Winston Family Initiative in Technology and

Private foundation · Grantmaker Wilmington, DE EIN: 93-2086971

Winston Family Initiative in Technology and is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $775K.

Winston Family Initiative in Technology and at a glance

In short: Winston Family Initiative in Technology and gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$30,000
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$15,000
Median grant
$15,000
Total assets
$23,367,920
+11144.6% vs 2023
Primary geography
New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Winston Family Initiative in Technology and funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Save Ukraine Inc: $25KSave Ukraine Inc$25KAsheville School Inc: $5KAsheville School Inc$5K

The largest 2024 recipient was Save Ukraine Inc ($25K). Together the top 2 received $30K.

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

AshevilleNew York City

How Winston Family Initiative in Technology and gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 13% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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

$0$10K$20K$30K0 grants2023 2 grants2024

In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Save Ukraine Inc New York City, NYProgram Support$25,000
Asheville School Inc Asheville, NYProgram Support$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$23,367,920$23,363,639$198,792$30,0002$150,152$774,770$1,191,741
2023$207,815$231,142$23,327—————

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winston Family Initiative in Technology and reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Winston Family Initiative in Technology and is led by James Winston, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • James Winston

    Director & President

    President → Director & President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    20 hrs/week

    $35K (2024)

  • Gerald Posner

    Director & Secretary Treasurer

    Secretary → Director & Secretary Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    $10K (2024)

  • Patricia Posner

    Director & Vice President

    Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    $10K (2024)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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

James Winston — Director & President: $35KJames WinstonDirector & President$35KPatricia Posner — Director & Vice President: $10KPatricia PosnerDirector & Vice President$10KGerald Posner — Director & Sec. Treasurer: $10KGerald PosnerDirector & Sec. Treasurer$10K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $35K, to James Winston (Director & President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Winston Family Initiative in Technology and

How much does Winston Family Initiative in Technology and give each year?

Winston Family Initiative in Technology and gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is Winston Family Initiative in Technology and?

Winston Family Initiative in Technology and reported $23.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

Where does Winston Family Initiative in Technology and operate?

Winston Family Initiative in Technology and has awarded grants in New York.

What is Winston Family Initiative in Technology and's EIN?

Winston Family Initiative in Technology and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2086971. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

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