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Winston Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in HOUSTON, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Hightower Trust Services. It holds total assets of $3M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have decreased from $3.9M in 2011 to $3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Winston Charitable Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $679K, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $177K in 2021 to $267K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $37K, with an average award of $23K. The foundation has supported 14 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Winston Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA.
Winston Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $679K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $23K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $37K.
Winston Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Winston Charitable Foundation is headquartered in HOUSTON, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip Winston | VP, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lynn David Winston | Pres, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chaille Winston Hawkins | Sec, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$679K
Average Grant
$23K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
14
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant HouseGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| University Of HoustonGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Discovery Green ConservancyGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Hunt Volunteer Fire DepartmentGeneral support | Hunt, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| San Angelo Museum Of Fine ArtsGeneral support | San Angelo, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Kimball Rural Fire DepartmentGeneral support | Junction, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| New Village Charter School IncGeneral support | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House HoustonGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Hill Country Community FoundationGeneral support | Kerrville, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| The Brookwood CommunityGeneral support | Brookshire, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| The Museum Of Fine Arts HoustonGeneral support | Houston, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| St Andrew'S Presbyterian ChurchGeneral support | Houston, TX | $17K | 2023 |
| The Community Fdn Of The Tx Hill CountryGeneral support | Kerrville, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Houston Food BankGeneral support | Houston, TX | $20K | 2021 |