Winkelmann Charitable Foundation
Winkelmann Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports 21 grants totaling $45,450, with listed grant purposes described as general.
Winkelmann Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Winkelmann Charitable Foundation gave $45K across 21 grants in 2026 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $45,450
- +0.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 21
- -41.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,164
- +72.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $907,341
- +8.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (88% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Winkelmann Charitable Foundation
- 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: 19814 Timberwind Ln, Houston, TX 77094
Phone: (281) 731-3131
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Winkelmann Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Kingsland Baptist Church ($20K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 165 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining reported shares went to California (6%), Maryland (5%), New York (1%), and Florida (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Winkelmann Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $958; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 57% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $45K (2026). In 2026 it made 21 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Baptist Church Katy, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Houston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Columbia Christian Senior Citizen Ctr West Columbia, TX | General | $3,000 |
| Turning Point San Diego, CA | General | $2,500 |
| Operation Smile Hagerstown, MD | General | $2,000 |
| Pathway to Victory Dallas, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Braeburn Valley Baptist Church Houston, TX | General | $1,000 |
| The Orthodonic Foundation Houston, TX | General | $1,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General | $500 |
| Shriner's Hospitals For Children Houston, TX | General | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $907,341 | $121,403 | $50,615 | $45,450 | 21 | — | $42,943 |
| 2025 | $836,553 | $36,196 | $54,074 | $45,300 | 36 | — | $41,641 |
| 2024 | $854,431 | $86,754 | $46,378 | $41,800 | 26 | $36,754 | $45,254 |
| 2023 | $814,055 | $44,508 | $48,305 | $45,300 | 40 | $44,508 | $38,577 |
| 2022 | $817,852 | $49,494 | $49,611 | $45,300 | 42 | $49,494 | $36,798 |
| 2021 | $817,969 | $43,677 | $42,697 | $39,400 | 42 | $18,677 | $42,954 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winkelmann Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2026 — 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 is provided. The 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as children’s health and family support, food access, housing, and domestic violence services. For example, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas says its mission is to provide lodging and support services to families with critically ill or injured children. Brazos Valley Food Bank describes its work as promoting a more resilient community where nutritious food and opportunity are attainable for all. Twin City Mission says it provides basic assistance through housing, domestic violence, youth and family, and donation and resale services.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $45,450. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants were $20,000 to Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy, Texas, and $10,000 to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Other notable grants included $3,000 to Columbia Christian Senior Citizen Ctr; $2,500 to Turning Point; and $2,000 to Operation Smile.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Samuel A Winkelmann Jr as President, Tracy Troup and Shea Huser as Directors, and Ginger Winkelmann as Secretary/Treasurer.
Winkelmann Charitable Foundation is led by Samuel A Winkelmann Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Samuel A Winkelmann Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shea Huser
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tracy Troup
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ginger Winkelmann
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Winkelmann Charitable Foundation
How much does Winkelmann Charitable Foundation give each year?
Winkelmann Charitable Foundation gave $45K across 21 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $45K across 36 grants.
What is Winkelmann Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Winkelmann Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $2,164, across 21 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Winkelmann Charitable Foundation that year got $958 on average.
Where does Winkelmann Charitable Foundation give grants?
Winkelmann Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (8 grants), Katy, TX (2 grants), Hagerstown, MD (2 grants) and Bryan, TX (2 grants).
Does Winkelmann Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Winkelmann Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Winkelmann Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Winkelmann Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Kingsland Baptist Church ($20,000), Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ($10,000) and Columbia Christian Senior Citizen Ctr ($3,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Winkelmann Charitable Foundation?
Winkelmann Charitable Foundation reported $907K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $121K.
What does Winkelmann Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as children’s health and family support, food access, housing, and domestic violence services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Winkelmann Charitable Foundation?
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 Winkelmann Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, Winkelmann Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Winkelmann Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Winkelmann Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0450020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Winkelmann Charitable Foundation 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 30, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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