The Winmax Foundation Inc
The Winmax Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 2025, it gave $283,500 in grants to 18 charitable organizations, with nearly all grant dollars going to recipients in Colorado.
The Winmax Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Winmax Foundation Inc gave $284K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Colorado. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $283,500
- +43.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,750
- +51.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $500,795
- -8.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (99% 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 Winmax Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Janet Houston Strauss Troy 150, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 629-9413
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Winmax Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vail Valley Foundation ($85K). Together the top 10 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 85 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado and 1% to recipients in Arizona. Listed Colorado recipients include organizations in Avon, Vail, Gypsum, and Edwards; the Arizona recipient listed was Border Community Alliance Inc in Tubac.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Winmax Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 338% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2021) to $785K (2020). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $284K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vail Valley Foundation Avon, CO | Program Support | $85,000 |
| Bravo Colorado at Vail-Beaver Creek dba Bravo Vail Music Festival Vail, CO | Program Support | $45,000 |
| Education Foundation of Eagle County Avon, CO | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Round-Up River Ranch Gypsum, CO | Program Support | $25,000 |
| Betty Ford Alpine Gardens Vail, CO | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Vail Christian Academy Edwards, CO | Program Support | $15,000 |
| Guardian Scholars Vail, CO | Program Support | $12,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation Vail, CO | Program Support | $12,000 |
| Colorado Mountain College Fund Vail, CO | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Bright Futures Foundation Avon, CO | Program Support | $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 | $500,795 | $452,899 | $300,137 | $283,500 | 18 | $286,562 | $98,635 | $84,735 |
| 2024 | $549,303 | $384,970 | $211,788 | $198,000 | 19 | $201,513 | $278,185 | $77,062 |
| 2023 | $475,419 | $262,271 | $205,242 | $194,000 | 15 | $197,187 | $155,287 | $67,900 |
| 2022 | $511,117 | $210,474 | $257,147 | $245,000 | 16 | $247,530 | $103,788 | $70,056 |
| 2021 | $652,711 | $244,223 | $173,676 | $160,000 | 17 | $162,778 | $136,130 | $82,481 |
| 2020 | $680,739 | $224,176 | $794,623 | $785,350 | 24 | — | $118,447 | $68,744 |
| 2019 | $1,318,037 | $185,871 | $475,706 | $461,000 | 22 | — | $32,797 | $100,018 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winmax Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $85K 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 went to organizations whose stated work included arts, athletics, and education; medically supported camps for children with life-altering diagnoses; alpine conservation and education; and services related to nourishment, wellness, and community resources.
For example, the Vail Valley Foundation says it works to enhance quality of life in the Vail Valley through arts, athletics, and education. Roundup River Ranch says it offers free, medically supported camp programs for children with life-altering diagnoses and their families. Betty Ford Alpine Gardens says it works to protect the alpine environment through education, conservation, and living plant collections.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $283,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $85,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $85,000 to Vail Valley Foundation, $45,000 to Bravo Colorado at Vail-Beaver Creek dba Bravo Vail Music Festival, $25,000 each to Education Foundation of Eagle County and Round-Up River Ranch, and $20,000 to Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. The listed purposes for these grants were “Program Support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janet L Houston as President and Trustee, Maxene E Dominey as Treasurer and Trustee, and D Winslow Blankenship as Secretary and Trustee.
The Winmax Foundation Inc is led by Janet L Houston, President & Trustee on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet L Houston
President & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
D Winslow Blankenship
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maxene E Dominey
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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 Winmax Foundation Inc
How much does The Winmax Foundation Inc give each year?
The Winmax Foundation Inc gave $284K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $198K across 19 grants.
What is The Winmax Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Winmax Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,750, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Winmax Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Winmax Foundation Inc give grants?
The Winmax Foundation Inc gives mostly in Colorado: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vail, CO (10 grants), Avon, CO (3 grants), Edwards, CO (2 grants) and Tubac, AZ (2 grants).
Does The Winmax Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on The Winmax Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (18 grants).
Who are The Winmax Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Winmax Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Vail Valley Foundation ($85,000), Bravo Colorado at Vail-Beaver Creek dba Bravo Vail Music Festival ($45,000) and Education Foundation of Eagle County ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Winmax Foundation Inc?
The Winmax Foundation Inc reported $501K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Winmax Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Winmax Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Winmax Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Winmax Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1677020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Winmax 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). The Winmax Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-winmax-foundation-inc-morg_e2de7ab64da64e5db336f328e22e0c83
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