The Winston Charitable Foundation
The Winston Charitable Foundation is a Houston, Texas-based private foundation that files Form 990-PF. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed awards designated for general support.
The Winston Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Winston Charitable Foundation gave $268K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $268,069
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +45.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,754
- -31.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,969,050
- +17.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Winston Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6363 Woodway Dr 763, Houston, TX 77057
Phone: (713) 917-0022
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Winston Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($23K). Together the top 10 received $220K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 52 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 9% to California, and 3% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Winston Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $268K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $268K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | General support | $23,000 |
| New Village Charter School Inc Los Angeles, CA | General support | $23,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Houston Houston, TX | General support | $23,000 |
| San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts San Angelo, TX | General support | $23,000 |
| The Brookwood Community Brookshire, TX | General support | $23,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | General support | $23,000 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | General support | $22,364 |
| Discovery Green Conservancy Houston, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Hunt Volunteer Fire Department Hunt, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Kimball Rural Fire Department Junction, TX | General support | $20,000 |
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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 | $2,969,050 | $733,268 | $318,391 | $268,069 | 16 | $269,873 | $691,800 | $314,753 |
| 2023 | $2,522,471 | $1,089,992 | $319,420 | $267,239 | 11 | $271,864 | $1,037,680 | $284,277 |
| 2022 | $1,734,865 | $1,010,663 | $266,306 | $235,000 | 10 | $238,895 | $985,017 | $263,661 |
| 2021 | $990,508 | $208,348 | $208,914 | $177,100 | 8 | $181,103 | $181,938 | $231,312 |
| 2020 | $991,074 | $161,461 | $176,944 | $150,000 | 7 | — | $138,710 | $188,449 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winston Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $315K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose missions span education, arts and culture, community services, fire protection, and support for children with cancer. For example, New Village Charter School says it provides educational opportunities and integrated support services for young women, especially those facing challenging life circumstances. The Brookwood Community says it creates meaningful work and a sense of belonging for adults with disabilities. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $268,069 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $6,500 to $23,000, with a median of $20,000. Listed grants included $23,000 each to Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, New Village Charter School, Ronald McDonald House Houston, San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, The Brookwood Community, and The Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Other listed awards included $22,364 to the University of Houston and $20,000 each to Discovery Green Conservancy, Hunt Volunteer Fire Department, and Kimball Rural Fire Department. The filing lists these grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn David Winston as president and director, Chaille Winston Hawkins as secretary and director, and Phillip Winston as vice president and director.
The Winston Charitable Foundation is led by Lynn David Winston, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynn David Winston
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chaille Winston Hawkins
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Winston
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Winston Charitable Foundation
How much does The Winston Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Winston Charitable Foundation gave $268K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $267K across 11 grants.
What is The Winston Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Winston Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $16,754, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Winston Charitable Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Winston Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Winston Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants) and San Angelo, TX (3 grants).
Does The Winston Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Winston Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Winston Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Winston Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($23,000), New Village Charter School Inc ($23,000) and Ronald McDonald House Houston ($23,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Winston Charitable Foundation?
The Winston Charitable Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $315K (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 Winston Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose missions span education, arts and culture, community services, fire protection, and support for children with cancer. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Winston Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 ↑
What is The Winston Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Winston Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2877210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Winston Charitable Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Winston Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-winston-charitable-foundation-morg_13b54650dd84464dbd94a0f39374ad47
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