The Winter Family Collection
The Winter Family Collection is a private foundation, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
The Winter Family Collection at a glance
In short: The Winter Family Collection gave $5K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $5,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,243,290
- -1.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Winter Family Collection funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Grand Center Inc ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Winter Family Collection gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2026) to $40K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Center Inc St. Louis, MO | Cash Donation | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,243,290 | $63,600 | $76,747 | $5,000 | 1 | $70,615 | $67 |
| 2025 | $1,256,437 | $68,700 | $69,291 | — | — | $65,041 | $40 |
| 2024 | $1,257,028 | $81,000 | $80,168 | $6,838 | 3 | $74,686 | $44 |
| 2023 | $1,256,196 | $124,738 | $125,999 | $40,000 | 1 | $110,885 | $392 |
| 2022 | $1,257,457 | $104,500 | $104,518 | $7,500 | 2 | $98,990 | $83 |
| 2021 | $1,257,475 | $110,225 | $111,468 | — | — | — | $94 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winter Family Collection reported a distributable amount of $67 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Winter Family Collection is led by Michael B. Zolman, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Michael B. Zolman
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$54K (2021) → $54K (2026)
Richard L. Winter
President & Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leigh E. Winter
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $0 (2026)
Kathryn A. Winter
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica M. Key
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $54K, to Michael B Zolman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Winter Family Collection
How much does The Winter Family Collection give each year?
The Winter Family Collection gave $5K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Winter Family Collection?
The Winter Family Collection reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $67 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Winter Family Collection operate?
The Winter Family Collection has awarded grants in Illinois, Missouri.
What is The Winter Family Collection's EIN?
The Winter Family Collection's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3505522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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