The Winn Family Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2011 and based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on strategic philanthropic giving through invitation-based grantmaking. The foundation maintains a notably low public profile, operating without a public website and making grants exclusively to preselected organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$1.9M
+14.5% YoY
Grant Count
14
+27.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$137K
-10.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Education, particularly STEM education and school construction/campus expansion
- Environmental conservation
- Women's empowerment
- Human services
- Cystinosis research
- Artisan accelerator programs
The foundation has historically given primarily to a school for boys, though its funding interests have expanded over time.
Grantmaking
The foundation does not operate formal grant programs with published guidelines. Grants are made exclusively by invitation to preselected organizations. The foundation does not maintain a public website or published contact information for grant applications.
Grant Range
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Average Grant
amount: approximately $152,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, New York, and Arizona, with some national U.S. grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $83.9 million
- Total revenues: $1.82 million
- Total expenses: $2.4 million
- Total liabilities: $56.8 thousand
- Investment income and dividends: $1.87 million
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $84.38 million
- Total giving: $1.92 million
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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
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Univerisity of Texas at Austin ($525,988), Nest Inc ($311,187), Fort Worth Museum of Science and History ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX | SHIELD RANCH ABIDING CAMPAIGN. | $25,000 |
| AUSTIN YOUTH & COMMUNITY FARM INC AKA URBAN ROOTS AUSTIN, TX | HEART, HUB, AND HOME CAMPAIGN. | $100,000 |
| NEST INC NEW YORK, NY | ARTISAN ACCELERATOR PROGRAM. | $311,187 |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS NEW YORK, NY | SCIENCE PHILANTHROPY ALLIANCE MEMBERSHIP. | $75,000 |
| SAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC SAN ANTONIO, TX | TEXAS HORNED LIZARD REINTRODUCTION PROJECT. | $4,000 |
| THE UNIVERISITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN AUSTIN, TX | RESEARCH GRANTS AND WILDFLOWER CENTER. | $525,988 |
| THE SYNERGOS INSTITUTE INC NEW YORK, NY | GLOBAL PHILANTHROPISTS CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP. | $25,000 |
| CHILD POVERTY ACTION LAB DALLAS, TX | OPPORTUNITY 2040 MATERNAL HEALTH. | $100,000 |
| COMMIT2DALLAS DALLAS, TX | OPPORTUNITY 2040 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND MATH. | $100,000 |
| FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY FORT WORTH, TX | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Stephen T. Winn – President/Director
- Melinda G. Winn – Co-Vice President/Director
- Christopher S. Winn – Co-Vice President/Director
- Natalie W. Amoroso – Co-Vice President/Director
- Heather W. Bowman – Co-Vice President/Director
- Peyton Bryant – Treasurer/Secretary
Stephen Winn is the founder of RealPage, which was sold to Thoma Bravo for $10.2 billion in 2021, and is currently managing partner of Dallas-based Mirasol Capital investment firm.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN T WINN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| MELINDA G WINN | CO-VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NATALIE W AMOROSO | CO-VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER S WINN | CO-VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HEATHER W BOWMAN | CO-VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PEYTON BRYANT | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SHAUN MILLER | INVESTMENT COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The University of Texas at Austin received a $50 million gift from the Winn Family Foundation
Winn Family Foundation Inc - Grant Information & Application DetailsSt. Mark's School of Texas announced a $10 million gift from the Winn Family Foundation
Winn Family Foundation Inc - Grant Information & Application DetailsContact Information
Address: 5500 Preston Road, Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75205-2699
Telephone: 214-252-3250
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Winn Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's giving priorities include: • Education, particularly STEM education and school construction/campus expansion • Environmental conservation • Women's empowerment • Human services • Cystinosis research • Artisan accelerator programs The foundation has historically given primarily to a school for boys, though its funding interests have expanded over time.
How do I apply for a grant from Winn Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in 2023: $1.7–$1.9 million • Since 2015, the foundation has awarded 113 grants totaling over $20.8 million • Made 14 grants in 2023 **Grant Sizes:** • Average grant amount: approximately $152,000 • Grant range: $1,000–$608,471 • Major grants: $10–$50 million **Recent Grants (2023):** • Nest Inc. (Artisan Accelerator Program): $311,187 • National Philanthropic Trust (Donor Advised Fund): $200,000 • One Earth Philanthropy (Daughters for Earth): $100,000 **Applic…
Where does Winn Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, New York, and Arizona, with some national U.S. grants.
What size grants does Winn Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Winn Family Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $137K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Winn Family Foundation's EIN?
Winn Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2606351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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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