The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation
The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation is a private foundation, based in Troy, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $762K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $39K. Net investment income was $239K.
The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation gave $39K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,215
- +155.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,602
- +82.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $761,937
- +36.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was La Jolla Playhouse ($31K across 2 grants). Together the top 6 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 80% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $39K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CA | Contribution | $25,000 |
| La Jolla Playhouse La Jolla, CA | Contribution | $6,000 |
| Goodspeed Musicals East Haddam, CT | Contribution | $3,500 |
| National New Play Network Lake Worth Beach, FL | Contribution | $3,500 |
| Paper Mill Playhouse Millburn, NJ | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Sage New York, NY | Contribution | $140 |
| Holocaust Museum New York, NY | Contribution | $75 |
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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 | $761,937 | $302,012 | $53,059 | $39,215 | 7 | $39,215 | $238,972 | $48,777 |
| 2023 | $559,827 | $107,977 | $25,393 | $15,371 | 5 | $15,371 | $804 | $33,215 |
| 2022 | $564,817 | $130,374 | $42,470 | $33,000 | 4 | $33,000 | $1,188 | $32,978 |
| 2021 | $488,288 | $248,465 | $42,860 | $34,000 | 8 | $34,000 | $139,637 | $27,315 |
| 2020 | $374,682 | $96,510 | $23,951 | $17,500 | 2 | — | $73,808 | $22,234 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation is led by Richard Winkler, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Winkler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Richard Sims Winkler Foundation
How much does The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation give each year?
The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation gave $39K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 5 grants.
What is The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation's typical grant size?
The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,500, and its average grant was $5,602, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation give grants?
The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation gives mostly in California: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (9%) and Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were La Jolla, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (7 grants).
Who are The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation's largest grantees?
The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include La Jolla Playhouse ($31,000 across 2 grants), Goodspeed Musicals ($3,500) and National New Play Network ($3,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation?
The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation reported $762K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $39K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (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 is The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation's EIN?
The Richard Sims Winkler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6628188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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