Winston Family Foundation
The Winston Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities focused on improving children’s health and the environment in Jacksonville’s urban core and supporting a North Carolina land-conservation activity.
Winston Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Winston Family Foundation gave $26.7M across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $534K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,711,176
- +398.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $534,224
- +278.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,750
- Total assets
- $110,963,072
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (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.
How to apply to Winston 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: 40 E Adams Street Ste Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 358-7269
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Winston Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Winston Family Initiative in Tech & Adolescent Brain Development Inc ($23.4M). Together the top 10 received $26.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 163 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that Florida recipients received 94% of grant dollars, Minnesota recipients 3%, North Carolina recipients 3%, and recipients in Virginia and Washington, DC, 0% each. The filing also describes direct charitable activities in Jacksonville, Florida, and Johnston County, North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
How Winston Family Foundation gives
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 360% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $1.8M (2020) to $26.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $26.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winston Family Initiative in Tech & Adolescent Brain Development Inc Miami Beach, FL | To effectuate a severance of a portion of the Foundations assets as described in item 3 of the General Explanation returned herewith. | $23,395,542 |
| Children and Nature Network Roseville, MN | To provide a restricted program or project grant for the Project One Health Jacksonville initiative | $870,000 |
| The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL | To provide a restricted program grant for Project One Health Jacksonville Fund | $600,000 |
| Episcopal School of Jacksonville Inc Jacksonville, FL | To provide a restricted program or project grant for the Science and Student Life Center | $250,000 |
| The Nantucket Project Academy Durham, NC | To provide unrestricted general operating support to fulfill their mission | $250,000 |
| The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL | To provide a restricted program or project grant for Project One Health Jacksonville Fund Donor Advised Fund | $216,000 |
| The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL | DAF Replenishment Grant for Project One Health Jacksonville Fund | $114,712 |
| The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Jacksonville, FL | To provide a restricted program or project grant for the One Health Initiative | $105,000 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy Inc Durham, NC | To provide unrestricted general operating support to fulfill their mission | $105,000 |
| Ravenscroft School Raleigh, NC | To provide a restricted program or project grant for Dare To Dream | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists 50 grants; the 2023 filing lists 38, and the 2022 filing lists 49.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110,963,072 | $28,260,386 | $28,290,469 | $26,711,176 | 50 | $7,335,820 | $27,862,403 | $5,226,651 |
| 2023 | $111,272,308 | $3,656,961 | $7,225,245 | $5,362,516 | 38 | $6,776,158 | $2,354,244 | $6,573,766 |
| 2022 | $114,757,462 | $2,339,401 | $7,350,364 | $5,756,998 | 49 | $6,817,015 | $1,390,572 | $6,751,106 |
| 2021 | $119,630,184 | $17,921,117 | $6,903,695 | $5,802,381 | 1 | $6,333,494 | $7,713,772 | $7,317,583 |
| 2020 | $105,044,303 | $6,977,881 | $3,786,220 | $1,782,039 | 25 | — | $1,886,034 | $5,906,771 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.2M 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
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes Project One Health Jax as an effort to improve the health of children and the environment in Jacksonville’s urban core neighborhoods. It focuses on connecting residents to the Emerald Trail, described in the filing as 30 miles of planned trails, greenways, and parks encircling the urban core. The filing also describes a zero-interest credit facility to Triangle Land Conservancy for acquiring Rose Dairy Farm in Johnston County, North Carolina, as part of its Project One Health North Carolina direct charitable activity.
Among its grantees, the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida says it connects people who care with causes that matter and serves six counties through competitive grantmaking, donor-advised funds, organizational endowments, and leadership. Triangle Land Conservancy says it works to safeguard clean water, protect natural habitats, support local farms, and connect people with nature through land protection and stewardship. These are descriptions of the grantees’ missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 50 grants totaling $26,711,176. Grant amounts ranged from $2,380 to $23,395,542, with a median of $13,750. The largest reported grant, $23,395,542, went to Winston Family Initiative in Tech & Adolescent Brain Development Inc. in Miami Beach, Florida, for a stated purpose of effectuating a severance of a portion of the foundation’s assets. Other notable grants included $870,000 to Children and Nature Network for Project One Health Jacksonville; $600,000 to the Community Foundation for Northeast Florida for the Project One Health Jacksonville Fund; and $250,000 each to Episcopal School of Jacksonville for its Science and Student Life Center and The Nantucket Project Academy for unrestricted general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James H Winston Jr, Mary M Winston, Charles Winston, Franklin Beard, and Robert WWinston as trustees.
Winston Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Winston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Franklin Beard
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2024)
James H Winston Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Mary M Winston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Robert WWinston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Franklin Beard (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Winston Family Foundation
How much does Winston Family Foundation give each year?
Winston Family Foundation gave $26.7M across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.4M across 38 grants.
What is Winston Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Winston Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $13,750, and its average grant was $534,224, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Winston Family Foundation give grants?
Winston Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (29 grants), Raleigh, NC (5 grants), Durham, NC (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Winston Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 48% of Winston Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Winston Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Winston Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Winston Family Initiative in Tech & Adolescent Brain Development Inc ($23,395,542), The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida ($1,170,712 across 8 grants) and Children and Nature Network ($870,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Winston Family Foundation?
Winston Family Foundation reported $111.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Winston Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes Project One Health Jax as an effort to improve the health of children and the environment in Jacksonville’s urban core neighborhoods. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Winston 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 Winston Family Foundation's EIN?
Winston Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2678732. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Winston 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Winston Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/winston-family-foundation-morg_04e119951af841429233e5be8450e6ca
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