, $45,000 to AJC New England, $25,000 each to Friends of the Forum and Jewish Federations of North America, and $22,500 to Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston. The listed grants were designated “cash support—general purposes.”
Other reported 2024 grants included $20,000 to The Washington Institute, $18,000 to Cornell Hillel, $13,600 to Congregation Or Atid, and $10,000 to Cornell University. Additional recipients included Trybal Gatherings, New England Jewish Academy, Jewish Community Day School, Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, Springfield Jewish Community Center, Moving Traditions, and Friends of Yad Sarah.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Grinspoon and Winifred Sandler as trustees.
Steven K and Winifred a's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Grinspoon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Winifred Sandler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 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.
Frequently asked questions about Steven K and Winifred a
How much does Steven K and Winifred a give each year?
Steven K and Winifred a gave $366K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.2M across 28 grants.
What is Steven K and Winifred a's typical grant size?
Steven K and Winifred a's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $17,414, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Steven K and Winifred a that year got $25K on average.
Where does Steven K and Winifred a give grants?
Steven K and Winifred a gives mostly in Massachusetts: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (23%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Waltham, MA (2 grants) and Ithaca, NY (2 grants).
Does Steven K and Winifred a give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Steven K and Winifred a's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Steven K and Winifred a's largest grantees?
Steven K and Winifred a's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard Hillel ($100,000), Gann Academy ($60,000) and AJC New England ($45,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Steven K and Winifred a?
Steven K and Winifred a reported $16.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $866K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Steven K and Winifred a fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including Jewish community and educational institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Steven K and Winifred a?
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 Steven K and Winifred a's EIN?
Steven K and Winifred a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1969309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Steven K and Winifred a 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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