Winnowski Family Foundation
The Winnowski Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Saratoga Springs, New York. Its 2024 filing is marked as final and states that the foundation ceased to exist on December 31, 2024, so it appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
Winnowski Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Winnowski Family Foundation gave $82K across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,050
- +332.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,039
- +236.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Winnowski Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its final 2024 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 38 High Rock Avenue 4I, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Phone: (503) 819-8198
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Winnowski Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($66K).
Organizations only. It also paid 26 grants to individuals ($16,080), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 146 grants of 147 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Massachusetts recipients accounted for 80% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 8%, Washington, DC at 3%, Oregon at 2%, and Indiana at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Winnowski Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 235% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $82K (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Public charity to facilitate gifts to qualified organizations through donor-advised funds | $65,970 |
| 26 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $16,080 |
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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 | — | $23,109 | $89,990 | $82,050 | 27 | $82,050 | $4,869 | $2,749 |
| 2023 | $36,404 | $25,254 | $22,908 | $18,995 | 21 | $18,995 | $16,545 | $2,536 |
| 2022 | $34,058 | $24,089 | $32,763 | $30,200 | 29 | $30,200 | $15,089 | $3,013 |
| 2021 | $42,732 | $17,146 | $24,970 | $24,518 | 36 | $22,418 | $3,113 | $4,319 |
| 2020 | $50,556 | $29,274 | $33,819 | $31,407 | 34 | — | $850 | $3,612 |
| 2019 | $55,101 | $22,789 | $34,756 | $32,525 | 40 | — | $1,058 | $3,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winnowski Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grants for purposes including protecting historic buildings and promoting the arts, supporting children’s cancer research and treatment, protecting desert ecosystems, and providing disability support. The Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund, which received a 2024 grant, describes itself as a public charity that makes grants on behalf of individuals and families who create donor-advised funds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $82,050. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $65,970, with a median of $500. The largest grant, $65,970, went to the Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund. Other notable grants included $2,500 to an individual recipient in New York; $1,000 each to the Congregation of Holy Cross, an individual recipient in Washington, DC, and The Living Desert; and $780 to an individual recipient
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Ted R Winnowski, Sheila M Winnowski, and Paul Winnowski as directors. Dona Winnowski was listed as secretary and treasurer.
Winnowski Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Winnowski
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila M. Winnowski
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted R. Winnowski
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dona Winnowski
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Winnowski Family Foundation
How much does Winnowski Family Foundation give each year?
Winnowski Family Foundation gave $82K across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 21 grants.
What is Winnowski Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Winnowski Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $3,039, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Winnowski Family Foundation give grants?
Winnowski Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%).
Does Winnowski Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Winnowski Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Winnowski Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grants for purposes including protecting historic buildings and promoting the arts, supporting children’s cancer research and treatment, protecting desert ecosystems, and providing disability support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Winnowski Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its final 2024 filing that it made 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 Winnowski Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Winnowski Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Winnowski Family Foundation's EIN?
Winnowski Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1822239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Winnowski 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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