Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation
The Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2024, it reported 28 grants totaling $105,638, with 94% of grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation gave $106K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,638
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,773
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $267,068
- -10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (10 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 Alta Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: (817) 877-9992
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regents School of Austin ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 118 grants of 118 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients. The remaining reported shares went to California (2%), Arkansas (2%), Nebraska (1%), and New York (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 28 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 279% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2020) to $121K (2022). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents School of Austin Austin, TX | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Fort Worth Zoological Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $10,690 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $10,280 |
| Baylor All Saints Health Fund Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewel Charity Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| FW Museum of Science & History Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $5,750 |
| Design Inspirations Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $5,460 |
| Justins Place Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Stars Program Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $267,068 | $82,615 | $114,892 | $105,638 | 28 | $105,638 | $73,575 | $37,888 |
| 2023 | $299,891 | $24,573 | $110,766 | $102,114 | 26 | $102,114 | $15,377 | $38,291 |
| 2022 | $386,856 | $66,519 | $128,961 | $120,597 | 23 | $119,597 | $4,736 | $48,509 |
| 2021 | $451,302 | $148,783 | $116,569 | $104,050 | 24 | $103,050 | — | $21,434 |
| 2020 | $419,088 | $95,540 | $69,480 | $64,000 | 17 | — | $6,468 | $19,936 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — 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 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. Regents School of Austin describes its purpose as providing a classical and Christian education informed by a biblical worldview. The Van Cliburn Foundation says it advances classical piano music through competitions, education programs, and concerts. Justin’s Place describes a mission of supporting children and mothers as they work toward lives free of crisis and generational poverty. Meals on Wheels in Childress says it prepares and delivers meals to elderly and disabled people.
Other 2024 recipients included Baylor All Saints Health Fund, Fort Worth Zoological, Jewel Charity, and the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $105,638. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $15,000, with a median of $2,250. Among its largest grants were $15,000 to Regents School of Austin, $10,690 to Fort Worth Zoological, $10,280 to Texas Christian University, $10,000 to Baylor All Saints Health Fund, and $6,500 to Jewel Charity. These listed grants were designated as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James R. Dunaway and Carol W. Dunaway as co-chairmen, and Christina Dunaway-Smith, Bryan Winn Dunaway, and Scott Michael Dunaway as directors.
Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation is led by Carol W. Dunaway, Co-Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol W. Dunaway
Co-Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Dunaway
Co-Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Winn Dunaway
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Dunaway-Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Michael Dunaway
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation
How much does Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation give each year?
Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation gave $106K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $102K across 26 grants.
What is Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,250, and its average grant was $3,773, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation give grants?
Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (21 grants).
Does Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Regents School of Austin ($15,000), Fort Worth Zoological ($10,690) and Texas Christian University ($10,280), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation?
Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation reported $267K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients illustrate the range of organizations it supported. Regents School of Austin describes its purpose as providing a classical and Christian education informed by a biblical worldview. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation's EIN?
Winn-Dunaway Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2770176. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Winn-Dunaway Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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