The Winifred and William O'Reilly
The Winifred and William O'Reilly is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 25 grants totaling $202,200 to organizations including schools, disability and autism services, youth programs, and other charitable organizations.
The Winifred and William O'Reilly at a glance
In short: The Winifred and William O'Reilly gave $202K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in New York. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $202,200
- +89.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,088
- +13.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $336,846
- +60812.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (11 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (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 Winifred and William O'Reilly
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 122 East 42Nd St 31 Fl, New York, NY 10168
Phone: (212) 949-6700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Winifred and William O'Reilly funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chaminade High School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 134 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 12% to Rhode Island, 7% to Georgia, and 5% each to Texas and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Winifred and William O'Reilly open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 25 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 16% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). 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 $107K (2024) to $478K (2020). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $202K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chaminade High School Mineola, NY | To Support Youth Education | $25,000 |
| Salve University Newport, RI | To Support Education | $25,000 |
| Lifes Worc Garden City, NY | To provide support for people with disabilities and autism | $20,000 |
| Covenant House Georgia Atlanta, GA | To Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness | $15,000 |
| Adwa Development Association Dallas, TX | To Support Communities in Adwa and Neighboring Towns | $10,000 |
| Joe Namath Foundation New York, NY | To provide funding for various children's charities and neurological research | $10,000 |
| Sisters of Life Suffern, NY | To Support the Catholic Community | $10,000 |
| St Marys High School Manhasset, NY | To Support Youth Education | $10,000 |
| Tuesdays Children Manhasset, NY | To Support Veteran Families | $10,000 |
| Wabc Radio Foundation New York, NY | To Support Public Radio Programming | $10,000 |
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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 | $336,846 | $554,952 | $218,659 | $202,200 | 25 | $202,200 | $790 | $11,625 |
| 2024 | $553 | $102,155 | $121,084 | $107,000 | 15 | $107,000 | $2,155 | $2,423 |
| 2023 | $19,482 | $12,402 | $287,229 | $275,000 | 33 | $275,000 | $4,175 | $4,767 |
| 2022 | $294,309 | $1,727 | $226,267 | $214,000 | 28 | $214,000 | $1,727 | $18,659 |
| 2021 | $518,849 | $238 | $396,540 | $365,000 | 33 | — | $238 | $35,071 |
| 2020 | $916,540 | $1,379,969 | $491,311 | $477,500 | 37 | — | $501,569 | $40,430 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winifred and William O'Reilly reported a distributable amount of $12K 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 show support for a range of organizations. For example, LIFE'S WORC says it provides residential supports and community services to people in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. Tuesday's Children says it supports military families of the fallen and families affected by 9/11 through programs focused on connection and post-traumatic growth. Guiding Eyes for the Blind says it provides guide dogs to people with vision loss.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $202,200 through 25 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable grants included $25,000 each to Chaminade High School and Salve University; $20,000 to LIFE'S WORC; and $15,000 to Covenant House Georgia. Other 2025 grants included $10,000 to Tuesday's Children, WABC Radio Foundation, and the Joe Namath Foundation, and $5,000 to New Ground and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William O'Reilly as director/president, Edgar Royce as director/vice president, and Evan R. Bell as director/secretary/treasurer.
The Winifred and William O'Reilly is led by William O'Reilly, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William O'Reilly
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Edgar Royce
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Evan R. Bell
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Winifred and William O'Reilly
How much does The Winifred and William O'Reilly give each year?
The Winifred and William O'Reilly gave $202K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $107K across 15 grants.
What is The Winifred and William O'Reilly's typical grant size?
The Winifred and William O'Reilly's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,088, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Winifred and William O'Reilly that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Winifred and William O'Reilly give grants?
The Winifred and William O'Reilly gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (12%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Manhasset, NY (2 grants).
Does The Winifred and William O'Reilly give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Winifred and William O'Reilly's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Youth Education" (4 grants).
Who are The Winifred and William O'Reilly's largest grantees?
The Winifred and William O'Reilly's largest 2025 grantees include Chaminade High School ($25,000), Salve University ($25,000) and Lifes Worc ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Winifred and William O'Reilly?
The Winifred and William O'Reilly reported $337K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $202K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Winifred and William O'Reilly fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, LIFE'S WORC says it provides residential supports and community services to people in Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Winifred and William O'Reilly?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 Winifred and William O'Reilly's EIN?
The Winifred and William O'Reilly's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2226224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Winifred and William O'Reilly 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 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Winifred and William O'Reilly funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-winifred-and-william-o-reilly-morg_902bbbfa0ca7478a90f2d65b4e85e4b1
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