The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation
The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in New York and Florida, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation at a glance
In short: The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation gave $944K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $52K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $944,435
- +204.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,469
- +103.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,049,957
- +53.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Benjamin and Susan Winter 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: 680 Fifth Avenue - 23Rd Floor, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 616-8900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Manhattan Theatre ($213K). Together the top 10 received $894K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 45 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 74% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 26% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation gives
- 17% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 237% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2023) to $2.5M (2020). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $944K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Theatre New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $212,500 |
| New York City Police Foundation New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $170,000 |
| 92NY New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $141,400 |
| Morselife Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| UJA Federation New York New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Friends of Afmda Palm Beach Gardens, FL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $75,500 |
| The Brearly School New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Barnard College New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Friends of the IDF New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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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 | $10,049,957 | $4,497,625 | $1,001,648 | $944,435 | 18 | $947,678 | $246,046 | $1,171,676 |
| 2024 | $6,553,980 | $299,797 | $364,683 | $310,200 | 12 | $313,135 | $180,190 | $876,212 |
| 2023 | $6,618,866 | $181,238 | $97,087 | $47,983 | 2 | $53,073 | $137,781 | $685,278 |
| 2022 | $6,534,715 | $361,093 | $319,948 | $280,000 | 5 | $280,000 | $72,925 | $631,997 |
| 2021 | $6,493,570 | $-389,565 | $305,195 | $261,500 | 8 | — | $63,518 | $625,894 |
| 2020 | $7,188,330 | $1,936,894 | $2,537,878 | $2,502,300 | 13 | — | $98,890 | $464,159 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2025 — 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 grants include support for organizations whose own missions encompass the performing arts, public safety, Jewish community services, senior living, higher education, and art.
For example, the New York City Police Foundation says it works to prevent violent crime and thwart terrorism, strengthen relationships between the NYPD and communities, and enhance NYPD wellness and training. Morselife Foundation describes its purpose as supporting tax-exempt organizations that enhance senior living in the spirit of Jewish tradition. Barnard College says it provides a liberal arts education to young women, and the Norton Museum of Art says it offers visitors encounters with art and its collections.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $944,435. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $212,500, with a median of $10,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $212,500 to Manhattan Theatre, $170,000 to the New York City Police Foundation, $141,400 to 92NY, $100,000 to Morselife Foundation, and $100,000 to UJA Federation New York. Other reported grants included $75,500 to Palm Beach Friends of AFMDA, $50,000 to The Brearley School, and $25,000 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. The filing lists the purpose of these grants as furthering each donee’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Benjamin Winter as trustee and Susan Winter as treasurer.
The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Benjamin Winter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Winter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation
How much does The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation give each year?
The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation gave $944K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $310K across 12 grants.
What is The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation's typical grant size?
The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $52,469, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation give grants?
The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (5 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation's largest grantees?
The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Manhattan Theatre ($212,500), New York City Police Foundation ($170,000) and 92NY ($141,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation?
The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $948K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations whose own missions encompass the performing arts, public safety, Jewish community services, senior living, higher education, and art. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Benjamin and Susan Winter 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 The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation's EIN?
The Benjamin and Susan Winter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7107477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Benjamin and Susan Winter 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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