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Winky Foundation Trust is a private co-operative based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Wilmington Trust Co A A Smith Jr. It holds total assets of $13.1M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. Total assets have grown from $5.3M in 2011 to $13.5M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Winky Foundation Trust has made 309 grants totaling $5.3M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $1.2M in 2020 to $1.7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.4M distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.7M, with an average award of $17K. The foundation has supported 292 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Delaware, New York, South Carolina, which account for 20% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 34 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Winky Foundation Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 309 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DE, NY, SC.
Winky Foundation Trust has distributed a total of $5.3M across 309 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $17K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1.7M.
Winky Foundation Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Winky Foundation Trust is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 34 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerrish H Milliken Iii | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stephen G Milliken | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gail Milliken | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Zachary M Manganello | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.7M
Total Assets
$13.5M
Fair Market Value
$34M
Net Worth
$13.5M
Grants Paid
$1.7M
Contributions
$550K
Net Investment Income
$100K
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
Total: $2.1M
Total Grants
309
Total Giving
$5.3M
Average Grant
$17K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
292
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| See AttachedGENERAL | Wilmington, DE | $1.7M | 2023 |
| United Way Of Greenville County Inc - Covid-19 Community Relief FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Greenville, SC | $30K | 2020 |
| Spartanburg County Foundation - Spartanburg County Disaster Relief FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Spartanburg, SC | $30K | 2020 |
| United Way Of The Piedmont Inc - United For All FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Spartanburg, SC | $30K | 2020 |
| The Seventh Generation Fund For Indigenous Peoples Inc Flicker FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Arcata, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| International Community Health ServicesGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Seattle, WA | $20K | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of Metrolina IncGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Charlotte, NC | $15K | 2020 |
| Hispanic Federation Inc - Northern Manhattan Emergency Recovery FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| New York Womens FoundationGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $15K | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Greenville IncGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Greenville, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| The New York Community TrustGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Middle Tyger Community CenterGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Lyman, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| The Mayors Fund To Advance New York City - Covid-19 Emergency Relief FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Good Sheperd Food Bank Of MaineGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Auburn, ME | $10K | 2020 |
| Mobile Meal Service Of Spartanburg CountyGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Spartanburg, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| Apicha Community Health CenterGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Pendleton Place IncGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Greenville, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| Project Host IncGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Greenville, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| Cherokee County Meals-On-WheelsGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Gaffney, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| The Notah Begay Iii Foundation IncGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Santa Ana Pueblo, NM | $10K | 2020 |
| Physicians For Human Rights IncGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Feeding America Covid-19 Response FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| Harvest Hope Food BankGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Greenville, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| Second Harvest Inland NorthwestGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Spokane, WA | $10K | 2020 |
| Robin Hood FoundationGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Social Justice Fund NorthwestGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2020 |
| Union County Meals On WheelsGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Union, SC | $10K | 2020 |
| National Domestic Workers AllianceGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Make The Road New YorkGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2020 |
| Haymarket People'S FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $8K | 2020 |
| Grassroots International IncGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $8K | 2020 |
| Fund For Southern CommunitiesGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Decatur, GA | $8K | 2020 |
| Mckenzie River Gathering FoundationGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Portland, OR | $8K | 2020 |
| A J Muste Memorial Institute War Resisters LeagueGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $8K | 2020 |
| Center For Biological DiversityGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Tucson, AZ | $8K | 2020 |
| North Star FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $8K | 2020 |
| Appalachian Community FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Knoxville, TN | $8K | 2020 |
| Bread And Roses Community FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Philadelphia, PA | $8K | 2020 |
| Liberty Hill FoundationGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Los Angeles, CA | $8K | 2020 |
| Alliance Of Community Trainers United For Peace And JusticeGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Austin, TX | $8K | 2020 |
| JusticeaidGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $6K | 2020 |
| Liberty Tree Foundation For The Democratic Revolution IncGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Boston, MA | $6K | 2020 |
| Critical ResistanceGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Oakland, CA | $6K | 2020 |
| Essie Justice GroupGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Oakland, CA | $6K | 2020 |
| People'S Rights FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $6K | 2020 |
| Southern Center For Human RightsGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Atlanta, GA | $6K | 2020 |
| Southern Partners FundGENERAL AND/OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE | Atlanta, GA | $6K | 2020 |