The Winkle Family Foundation
The Winkle Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lake City, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $532K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $42K.
The Winkle Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Winkle Family Foundation gave $55K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,563
- -31.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,063
- -15.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $531,520
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Winkle Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northen Christian Foundation ($23K). Together the top 9 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 49 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Winkle Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 62% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 170% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2019) to $79K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northen Christian Foundation Ada, MI | Community Improvement | $23,000 |
| Focus on the Family Colorado Springs, CO | Community Improvement | $15,000 |
| Lake City Christian Reformed Church Lake City, MI | Community Improvement | $6,313 |
| All Belong Wyoming, MI | Community Improvement | $5,000 |
| Northern Michigan Christian School McBain, MI | Community Improvement | $2,500 |
| Calvin Christian Reformed Church Grand Rapids, MI | Community Improvement | $1,000 |
| Life Resource Ministries Gardnerville, NV | Community Improvement | $1,000 |
| Revival Center Cadillac, MI | Community Improvement | $500 |
| Lifewise Academy Hilliad, OH | Community Improvement | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $531,520 | $84,093 | $66,021 | $54,563 | 9 | $56,361 | $42,329 | $33,198 |
| 2024 | $513,448 | $128,280 | $92,068 | $79,200 | 11 | $83,526 | $41,054 | $30,726 |
| 2023 | $477,236 | $100,817 | $96,138 | $78,614 | 8 | $88,813 | $15,992 | $28,164 |
| 2022 | $472,557 | $71,896 | $44,426 | $33,617 | 10 | $36,443 | $14,605 | $28,621 |
| 2021 | $445,087 | $132,873 | $43,223 | $34,008 | 11 | $35,523 | $35,360 | $27,146 |
| 2020 | $355,437 | $41,909 | $31,496 | $22,700 | 6 | — | $16,331 | $23,130 |
| 2019 | $345,024 | $38,007 | $23,977 | $13,875 | 7 | — | $21,416 | $19,905 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winkle Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Winkle Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Beverly Winkle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gerard Winkle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Winkle
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Winkle Family Foundation
How much does The Winkle Family Foundation give each year?
The Winkle Family Foundation gave $55K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $79K across 11 grants.
What is The Winkle Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Winkle Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,063, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Winkle Family Foundation give grants?
The Winkle Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (27%).
Does The Winkle Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Winkle Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Improvement" (9 grants).
Who are The Winkle Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Winkle Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northen Christian Foundation ($23,000), Focus on the Family ($15,000) and Lake City Christian Reformed Church ($6,313), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Winkle Family Foundation?
The Winkle Family Foundation reported $532K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Winkle Family Foundation's EIN?
The Winkle Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3212032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 12, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work The Winkle Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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