The Winnetka Club
The Winnetka Club is a private foundation based in Glenview, Illinois. Its 2023 grants supported charitable organizations and initiatives including community services, scholarships, parks, and local history.
The Winnetka Club at a glance
In short: The Winnetka Club gave $559K across 39 grants in 2023 (avg $14K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $558,587
- Grants made (2023)
- 39
- Average grant
- $14,323
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (97% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Winnetka Club
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1512 Primrose Lane, Glenview, IL 60026
Phone: (847) 846-1139
Website: https://www.thewinnetkaclub.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Winnetka Club funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Winnetka Community House ($150K). Together the top 10 received $369K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($149,888), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 39 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 2% to recipients in Hawaii. The listed grants included support for organizations in Winnetka and Northfield, Illinois, and a $12,699 grant to the University of Hawaii Foundation in Honolulu.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 39 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Winnetka Club gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $203 (2021) to $559K (2023). In 2023 it made 39 grants totaling $559K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winnetka Community House Winnetka, IL | General Operations | $150,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $149,888 |
| Winnetka Parks Foundation Winnetka, IL | Maintenance of Dwyer Park Gazebo | $100,000 |
| Winnetka Parks Foundation Winnetka, IL | Benchs Along Green Bay Trail | $30,000 |
| New Trier Township Angel Fund Winnetka, IL | General Operations | $26,000 |
| Women's Exchange Winnetka, IL | General Operations | $20,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | General Operations | $12,699 |
| Winnetka Historical Society Winnetka, IL | General Operations | $8,000 |
| St Andrews Greek Orthodox Church Chicago, IL | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Winnetka Historical Society Winnetka, IL | General Operations | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing reports 39 grants. The 2022 and 2021 filings report zero grants.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $24,534 | $583,796 | $558,587 | 39 | $582,406 | $19,907 | $26,005 |
| 2022 | $594,911 | $78,616 | $69,208 | — | — | $64,306 | $69,972 | $32,573 |
| 2021 | $733,959 | $28,791 | $63,884 | $203 | Total only | — | $21,595 | — |
| 2020 | $679,228 | $22,234 | $70,659 | $1,500 | Total only | — | $14,201 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winnetka Club reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2023 — 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 Winnetka Club is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for a range of charitable organizations. The Winnetka Community House describes its mission as providing a gathering place and inspiring lifelong learning, personal growth, and community spirit. The Winnetka Parks Foundation says it supports preserving open spaces and improving parks and recreation in Winnetka. The Winnetka Historical Society describes its work as providing historical information and research and maintaining, preserving, and displaying historical landmarks and artifacts.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the Club reported 39 grants totaling $558,587. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $150,000, with a median of $2,000. Notable grants included $150,000 to the Winnetka Community House for general operations; $100,000 to the an individual recipient High School Scholarship for scholarships; and $100,000 to the Winnetka Parks Foundation for maintenance of the Dwyer Park gazebo. Other grants included $40,000 and $7,888 to the an individual recipient High School Scholarship for scholarships, and $30,000 to the Winnetka Parks Foundation for benches along the Green Bay Trail.
The Club’s filing says distributions to other 501(c)(3) organizations were made in November 2022, December 2022, and August 2023. It also states that the organization liquidated its investments before making donations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Denise Azizian as VP Phil/Dir, Marla Bagan as VP Developme, Melinda Brachmann as Treasurer, and Nancy Nagel as VP Finance.
The Winnetka Club's 2023 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Denise Azizian
Vice President Phil & Director
Vice President Phil & Director Program → Vice President Phil & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marla Bagan
Vice President Development
Co President → Vice President Development, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melinda Brachmann
Treasurer
Chair of Wysb → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy Nagel
Vice President Finance
Vice President Finance & Treasurer → Vice President Finance, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mary Saletta (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Arlynn Presser (2020) — Vice President Membership
- Former: Gayle Grane (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Kristin Kalter (2020) — Co President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Winnetka Club
How much does The Winnetka Club give each year?
The Winnetka Club gave $559K across 39 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Winnetka Club's typical grant size?
The Winnetka Club's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $14,323, across 39 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Winnetka Club give grants?
The Winnetka Club gives mostly in Illinois: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winnetka, IL (16 grants) and Chicago, IL (9 grants).
Does The Winnetka Club give general operating support?
Yes: 77% of The Winnetka Club's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 39) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (3 grants).
Who are The Winnetka Club's largest grantees?
The Winnetka Club's largest 2023 grantees include Winnetka Community House ($150,000), Winnetka Parks Foundation ($130,000 across 2 grants) and New Trier Township Angel Fund ($28,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($149,888), which are not listed by name. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does The Winnetka Club fund?
No mission statement for the Winnetka Club is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for a range of charitable organizations. The Winnetka Community House describes its mission as providing a gathering place and inspiring lifelong learning, personal growth, and community spirit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Winnetka Club?
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 ↑
How much is The Winnetka Club required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Winnetka Club reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Winnetka Club's EIN?
The Winnetka Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2000257. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does The Winnetka Club accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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