The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO
The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust Co is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its filings report grants to charitable organizations, including a $1,799,000 grant in 2024 and grants to organizations working in areas such as health, food assistance, and social justice in 2020.
The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO at a glance
In short: The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.8M), mostly in Delaware. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,799,000
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,799,000
- +6.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,799,000
- Total assets
- $13,058,310
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Delaware (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO
- 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: PO Box 70, Wilmington, DE 19899
Phone: (302) 651-8571
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
310 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 306 grants of 310 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to a recipient in Delaware. The listed 2020 recipients were based in Washington, New York, Washington, New York, New Mexico, South Carolina, Washington, and New York, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% 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 $1.2M (2020) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached Wilmington, DE | General | $1,799,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,058,310 | $1,424,119 | $1,868,841 | $1,799,000 | 1 | $1,799,058 | $616,426 | $1,921,518 |
| 2023 | $13,469,395 | $761,374 | $1,744,927 | $1,685,000 | 1 | $1,685,098 | $100,246 | $1,560,191 |
| 2022 | $14,433,933 | $253,313 | $1,270,557 | $1,202,500 | 1 | $1,202,542 | $179,030 | $1,545,653 |
| 2021 | $15,445,738 | $653,000 | $1,808,607 | $1,734,000 | 1 | $1,736,650 | $532,632 | $1,711,629 |
| 2020 | $17,128,161 | $-61,994 | $1,233,962 | $1,184,000 | 306 | — | $652,847 | $1,312,290 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — 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 reported grantees describe work in several areas. For example, International Community Health Services says it raises funds for and provides philanthropic support to a community health organization; Second Harvest Inland Northwest describes itself as a nonprofit hunger solution center; and Project Host says it uses food to nourish people experiencing hunger and train unemployed people. The New York Women’s Foundation describes its work as investing in women-led community solutions, while Social Justice Fund Northwest says it supports grassroots efforts for social change.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported one grant totaling $1,799,000. The sole grant was listed as “SEE ATTACHED” in Wilmington, Delaware, for general purposes; the smallest, largest, and median grant were all $1,799,000.
Reported 2020 recipients included International Community Health Services ($20,000); New York Women’s Foundation Inc. ($15,000); Second Harvest Inland Northwest ($10,000); The New York Community Trust ($10,000); The Notah Begay III Foundation ($10,000); Project Host Inc. ($10,000); Social Justice Fund Northwest ($10,000); and Apicha Community Health Center ($10,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gerrish H Milliken III, Stephen G Milliken, Gail Milliken, and Zachary M Manganello as advisors.
The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gail Milliken
Advisor
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerrish H. Milliken III
Advisor
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen G. Milliken
Advisor
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary M. Manganello
Advisor
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Wilmington Trust Company (2020) — Trustee
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 Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO
How much does The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO give each year?
The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO gave $1.8M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 1 grant.
How large is The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO?
The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO reported $13.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 does The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported grantees describe work in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO?
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 ↑
Where does The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO make grants?
The 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to a recipient in Delaware. The listed 2020 recipients were based in Washington, New York, Washington, New York, New Mexico, South Carolina, Washington, and New York, respectively.
What is The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO's EIN?
The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6508170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Winky Foundation Co Wilmington Trust CO 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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