Uncle Larrys Fund is a private independent foundation based in Boca Grande, Florida. The organization was established in 2000 and has been tax-exempt since February 2001. It operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on grantmaking and philanthropy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$254K
+13.7% YoY
Grant Count
47
+9.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+4.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Uncle Larrys Fund reported a distributable amount of $217K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund's primary focus is education. Beyond educational initiatives, the foundation supports opportunities that provide for creativity, growth towards self-sufficiency, and leadership development. The fund also considers environmental, cultural, and spiritual projects that contribute to a community's well-being, as well as projects that develop personal responsibility, initiative, moral standards, and leadership.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $1.86 million
- Annual Revenue: $240,000
- Annual Expenses: $247,000
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,861,458 | $1,859,783 | $1,866,735 |
| Revenue | $273,790 | $239,576 | $322,950 |
| Expenses | $272,115 | $246,528 | $221,277 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $254,150 | $223,450 | $205,270 |
| Net Investment Income | $255,825 | $223,001 | $308,934 |
| Distributable Amount | $217,204 | $189,707 | $192,137 |
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
232 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Carnegie Hall Lewisburg ($25,000), Partnership for Inner City Educatio ($25,000), Revolutionary Spaces ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| INNTER-CITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND NEW YORK, NY | SCHOLARSHIPS | $20,000 |
| PORTSMOUTH ABBEY SCHOOL PORTSMOUTH, RI | SUPPORT EDUCATION | $2,000 |
| WILLIAMS COLLEGE WILLIAMSTOWN, MA | MATCHING GIFT/SUPPORT PROGRAMS | $3,500 |
| DEERFIELD ACADEMY DEERFIELD, MA | SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $500 |
| TVRC EDUCATION FOUNDATION JACKSON, WY | MATCHING GIFT | $20,000 |
| FOCUS MOON TOWNSHIP, PA | LEADERSHIP TRAINING | $250 |
| CARNEGIE HALL LEWISBURG LEWISBRUG, WV | SUPPORT LOCAL ARTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN | $25,000 |
| CT RIVER MUSEUM ESSEX, CT | CONTRIBUTION FOR EXHIBITS | $15,000 |
| FRIENDS OF CHRIST IN INDIA FAIRFIELD, CT | SUPPORT FOR THE NEEDY IN INDIA | $5,000 |
| TRINITY SCHOOL FOR MINISTRY AMBRIDGE, PA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,800 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VICTORIA T WINTERER | Trustee | — | — |
| EMI WINTERER | Trustee | — | — |
| THERESA S THOMPSON | Trustee | — | — |
| WILLIAM WINTERER JR | Trustee | — | — |
| HL THOMPSON IV | Trustee | — | — |
Contact Information
- Location: PO Box 1009, Boca Grande, FL 33921-1009
- Telephone: 941-964-0002
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Uncle Larrys Fund fund?
The fund's primary focus is education. Beyond educational initiatives, the foundation supports opportunities that provide for creativity, growth towards self-sufficiency, and leadership development. The fund also considers environmental, cultural, and spiritual projects that contribute to a community's well-being, as well as projects that develop personal responsibility, initiative, moral standards, and leadership.
What size grants does Uncle Larrys Fund award?
In 2024, Uncle Larrys Fund awarded 47 grants totaling $254K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Uncle Larrys Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Uncle Larrys Fund reported a distributable amount of $217K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 2019–2024.
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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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