The Winnick Family Foundation Inc
The Winnick Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Woodland Hills, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including elephant conservation, animal welfare, children’s literature, and law enforcement.
The Winnick Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Winnick Family Foundation Inc gave $22K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $21,896
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,190
- -13.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $875
- Total assets
- $137
- -99.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% 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 Winnick Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Lynda De La Rosa for information on submitting a three-page written proposal. It states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards. The foundation says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Lynda De La Rosa
Mailing address: C/O 21700 Oxnard Streret Suite 1200, Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone: (310) 499-5300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Winnick Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Elephant Family USA Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 238 grants of 245 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (55%), California (30%), Maryland (11%), New Jersey (1%), and Florida (1%). The listed grants also include recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Winnick Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $250 repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 96% from 2022 to 2025. 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 $22K (2025) to $859K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elephant Family USA Inc New York, NY | Elephant Conservation | $9,646 |
| SCBWI Impact and Legacy Fund Los Angeles, CA | The Charlotte and Wilbur Award. | $5,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies Chevy Chase, MD | Cambodian Elephant Conservation | $2,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund High Falls, NY | Asian Elephant - Nianga | $2,500 |
| Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association Los Angeles, CA | Conservation Strategic Plan | $1,500 |
| The Seeing Eye Morristown, NJ | IHO Betty White | $250 |
| Sam's Hope Trumbull, CT | Meals for Pets of Homebound and Elderly | $150 |
| Paw Warriors Inc Spring Hill, FL | Saving Abandoned, Stray, and at-Risk Cats | $150 |
| The Runaways Animal Rescue Port Richey, FL | Support Non-Kill Shelters | $100 |
| Los Angeles County Police Canine Association Santa Monica, CA | Aid Law Enforcement | $100 |
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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 | $137 | $2 | $22,744 | $21,896 | 10 | $21,896 | $2 | $673 |
| 2024 | $21,157 | $5 | $50,994 | $25,200 | 10 | $25,200 | $5 | $2,396 |
| 2023 | $47,146 | $118,756 | $42,866 | $127,100 | 39 | $127,100 | $6 | $3,156 |
| 2022 | $56,256 | $562,803 | $531,656 | $533,400 | 74 | $533,400 | $3 | $1,863 |
| 2021 | $27,609 | $821,304 | $619,335 | $796,570 | 112 | $796,570 | $4 | $1,847 |
| 2020 | $1,640 | $859,504 | $693,360 | $859,075 | 109 | — | $4 | $2,086 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winnick Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $673 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 wildlife and animal-related work, as well as a children’s literature award and aid to law enforcement. One recipient, Wild Earth Allies, describes its mission as protecting vital areas for wildlife and people through local conservation action, with a vision of healthy ecosystems where both flourish.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $21,896. Grants ranged from $100 to $9,646, with a median of $875. Notable grants included $9,646 to Elephant Family USA for elephant conservation; $5,000 to SCBWI Impact and Legacy Fund for the Charlotte and Wilbur Award; $2,500 each to Wild Earth Allies for Cambodian elephant conservation and World Wildlife Fund for Asian elephant work; and $1,500 to Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association for a conservation strategic plan.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Karen Winnick as chairperson and president, Alex Winnick as vice president, and Adam Winnick as a member.
The Winnick Family Foundation Inc is led by Karen Winnick, Chairperson & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karen Winnick
Chairperson & President
President → Chairman & President, 2023
Chairman & President → Chairperson & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Winnick
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Winnick
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gary Winnick (2020–2022) — Chairman
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 Winnick Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Winnick Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Winnick Family Foundation Inc gave $22K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $25K across 10 grants.
What is The Winnick Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Winnick Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $875, and its average grant was $2,190, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Winnick Family Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Winnick Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Winnick Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (30%) and Maryland (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does The Winnick Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Winnick Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Winnick Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Winnick Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Elephant Family USA Inc ($9,646), SCBWI Impact and Legacy Fund ($5,000) and Wild Earth Allies ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Winnick Family Foundation Inc?
The Winnick Family Foundation Inc reported $137 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $673 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Winnick Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for wildlife and animal-related work, as well as a children’s literature award and aid to law enforcement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Winnick Family Foundation Inc?
The filing says to contact Lynda De La Rosa for information on submitting a three-page written proposal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Winnick Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Winnick Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3855792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Winnick Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-winnick-family-foundation-inc-morg_7043ca3c7f5841b6893f6a14999f7923
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