The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation
The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $78K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation at a glance
In short: The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation gave $22K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,288
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,184
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $77,903
- +28.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Korean Community Services of New York ($10K). Together the top 7 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (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 Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation gives
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 600% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $10K (2022) to $50K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Korean Community Services of New York Bayside, NY | General expenses | $10,000 |
| Collegiate School New York, NY | $2,500 to Scholarship Fund. $7,037.50 to Annual Fund. | $9,538 |
| Steady Buckets New York, NY | General expenses. | $1,000 |
| Center for Urban Community Services New York, NY | General expenses. | $500 |
| Project Renewal New York, NY | General expenses. | $500 |
| Bowery Mission New York, NY | General expenses. | $500 |
| Echo Hill Outdoor School Worton, MD | General expenses. | $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 | $77,903 | $33,765 | $22,661 | $22,288 | 7 | $22,288 | $8,461 | $3,712 |
| 2023 | $60,509 | $34,799 | $35,792 | $35,538 | 9 | $35,538 | $9,200 | $2,524 |
| 2022 | $59,538 | $2,853 | $10,112 | $9,725 | 8 | $9,725 | $2,466 | $3,145 |
| 2021 | $81,725 | $35,842 | $49,661 | $49,500 | 13 | $49,500 | $10,192 | $3,935 |
| 2020 | $91,375 | $21,198 | $17,536 | $17,250 | 7 | — | $818 | $3,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation is led by Nicholas R Winter, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicholas R Winter
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maureen J Winter
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seong Chun
Secretary
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 The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation
How much does The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation give each year?
The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation gave $22K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 9 grants.
What is The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation's typical grant size?
The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,184, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation give grants?
The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation gives mostly in New York: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation's largest grantees?
The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Korean Community Services of New York ($10,000), Collegiate School ($9,538) and Steady Buckets ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation?
The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation reported $78K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation's EIN?
The Seong Chun and Nick Winter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2404943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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