The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation
The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. In 2025, it made 21 grants totaling $777,270 to charitable organizations, including a university, human-services organizations, and organizations supporting health and education.
The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation at a glance
In short: The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation gave $777K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in Maryland. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $777,270
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,013
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,502,655
- +40.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation
- 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: 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 James L& Susan G Winter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Johns Hopkins University ($610K). Together the top 10 received $770K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 122 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Maryland (78%) and New York (16%), followed by Connecticut (5%). Florida and Pennsylvania each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 21 grantees (0%) 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. How we count
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 216% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 $187K (2023) to $915K (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $777K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $610,000 |
| UJA Federation of NY New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Person to Person Darien, CT | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $35,000 |
| Columbia Business School New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $3,600 |
| Parsons Dance New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $3,500 |
| B the Difference Fort Lauderdale, FL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| AJC Global Jewish Advocacy New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 | $5,502,655 | $2,392,787 | $810,646 | $777,270 | 21 | $779,175 | $270,496 | $360,779 |
| 2024 | $3,920,514 | $1,334,738 | $819,398 | $796,850 | 24 | $798,560 | $645,893 | $325,460 |
| 2023 | $3,405,174 | $606,767 | $206,979 | $186,778 | 29 | $188,423 | $123,173 | $295,676 |
| 2022 | $3,005,386 | $417,534 | $939,398 | $914,850 | 24 | $916,382 | $53,857 | $261,684 |
| 2021 | $3,527,250 | $679,543 | $685,628 | $669,250 | 24 | $670,742 | $272,663 | $278,424 |
| 2020 | $3,533,335 | $459,386 | $839,476 | $822,025 | 25 | — | $74,525 | $245,029 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $361K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Johns Hopkins University describes its mission as supporting and promoting the university’s objectives and interests. Person to Person says it supports individuals and families moving toward stability through food, clothing, housing, and economic opportunity. Project Renewal describes its mission as addressing homelessness by helping people renew their lives through health, homes, and jobs. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces says it supports the health, well-being, and education of Israel’s protectors.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $777,270. Awards ranged from $200 to $610,000, with a median grant of $1,000. The largest grants included $610,000 to Johns Hopkins University, $100,000 to UJA Federation of NY, and $35,000 to Person to Person. Other grants included $5,000 each to Columbia Business School, Doctors Without Borders, and White Plains Hospital Center; and $3,600 to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James L Winter as trustee and Susan G Winter as treasurer.
The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James L. Winter
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan G. 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 James L& Susan G Winter Foundation
How much does The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation give each year?
The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation gave $777K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $797K across 24 grants.
What is The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation's typical grant size?
The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $37,013, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation give grants?
The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (10 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Who are The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation's largest grantees?
The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Johns Hopkins University ($610,000), UJA Federation of NY ($100,000) and Person to Person ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation?
The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $779K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $361K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Johns Hopkins University describes its mission as supporting and promoting the university’s objectives and interests. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation?
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 The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation's EIN?
The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0103736. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The James L& Susan G 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The James L& Susan G Winter Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-james-land-susan-g-winter-foundation-morg_f7ffc0e6f628474fbac8a3b01fd73859
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