The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G
The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G is a private foundation based in Athens, Georgia. It makes charitable grants, with 2025 awards including support for organizations in Athens and elsewhere in Georgia.
The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G at a glance
In short: The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G gave $160K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $159,900
- -19.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,998
- -21.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,225,038
- +6.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (8 of 40, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (92% 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 Winthrop Foundation of Athens G
- How to Apply
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The filing names Carol Veatch Winthrop as the contact. It states that there is no specific application form and that awards must be for charitable, scientific, literary, religious, educational, or similar charitable purposes. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Carol Veatch Winthrop
Mailing address: 633 Milledge Circle, Athens, GA 30606
Phone: (706) 546-0523
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Athens Area Community Foundation ($41K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 210 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia. The remaining reported shares went to Missouri (4%), and South Carolina, Washington, D.C., and Maine (1% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 40 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $130K (2023) to $198K (2024). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Area Community Foundation Athens, GA | Contribution for General Support | $40,600 |
| Food Bank of Ne Georgia Athens, GA | Contribution for General Support | $40,000 |
| Emmanuel Episcopal Church Athens, GA | Contribution for General Support | $30,600 |
| UGA Foundation - Gmoa Athens, GA | Contribution of General Support | $10,000 |
| Monticell First United Methodist Ch Monticello, MO | Contribution for General Support | $5,000 |
| UGA Foundation - College of Journal Athens, GA | Contribution for General Support | $5,000 |
| UGA Foundation-Botanical Garden Athens, GA | Contribution for General Support | $3,000 |
| UGA Foundation Athens, GA | Contrbution for General Support | $2,200 |
| Georgia Public Broadcasting Atlanta, GA | Contribuion for General Support | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Athens, GA | Contribution for General Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,225,038 | $251,605 | $178,844 | $159,900 | 40 | $159,900 | $25,366 | $156,580 |
| 2024 | $1,152,277 | $128,737 | $220,081 | $198,040 | 39 | $198,040 | $23,961 | $151,409 |
| 2023 | $1,243,621 | $87,000 | $151,567 | $130,000 | 43 | $130,000 | $31,780 | $135,217 |
| 2022 | $1,308,188 | $132,993 | $179,773 | $159,450 | 47 | $159,450 | $27,829 | $134,057 |
| 2021 | $1,355,228 | $40,258 | $170,693 | $148,000 | 41 | $148,000 | $20,012 | $155,671 |
| 2020 | $1,485,663 | $93,735 | $160,378 | $141,750 | 49 | — | $31,002 | $127,494 |
| 2019 | $1,552,306 | $57,236 | $161,520 | $140,070 | 56 | — | $30,774 | $127,745 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G reported a distributable amount of $157K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include general support for community, food assistance, religious, university, public broadcasting, and conservation organizations. These examples describe the kinds of organizations it has supported, not a stated set of foundation focus areas.
Among its 2024 recipients, Athens Wellness Clinic described its work as providing free medical and dental care and education to uninsured, low- and no-income residents. Family Promise of Athens described its mission as helping homeless families in crisis achieve sustainable independence through emergency housing, meals, and support services. Oconee River Land Trust said it works to conserve natural lands, protect water quality, and preserve wildlife habitat.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $159,900. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $40,600, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards included $40,600 to Athens Area Community Foundation and $40,000 to Food Bank of NE Georgia, both for general support; $30,600 to Emmanuel Episcopal Church for general support; and $10,000 to UGA Foundation - GMOA for general support.
Other 2025 awards included $5,000 to UGA Foundation - College of Journalism and $3,000 to UGA Foundation-Botanical Garden. In 2024, the foundation gave $60,000 to Athens Area Community Foundation, $5,000 to Athens Wellness Clinic, and $1,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Athens, Oconee River Land Trust, Family Promise of Athens, Athens Land Trust, and Athens Area Diaper Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Winthrop II, Carol Veatch Winthrop, and Grant Forbes Winthrop as trustees.
The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Veatch Winthrop
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Grant Forbes Winthrop
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Winthrop II
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 of Athens G
How much does The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G give each year?
The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G gave $160K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $198K across 39 grants.
What is The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G's typical grant size?
The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,998, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G give grants?
The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G gives mostly in Georgia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, GA (17 grants), Monticello, MO (2 grants), Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Savannah, GA (2 grants).
Does The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G's largest grantees?
The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G's largest 2025 grantees include Athens Area Community Foundation ($40,600), Food Bank of Ne Georgia ($40,000) and Emmanuel Episcopal Church ($30,600), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G?
The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $157K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants include general support for community, food assistance, religious, university, public broadcasting, and conservation organizations. These examples describe the kinds of organizations it has supported, not a stated set of foundation focus areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G?
The filing names Carol Veatch Winthrop as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G's EIN?
The Winthrop Foundation of Athens G's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6420958. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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