The Winthrop Foundation
The Winthrop Foundation is a volunteer board of trustees whose mission is to offer grant funding to a range of programs and organizations in winthrop to improve the quality of life of our community. The foundation offers grant funding to local charitable organizations and programs that serve the public. Grant support and coordination is provided by the administrator.
The Winthrop Foundation at a glance
In short: The Winthrop Foundation gave $191K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,600
- +237.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,120
- +102.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $700,881
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Winthrop Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Town of Winthrop ($131K). Together the top 4 received $185K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2024) to $191K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $191K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Town of Winthrop Winthrop, MA | Support of Programs Within Town | $131,100 |
| 11 Foundation - in Memory of Michael Mason Inc Winthrop, MA | Withrop Youth Football Equipment | $25,000 |
| For Kids Only Afterschool Winthrop, MA | Community Playgroup | $15,000 |
| Winthrop Chamber of Commerce Winthrop, MA | Winthrop Holiday Lights | $13,500 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $700,881 | $28,003 | $223,089 | $190,600 | 5 | $20,003 |
| 2024 | $895,967 | $509,795 | $91,135 | $56,456 | 3 | $3,795 |
| 2023 | $477,307 | $57 | $181,554 | $158,755 | 7 | $57 |
| 2021 | $797,486 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $797,486 | $500,042 | $172,052 | $152,865 | Total only | $42 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Winthrop Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Winthrop Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Winthrop, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $701K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $191K. Net investment income was $20K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Winthrop Foundation is led by Russell Sanford, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russell Sanford
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gus Martucci
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terence Delehanty
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vasili Mallios
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chrissy D'ambrosio
Director
Board Member → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Leslie
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Crossman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Winthrop Foundation
How much does The Winthrop Foundation give each year?
The Winthrop Foundation gave $191K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $56K across 3 grants.
What is The Winthrop Foundation's typical grant size?
The Winthrop Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $38,120, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Winthrop Foundation give grants?
The Winthrop Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Winthrop, MA (4 grants).
Does The Winthrop Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Winthrop Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Winthrop Foundation's largest grantees?
The Winthrop Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Town of Winthrop ($131,100), 11 Foundation - in Memory of Michael Mason Inc ($25,000) and For Kids Only Afterschool ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Winthrop Foundation?
The Winthrop Foundation reported $701K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $28K.
What is The Winthrop Foundation?
The Winthrop Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Winthrop, MA. It holds $701K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Winthrop Foundation's EIN?
The Winthrop Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2588220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
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