Winston Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $664K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $30K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$664K
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$27K
+76.9% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
+76.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Winston Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Winston Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $664K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $664,088 | $668,811 | $696,440 |
| Revenue | $35,471 | $6,005 | $57,767 |
| Expenses | $40,803 | $30,861 | $58,991 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $34,770 | $23,594 | $49,760 |
| Net Investment Income | $29,594 | $11,194 | $50,340 |
| Distributable Amount | $41,143 | $35,587 | $35,976 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Houston Food Bank ($13,618), Star of Hope ($13,618).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON FOOD BANK HOUSTON, TX | TO SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK | $13,618 |
| STAR OF HOPE HOUSTON, TX | TO SUPPORT THE HOMELESS | $13,618 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA W WINSTON | PRES, TRS, DIR | 0.1 | — |
| DAVID WINSTON | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| CHAILLE HAWKINS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| BERT F WINSTON III | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| ROSALIND W NEWTON | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
| BLAKE W WINSTON | VP, SEC, DIR | 0.1 | — |
| PHILIP W WINSTON | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winston Family Foundation?
Winston Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $664K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Winston Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Winston Family Foundation holds $664K in total assets with $35K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $27K in 2024.
Where does Winston Family Foundation operate?
Winston Family Foundation has awarded grants in Kentucky, South Dakota, Texas.
What size grants does Winston Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Winston Family Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $27K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Winston Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Winston Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $41K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Winston Family Foundation's EIN?
Winston Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0555351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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