The Winters Family Fund is a private foundation based in New York City, New York. Established in 2003, it operates as a family foundation with a focus on health, human services, and philanthropic initiatives across multiple U.S. locations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
-2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-0.7% YoY
Grant Count
26
-16.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+18.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winters Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Health and in-patient medical care
- Hospital care and specialty hospital care
- Human services
- Education
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation made 19 additional grants totaling $990,000 in 2024.
Grant Range
$5,000–$275,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia
Cities: Americus, Arlington, Boston, New York, San Francisco, Southampton, Sun City, Washington
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $6,493,200
- Total giving: $1,295,000
- Total revenues: $1,218,578
- Total expenses: $1,385,604
- Number of employees: 0
Revenue Sources (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $552,430
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $662,554
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,493,200 | $6,660,226 | $7,880,641 |
| Revenue | $1,218,578 | $150,821 | $637,190 |
| Expenses | $1,385,604 | $1,371,236 | $1,248,334 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,333,795 | $1,317,364 | $1,197,858 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,166,769 | $438,634 | $586,739 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,559,491 | $1,275,026 | $1,360,655 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
151 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include New York-presbyterian Fund Inc ($275,000), Weill Cornell Medicine ($175,000), Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY HARVEST INC BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES USA INC) NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL SUPPORT | $275,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The board of trustees includes:
- Harold D. Winters
- Judith Winters
- Laura Winters
- Steven J. Meyer
- Scott Ditman
All trustees serve with minimal compensation. Harold and Judith Winters passed away in 2023.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA WINTERS | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| STEVEN J MEYER | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| SCOTT DITMAN | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1085 Park Ave Apt 13c, New York City, NY 10128-1191
Telephone: 212-697-1000
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Winters Family Fund fund?
The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas: • Health and in-patient medical care • Hospital care and specialty hospital care • Human services • Education • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
How do I apply for a grant from The Winters Family Fund?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $1,295,000 • Number of grants made in 2024: 34 grants • Typical grant range: $5,000–$275,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • New York-Presbyterian Fund: $275,000 (General Support) • Planned Parenthood Federation of America: $100,000 (General Support) • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center: $100,000 (General Support) The foundation made 19 additional grants totaling $990,000 in 2024.
Where does The Winters Family Fund make grants?
The foundation supports projects across multiple U.S. states and cities, including: **States:** Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia **Cities:** Americus, Arlington, Boston, New York, San Francisco, Southampton, Sun City, Washington
What size grants does The Winters Family Fund award?
In 2024, The Winters Family Fund awarded 26 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Winters Family Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Winters Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $1.6M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Winters Family Fund's EIN?
The Winters Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7388516. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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