The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family
The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported giving $43,000 through 10 grants in 2024, with all 10 listed grants designated for operating support.
The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family at a glance
In short: The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family gave $43K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $43,000
- -38.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,300
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $821,743
- +10.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (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 The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family
- 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: 1115 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128
Phone: (617) 379-5952
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Network 2020 ($30K). Together the top 10 received $43K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 70% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts (15%), the District of Columbia (6%), Virginia (3%), and New Hampshire (2%). The listed grants also included recipients in South Dakota and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% 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 $30K (2021) to $70K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $43K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Network 2020 New York, NY | Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Rockport Music Rockport, MA | Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Protect Democracy Washington, DC | Operating Support | $2,500 |
| The Common Good Chesapeake, VA | Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Manship Artists Residency Gloucester, MA | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Marian and Edward Macdowell Inc Peterborough, NH | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| The Pine Ridge Girls School Porcupine, SD | Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Annisquam Yacht Club Sailing and Tennis Program Gloucester, MA | Operating Support | $500 |
| Garrison Forest School Owings Mills, MD | Operating Support | $250 |
| Circle of Hope Health Services Washington, DC | Operating Support | $250 |
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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 | $821,743 | $40,396 | $45,203 | $43,000 | 10 | $43,000 | $39,795 | $40,322 |
| 2023 | $741,336 | $43,453 | $74,197 | $70,000 | 15 | $71,700 | $40,956 | $34,266 |
| 2022 | $665,439 | $53,429 | $37,674 | $37,250 | 7 | $37,250 | $52,986 | $31,063 |
| 2021 | $725,135 | $39,019 | $31,720 | $29,750 | 13 | $30,550 | $37,849 | $32,213 |
| 2020 | $622,438 | $26,536 | $32,005 | $30,000 | 6 | — | $26,131 | $26,391 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family reported a distributable amount of $40K 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 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Rockport Music describes its mission as inspiring a love and understanding of music through live performances and creative learning opportunities. MacDowell says it nurtures the arts by offering artists a residential environment in which to produce creative work. Garrison Forest School describes preparing students to thrive in a complex, changing world through academic challenge, personal development, and an inclusive community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $43,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $30,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants were $30,000 to NETWORK 2020, $5,000 to Rockport Music, and $2,500 to Protect Democracy. Other grants included $1,500 to The Common Good, $1,000 each to Manship Artists Residency, Marian and Edward MacDowell Inc, and The Pine Ridge Girls School, $500 to Annisquam Yacht Club Sailing and Tennis Program, and $250 each to Garrison Forest School and Circle of Hope Health Services. Each grant was listed for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Grant Winthrop and Hope Winthrop as directors.
The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Grant Winthrop
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hope Winthrop
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 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 The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family
How much does The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family give each year?
The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family gave $43K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 15 grants.
What is The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family's typical grant size?
The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,300, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family that year got $750 on average.
Where does The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family give grants?
The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family gives mostly in New York: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Gloucester, MA (2 grants).
Does The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family's largest grantees?
The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family's largest 2024 grantees include Network 2020 ($30,000), Rockport Music ($5,000) and Protect Democracy ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family?
The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family reported $822K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $43K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $40K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Rockport Music describes its mission as inspiring a love and understanding of music through live performances and creative learning opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family?
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 Grant and Hope Winthrop Family's EIN?
The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8059633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Grant and Hope Winthrop Family 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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