Winans Trust
Winans Trust is a private foundation based in Brandon, Mississippi. Its 2021 filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking. In 2021, it reported 21 grants totaling $70,890 to charitable organizations.
Winans Trust at a glance
In short: Winans Trust gave $71K across 21 grants in 2021 (avg $3K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $70,890
- Grants made (2021)
- 21
- Average grant
- $3,376
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (52% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Winans Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 158 Waterwood Drive, Brandon, MS 39047
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Winans Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Shaw Baptist Church ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi (52%), Colorado (28%), New York (7%), Minnesota (7%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Winans Trust gives
- In 2021 it paid out 21% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2019) to $71K (2021). In 2021 it made 21 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Baptist Church Shaw, MS | General | $5,000 |
| Canopy Childrens Solutions Jackson, MS | General | $5,000 |
| The Wilson Research Foundation Jackson, MS | General | $5,000 |
| Ouray County Performing Arts Guild Ouray, CO | General | $5,000 |
| The Baptist Childrens Village Clinton, MS | General | $5,000 |
| National Kidney Foundation New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Jackson, MS | General | $5,000 |
| French Camp Academy French Camp, MS | General | $5,000 |
| Holy Cross Education Foundation Eden Prairie, MN | General | $5,000 |
| The Wright Opera House Ouray, CO | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $44,453 | $71,466 | $70,890 | 21 | $576 | $43,293 | $2,749 |
| 2020 | $27,013 | $1,719 | $538 | — | — | — | $411 | $1,311 |
| 2019 | $25,832 | $1,610 | $917 | $500 | 1 | — | $367 | $1,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winans Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2021 — 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 foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants went to organizations whose missions include supporting rehabilitation research and services, primary education, kidney health, wilderness rescue, service dogs for veterans, guide dogs for people who are blind, and food, shelter, and counseling for people experiencing homelessness. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $70,890. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The listed grants were for general purposes.
Notable 2021 grants included $5,000 each to Shaw Baptist Church, Canopy Childrens Solutions, The Wilson Research Foundation, The Baptist Childrens Village, National Kidney Foundation, The Salvation Army, French Camp Academy, Holy Cross Education Foundation, The Wright Opera House, and Mountain Air Music. Ouray Mountain Rescue Team received $2,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sally C Pleasant was listed as trustee on the 2021 filing.
Winans Trust is led by Sally C. Pleasant, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Sally C. Pleasant
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vernon S. Pleasant Jr. (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Winans Trust
How much does Winans Trust give each year?
Winans Trust gave $71K across 21 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Winans Trust's typical grant size?
Winans Trust's median grant in 2021 was $5,000, and its average grant was $3,376, across 21 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Winans Trust give grants?
Winans Trust gives mostly in Mississippi: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (28%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (7 grants) and Ouray, CO (5 grants).
Does Winans Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Winans Trust's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Winans Trust's largest grantees?
Winans Trust's largest 2021 grantees include Shaw Baptist Church ($5,000), Canopy Childrens Solutions ($5,000) and The Wilson Research Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does Winans Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Winans Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Winans Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Winans Trust reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Winans Trust's EIN?
Winans Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6201440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Does Winans Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 22, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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