The Winestock Foundation Inc
The Winestock Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations for purposes including education, training, program support, and general support.
The Winestock Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Winestock Foundation Inc gave $45K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,250
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,662
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $18,463
- +25.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (59% 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 Winestock Foundation Inc
- 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: 1650 Margaret Street Suite 302, Jacksonville, FL 32204
Phone: (904) 370-3555
Website: https://www.winestockfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Winestock Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oglethorpe University ($14K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 82 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing shows grant dollars going to organizations in Georgia (59%), South Carolina (18%), Texas (10%), Washington, DC (7%), and Illinois (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Winestock Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 65% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $35K (2022) to $70K (2021). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe University Atlanta, GA | Education Support | $13,500 |
| Carter Center Atlanta, GA | General Support | $5,000 |
| March Foundation Plano, TX | Education Support | $3,500 |
| First Tee Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Program Support/ Training | $3,000 |
| Martin Webb Learning Center Greenville, SC | Education | $3,000 |
| National Council Negro Women Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000 |
| Quad County Urban League Aurora, IL | Training/Education | $2,500 |
| Greenville Tech Foundation Greenville, SC | Education Support | $2,000 |
| Flat Rock Baptist Church Piedmont, SC | General Support | $2,000 |
| Emory Univ Urology Excellence Fund Atlanta, GA | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,463 | $50,004 | $46,136 | $45,250 | 17 | $45,427 | $1,790 |
| 2024 | $14,745 | $50,004 | $43,755 | $43,330 | 15 | $43,415 | $1,700 |
| 2023 | $8,496 | $3 | $63,050 | $62,500 | 14 | $62,610 | $1,805 |
| 2022 | $71,543 | $50,004 | $35,490 | $35,140 | 15 | $35,210 | $2,003 |
| 2021 | $57,029 | $50,004 | $71,110 | $70,475 | 21 | $70,602 | $1,904 |
| 2020 | $78,135 | $50,011 | $51,480 | $50,815 | 11 | — | $2,670 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winestock Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 2025 grants included education support, education, training, program support, project support, and general support.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Oglethorpe University says it is committed to teaching excellence in an inclusive learning environment and preparing students for professional endeavors and responsible contributions to global society. Quad County Urban League says it works to secure equal opportunities for disadvantaged people and people of color, including African Americans, women, and people with disabilities, and to support communities’ social and economic growth. Greenville Tech Foundation says it provides financial assistance to Greenville Technical College and its students. Create Your Dreams describes itself as an Atlanta youth development program serving children in underserved areas.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $45,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $13,500, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest listed grants were $13,500 to Oglethorpe University for education support; $5,000 to the Carter Center for general support; $3,500 to the March Foundation for education support; $3,000 each to First Tee Atlanta for program support and training, Martin Webb Learning Center for education, and the National Council of Negro Women for general support; and $2,500 to Quad County Urban League for training and education. Other listed grants included $2,000 each to Greenville Tech Foundation for education support, Flat Rock Baptist Church for general support, and Emory University Urology Excellence Fund for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James Winestock as chairman, PR; Brad L Cast as treasurer, D; Elizabeth Winestock, Dr Flora Johnson Winestock, and Ed Ivory as directors.
The Winestock Foundation Inc is led by James Winestock, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Winestock
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Ivory
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Winestock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Flora Johnson Winestock
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad L. Cast
Treasurer & D
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Winestock Foundation Inc
How much does The Winestock Foundation Inc give each year?
The Winestock Foundation Inc gave $45K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 15 grants.
What is The Winestock Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Winestock Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,662, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Winestock Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Winestock Foundation Inc give grants?
The Winestock Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (18%) and Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (7 grants) and Greenville, SC (3 grants).
Does The Winestock Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 59% of The Winestock Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Winestock Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Winestock Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Oglethorpe University ($13,500), Carter Center ($5,000) and March Foundation ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Winestock Foundation Inc?
The Winestock Foundation Inc reported $18K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $45K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Winestock Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included education support, education, training, program support, project support, and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Winestock Foundation Inc?
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 Winestock Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Winestock Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4446117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Winestock Foundation Inc 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 November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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