Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075
Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 is a private foundation based in Waldo, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 21 grants totaling $4,161,270, including a $4,122,585 grant to the Community Foundation of North Centr for “Further Endowment.”
Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 at a glance
In short: Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 gave $4.2M across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $198K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,161,270
- +1750.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +5.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $198,156
- +1662.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $149,579
- -86.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12318 Ne County Road 1471, Waldo, FL 32694-4342
Phone: (352) 468-1669
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of North Centr ($4.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 44 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to Florida recipients. However, the listed 2025 grants also name organizations in the District of Columbia, Vermont, Massachusetts, Virginia, New York, and Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 gives
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1624% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $201K (2020) to $4.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of North Centr Gainesville, FL | Further Endowment | $4,122,585 |
| Community Foundation of North Centr Gainesville, FL | Initial endowment | $25,000 |
| Humane World for Animals Washington, DC | Leadership Support | $5,000 |
| Putnam Land Conservancy Interlacken, FL | O2O Wildlife Corridor | $1,000 |
| Windham County Humane Society Brattleboro, VT | Rescued pets | $1,000 |
| Coastal Plains Institute Crawfordville, FL | Endowment Fund | $1,000 |
| Franklin Land Trust Shelburne Falls, MA | Support of general program | $1,000 |
| Rare Arlington, VA | Support of general program | $550 |
| Vermont Museum of Natural History West Malroboro, VT | Support of general program | $500 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ithaca, NY | Support of general program | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $149,579 | $80,778 | $4,162,331 | $4,161,270 | 21 | $4,162,331 | $76,088 | $94,480 |
| 2024 | $1,134,538 | $144,400 | $235,202 | $224,900 | 20 | $226,329 | $134,455 | $215,315 |
| 2023 | $1,225,340 | $162,530 | $224,674 | $222,720 | 1 | $224,674 | $143,775 | $191,087 |
| 2022 | $1,289,004 | $149,351 | $246,434 | $241,425 | 1 | $241,425 | $146,346 | $220,528 |
| 2021 | $1,388,937 | $183,675 | $213,397 | $208,525 | 1 | $208,525 | $181,803 | $241,639 |
| 2020 | $1,418,659 | $204,693 | $211,302 | $200,750 | 1 | — | $202,026 | $208,778 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for conservation and wildlife organizations, animal welfare groups, and museums. For example, Putnam Land Conservancy describes its mission as conserving land and water for people and wildlife; Humane World for Animals says it tackles the root causes of animal cruelty and suffering; and the Vermont Museum of Natural History describes its work as environmental education through exhibits and public programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $4,161,270. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $4,122,585, with a median grant of $500. Its largest listed grants were $4,122,585 to the Community Foundation of North Centr for “Further Endowment” and $25,000 to the same organization for “Initial endowment.” Other listed grants included $5,000 to Humane World for Animals for “Leadership Support” and $1,000 each to Putnam Land Conservancy for “O2O Wildlife Corridor,” Windham County Humane Society for “Rescued pets,” and Coastal Plains Institute for “Endowment Fund.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Winn and Mary Lou Winn as trustees.
Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Winn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Lou Winn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Merrill Lynch Inc (2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Foundation Trust 4019863075
How much does Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 give each year?
Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 gave $4.2M across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $225K across 20 grants.
What is Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075's typical grant size?
Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $198,156, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 give grants?
Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Gainesville, FL (4 grants), Brattleboro, VT (2 grants) and Bennington, VT (2 grants).
Does Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 give general operating support?
Yes: 57% of Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075's largest grantees?
Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation of North Centr ($4,147,585 across 2 grants), Humane World for Animals ($5,000) and Putnam Land Conservancy ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075?
Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 reported $150K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for conservation and wildlife organizations, animal welfare groups, and museums. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075?
The foundation stated on its 2024 filing 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 ↑
What is Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075's EIN?
Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-6194105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Winn Foundation Trust 4019863075 funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/winn-foundation-trust-4019863075-morg_0622126613d1425a8af8d0c90c9c61db
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