Wynne Charitable Foundation
Wynne Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Miami, Florida. It states that it makes contributions for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, environmental, and educational purposes.
Wynne Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Wynne Charitable Foundation gave $373K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $372,766
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,128
- -66.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Total assets
- $1,645,951
- +25.8% 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 Wynne Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12804 Sw 122 Avenue, Miami, FL 33186
Phone: (305) 235-3175
Website: https://wynnefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wynne Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frontline for Kids Inc ($354K). Together the top 6 received $373K.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 112 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida. The listed recipients included organizations in Fort Pierce, Stuart, and Vero Beach.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wynne Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 443% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $247K (2021) to $373K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $373K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frontline for Kids Inc Fort Pierce, FL | Charitable Contribution | $354,191 |
| Florida Oceangraphic Society Stuart, FL | Charitable Contribution | $5,975 |
| Quail Valley Charities Inc Vero Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reseach and Conservation Vero Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $4,000 |
| Smithsonian Marine Station Fort Pierce, FL | Charitable Contribution | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Manatee Center Fort Pierce, FL | Charitable Contribution | $1,600 |
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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 | $1,645,951 | $718,625 | $380,597 | $372,766 | 6 | $372,766 | $58,257 | $84,129 |
| 2024 | $1,307,923 | $1,156,252 | $371,781 | $366,065 | 2 | $366,065 | $29,021 | $82,917 |
| 2023 | $523,452 | $552,127 | $370,095 | $364,454 | 42 | — | — | $52,591 |
| 2022 | $341,420 | $205,434 | $371,259 | $365,462 | 47 | $365,462 | — | $44,885 |
| 2021 | $507,245 | $414,562 | $252,235 | $246,594 | 15 | — | — | $21,217 |
| 2020 | $344,918 | $103,042 | $336,786 | $331,144 | 42 | — | — | $23,075 |
| 2019 | $578,662 | $535,796 | $304,688 | $299,047 | 46 | — | — | $26,708 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wynne Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K 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
The foundation’s website describes its purposes as religious, charitable, scientific, literary, environmental, and educational. Its 2025 grants included support for Frontline for Kids Inc, whose stated mission is to promote advancement and care for children through after-school care and curriculum, and Quail Valley Charities Inc, which says it hosts charity golf events and directs proceeds to other charitable organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported six grants totaling $372,766. Grant amounts ranged from $1,600 to $354,191, with a median of $4,500. The largest grants were $354,191 to Frontline for Kids Inc, $5,975 to Florida Oceanographic Society, $5,000 to Quail Valley Charities Inc, $4,000 to Ocean Research and Conservation, $2,000 to Smithsonian Marine Station, and $1,600 to Friends of the Manatee Center. Each was listed as a charitable contribution.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Deena L. Wynne, Matthew L. Wynne, and Eric P. Wynne as trustees; Alec C. Wynne as president; and Joel F. Wynne as a trustee until June 5, 2025.
Wynne Charitable Foundation is led by Alec C. Wynne, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alec C. Wynne
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deena L. Wynne
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric P. Wynne
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel F. Wynne
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew L. Wynne
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Wynne Charitable Foundation
How much does Wynne Charitable Foundation give each year?
Wynne Charitable Foundation gave $373K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $366K across 2 grants.
What is Wynne Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Wynne Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,500, and its average grant was $62,128, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wynne Charitable Foundation give grants?
Wynne Charitable Foundation 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 Fort Pierce, FL (3 grants) and Vero Beach, FL (2 grants).
Who are Wynne Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Wynne Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Frontline for Kids Inc ($354,191), Florida Oceangraphic Society ($5,975) and Quail Valley Charities Inc ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wynne Charitable Foundation?
Wynne Charitable Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $373K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wynne Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website describes its purposes as religious, charitable, scientific, literary, environmental, and educational. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wynne Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wynne Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Wynne Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1583201. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Wynne Charitable 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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