Uncle Larrys Fund
Uncle Larrys Fund is a private foundation based in Boca Grande, Florida. In 2025, it made 48 grants totaling $283,650 to charitable organizations working in areas including education, arts and culture, animal welfare, and community philanthropy.
Uncle Larrys Fund at a glance
In short: Uncle Larrys Fund gave $284K across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state New York. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $283,650
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,909
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,050
- Total assets
- $1,772,598
- -4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (7 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (23% 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 Uncle Larrys Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Winterer P O Box 1009, Boca Grande, FL 33921
Phone: (941) 964-0002
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Uncle Larrys Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Carnegie Hall Lewisburg ($25K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 230 grants of 230 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (23%), West Virginia (16%), Massachusetts (16%), Florida (14%), and Pennsylvania (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Uncle Larrys Fund open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 48 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 120% 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 $190K (2019) to $284K (2025). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $284K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Hall Lewisburg Lewisbrug, WV | Support Local Arts Programs for Children | $25,000 |
| Partnership for Inner City Educatio New York, NY | Scholarships/Educational Program Support | $25,000 |
| Jack Miller Center Bala Cynwyd, PA | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Boca Grande Preschool Inc Englewood, FL | Support Early Childhood Education | $25,000 |
| The Preparatory Foundation Hyde Park, MA | Eucational College Preparatory Opportunities in the Boston Area | $25,000 |
| Innter-City Scholarship Fund New York, NY | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| CT River Museum Essex, CT | Contribution for Exhibits | $15,000 |
| The Pine School Stuart, FL | Support Educational Programs | $15,000 |
| Harlem Academy New York, NY | Provide Support to School | $15,000 |
| Greenbrier County Humane Society Lewisburg, WV | Support Humane Care of Animals | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,772,598 | $219,919 | $308,779 | $283,650 | 48 | $283,650 | $200,656 | $235,912 |
| 2024 | $1,861,458 | $273,790 | $272,115 | $254,150 | 47 | $254,150 | $255,825 | $217,204 |
| 2023 | $1,859,783 | $239,576 | $246,528 | $223,450 | 43 | $223,450 | $223,001 | $189,707 |
| 2022 | $1,866,735 | $322,950 | $221,277 | $205,270 | 49 | $205,270 | $308,934 | $192,137 |
| 2021 | $1,765,062 | $215,756 | $247,866 | $227,340 | 43 | $227,340 | $200,760 | $211,156 |
| 2020 | $1,797,172 | $248,661 | $227,300 | $213,240 | 53 | — | $234,601 | $172,676 |
| 2019 | $1,775,811 | $160,800 | $208,857 | $189,750 | 33 | — | $146,773 | $167,030 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Uncle Larrys Fund reported a distributable amount of $236K 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 mission statement for the fund is provided. Its grants include support for educational programs and scholarships, arts and cultural organizations, animal welfare, and community philanthropy.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Harlem Academy says it works to advance equity of opportunity for promising children and help them thrive academically. The Pine School says its mission is to promote academic, artistic, and athletic excellence. Greenbrier County Humane Society says it works to protect animals from neglect, abuse, and exploitation and to promote their welfare. Missoula Community Foundation says it aims to enhance community vitality by inspiring giving and strengthening nonprofits.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 48 grants totaling $283,650. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $25,000, with a median of $1,050.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $25,000 each to Carnegie Hall Lewisburg for local arts programs for children; Partnership for Inner City Education for scholarships and educational program support; Jack Miller Center for operational support; Boca Grande Preschool for early childhood education; and The Preparatory Foundation for college preparatory opportunities in the Boston area. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Innter-City Scholarship Fund for scholarships; $15,000 each to CT River Museum for exhibits, The Pine School for educational programs, and Harlem Academy for school support; and $10,000 each to Greenbrier County Humane Society, Missoula Community Foundation, and Education Alliance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Victoria T Winterer, Emi Winterer, Theresa S Thompson, William Winterer Jr, and HL Thompson IV.
Uncle Larrys Fund's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Emi Winterer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Hl Thompson IV
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Theresa S. Thompson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Victoria T. Winterer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Winterer Jr.
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 Uncle Larrys Fund
How much does Uncle Larrys Fund give each year?
Uncle Larrys Fund gave $284K across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $254K across 47 grants.
What is Uncle Larrys Fund's typical grant size?
Uncle Larrys Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,050, and its average grant was $5,909, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Uncle Larrys Fund that year got $12K on average.
Where does Uncle Larrys Fund give grants?
Uncle Larrys Fund's top state is New York, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were West Virginia (16%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants), Hickory, NC (4 grants) and Williamstown, MA (2 grants).
Does Uncle Larrys Fund give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Uncle Larrys Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support Educational Programs" (8 grants) and "Support Education" (4 grants).
Who are Uncle Larrys Fund's largest grantees?
Uncle Larrys Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Carnegie Hall Lewisburg ($25,000), Partnership for Inner City Educatio ($25,000) and Jack Miller Center ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Uncle Larrys Fund?
Uncle Larrys Fund reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $284K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $236K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Uncle Larrys Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its grants include support for educational programs and scholarships, arts and cultural organizations, animal welfare, and community philanthropy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Uncle Larrys Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Uncle Larrys Fund's EIN?
Uncle Larrys Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-6653673. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Uncle Larrys Fund 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
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Grantable. (2026). Uncle Larrys Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/uncle-larrys-fund-morg_d95ae118dde34606b32024a25d6aa09b
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