Winn Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 45-2606351
Foundation Overview
Based in Dallas, TX, Winn Family Foundation has awarded 134 grants totaling $23,833,787 to organizations in Texas, Kansas and 9 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $6,505,000, with a median award of $50,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
7 of 14 recipients (50%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
69% of grants are awarded in Texas, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Dallas (51%), Austin (28%), San Antonio (8%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 115% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (45%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Winn Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community Foundation | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Shield Ranch Abiding Campaign. | 2024 |
| Austin Youth & Community Farm Inc Aka Urban Roots | $100,000 | Austin, TX, US | Heart, Hub, And Home Campaign. | 2024 |
| Nest Inc | $311,187 | New York, NY, US | Artisan Accelerator Program. | 2024 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Science Philanthropy Alliance Membership. | 2024 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society Inc | $4,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project. | 2024 |
| The Univerisity Of Texas At Austin | $525,988 | Austin, TX, US | Research Grants And Wildflower Center. | 2024 |
| The Synergos Institute Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Global Philanthropists Circle Membership. | 2024 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Opportunity 2040 Maternal Health. | 2024 |
| Commit2dallas | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Opportunity 2040 Early Childhood And Math. | 2024 |
| Fort Worth Museum Of Science And History | $250,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | Educational Programming. | 2024 |
| Red Arena Inc | $50,000 | Dripping Springs, TX, US | Unrestricted Charitable Grant. | 2024 |
| Taking Care Of Texas | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Deep In The Heart Film. | 2024 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Advancing Free Societies And Education. | 2024 |
| Arizona Science Center | $250,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | Transforming Planetarium Education. | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $200,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Donor Advised Fund. | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | Science Philanthropy Alliance Membership. | 2023 |
| Austin Community Foundation | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Shield Ranch Abiding Campaign. | 2023 |
| Nest Inc | $311,187 | New York, NY, US | Artisan Accelerator Program. | 2023 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society Inc | $4,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project. | 2023 |
| Momentous Institute | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Momentous School. | 2023 |
| One Earth Philanthropy | $100,000 | Culver City, CA, US | Daughters For Earth. | 2023 |
| The Univerisity Of Texas At Austin | $608,471 | Austin, TX, US | Research Grants And Wildflower Center. | 2023 |
| United Way For Greater Austin | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Family Pathways. | 2023 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Advancing Education In North Texas. | 2023 |
| Austin Youth & Community Farm Inc Aka Urban Roots | $100,000 | Austin, TX, US | Heart, Hub, And Home Campaign. | 2023 |
| Kids International Ministries Inc | $55,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Emergency Salary Relief For Teachers. | 2022 |
| Momentous Institute | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Momentous School. | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Science Philanthropy Alliance. | 2022 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $4,596 | Dallas, TX, US | Led Wall & Content. | 2022 |
| Texas Christian University | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | College Of Fine Arts. | 2022 |
| United Way For Greater Austin | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Family Pathways. | 2022 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Advancing Education In North Texas. | 2022 |
| United Way Of San Antonio And Bexar County | $50,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | United With Uvalde Fund. | 2022 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center | $500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Jubilee Clinic. | 2022 |
| The Univerisity Of Texas At Austin | $450,000 | Austin, TX, US | Telescope And Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support. | 2022 |
| Kids International Ministries Inc | $55,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Emergency Salary Relief For Teachers. | 2022 |
| Momentous Institute | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Momentous School. | 2022 |
| New Venture Fund | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Science Philanthropy Alliance. | 2022 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $4,596 | Dallas, TX, US | Led Wall & Content. | 2022 |
| Texas Christian University | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | College Of Fine Arts. | 2022 |
| United Way For Greater Austin | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Family Pathways. | 2022 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Advancing Education In North Texas. | 2022 |
| United Way Of San Antonio And Bexar County | $50,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | United With Uvalde Fund. | 2022 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center | $500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Jubilee Clinic. | 2022 |
| The Univerisity Of Texas At Austin | $450,000 | Austin, TX, US | Telescope And Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. | 2022 |
| Smithsonian Institution | $1,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support. | 2022 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | $80,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Special Needs Resource Center And Covid-19 Relief. | 2021 |
| Kids International Ministries Inc | $50,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Education. | 2021 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Winter Storm Recovery. | 2021 |
| Nest Inc | $370,000 | Katonah, NY, US | Artisan Accelerator Program And Covid-19 Relief. | 2021 |
| New Venture Fund | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Science Philanthropy Alliance. | 2021 |
| Ourcalling Inc | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support. | 2021 |
| Texas Christian University | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | College Of Fine Arts. | 2021 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Advancing Education In North Texas. | 2021 |
| United Way Worldwide | $52,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | United Way Of Hyderabad Covid-19 Relief. | 2021 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $8,452 | Dallas, TX, US | Led Wall & Content. | 2021 |
| Momentous Institute | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Momentous School. | 2021 |
| United Way Of Greater Austin | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Family Pathways. | 2021 |
| Brighton Center | $125,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Campus & Program Expansion. | 2020 |
| Circle Ten Council | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Exploring Program. | 2020 |
| Cystinosis Research Foundation | $250,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Cystinosis Research Fund. | 2020 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | $184,310 | Dallas, TX, US | Special Needs Resource Center And Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| Kids International Ministries Inc | $80,000 | Lawrence, KS, US | Covid-19 Relief Efforts. | 2020 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Community First Village Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $200,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Donor Advised Fund. | 2020 |
| Nest Inc | $450,000 | Katonah, NY, US | Artisan Accelerator Program And Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| New Venture Fund | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Science Philanthropy Alliance. | 2020 |
| Texas Christian University | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | College Of Fine Arts. | 2020 |
| The University Of Texas At Austin | $200,000 | Austin, TX, US | Giant Magellan Telescope. | 2020 |
| United Way Of Metropolitan Dallas | $225,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Community Impact Fund And Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $50,000 | Plano, TX, US | Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Society Inc | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Emerging Relief Fund. | 2020 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society Inc | $64,000 | San Antonio, TX, US | Texas Horned Lizard Reintroduction Project. | 2020 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | $130,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Support And Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| Austin Creative Alliance | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | Artists Emergency Relief Fund. | 2020 |
| Mercy Housing Inc | $50,000 | Denver, CO, US | Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| Sustainable Food Center Inc | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| Austin Youth & Community Farm Inc Aka Urban Roots | $25,000 | Austin, TX, US | Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| Feeding America | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| Ourcalling Inc | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| United Way Worldwide | $50,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | United Way Of Hyderabad Covid-19 Relief | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army Of North Texas | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Covid-19 Relief. | 2020 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas High School Inc | $300,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Building Fund | 2018 |
| Cystinosis Research Foundation | $250,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Cystinosis Research Fund. | 2018 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $250,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Donor Advised Fund. | 2018 |
| Nest Inc | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Artisan Program Expansion. | 2018 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $6,505,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Building Fund. | 2018 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | $160,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Special Needs Resource Center. | 2018 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2018 |
| The University Of Texas | $450,000 | Austin, TX, US | Building Fund And Gmt. | 2018 |
| Kids International Ministries Inc | $100,000 | Valley Golf, CAINTA, 1900 RIZA, RP | New School Land Purchase. | 2018 |
| Circle Ten Council | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Exploring Program. | 2018 |
| Great Investors' Best Ideas Foundation | $6,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Annual Symposium. | 2018 |
| Texas Ballet Theatre Inc | $5,000 | Richardson, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2018 |
| Episcopal School Of Dallas Inc | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2018 |
| Refushe Inc | $35,000 | Chicago, IL, US | General Operating Fund. | 2018 |
| Troops First Foundation Incorporated | $5,000 | Riverdale, MD, US | General Operating Fund. | 2018 |
| Texas Christian University | $10,000 | Fort Worth, TX, US | College Of Fine Arts. | 2018 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of Dallas Family Assistance | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Capital Campaign. | 2018 |
| George W Bush Foundation | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2018 |
| Multicultural Refugee Coalition | $20,000 | Austin, TX, US | Open Arms Studio. | 2018 |
| Circle Of Health International | $5,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2018 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas High School Inc | $347,725 | Dallas, TX, US | Building & Music Program Fund | 2017 |
| Cystinosis Research Foundation | $50,000 | Irvine, CA, US | Cystinosis Research Fund. | 2017 |
| Great Investors' Best Ideas Foundation | $7,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Annual Symposium. | 2017 |
| Kick Drugs Out Of America Foundation | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2017 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $350,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Donor Advised Fund. | 2017 |
| St Michaels And All Angels Church | $48,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Strategic Planning. | 2017 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2017 |
| The University Of Texas | $700,000 | Austin, TX, US | Building Fund And Gmt. | 2017 |
| Our Community Foundation | $100,000 | Edwards, CO, US | Healthy Food Program. | 2017 |
| St Mark's School Of Texas | $2,500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Building Fund. | 2017 |
| Md Anderson | $50,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2017 |
| Nest Inc | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Artisan Program Expansion. | 2017 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2017 |
| Brighton Center | $12,275 | San Antonio, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2017 |
| Community Homes For Adults Incorporated | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2017 |
| Southern Methodist University Cox School | $7,500 | Dallas, TX, US | Scholarships. | 2017 |
| Commit2dallas | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2016 |
| Brent Woodall Foundation For Exceptional Children | $5,000 | Irving, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2016 |
| The Jane Goodall Institute For Wildlife Research Education & Conservation | $5,000 | Vienna, VA, US | General Operating Fund. | 2016 |
| International Justice Mission | $6,500 | Washington, DC, US | Dallas Benefit Sponsorship. | 2016 |
| St Michaels And All Angels Church | $30,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Teacher Retention And Compensation. | 2016 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas High School Inc | $400,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Building Fund. | 2016 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,000 | Avon, CO, US | Greenhouse Fund. | 2016 |
| Cystinosis Research Foundation | $12,500 | Irvine, CA, US | Cystinosis Research Fund. | 2016 |
| Great Investors' Best Ideas Foundation | $6,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Annual Symposium. | 2016 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2016 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Physician Endowment. | 2016 |
| Heartgift Foundation | $30,000 | Austin, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2016 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $200,000 | Jenkintown, PA, US | Donor Advised Fund. | 2016 |
| Kick Drugs Out Of America Foundation | $5,000 | Houston, TX, US | General Operating Fund. | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 45-2606351 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 5500 PRESTON RD 250 Dallas, TX 75205-0000 |
Key People (7)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Winn Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | Stephen T Winn |
|---|---|
| Co-vice President/director | Melinda G Winn |
| Co-vice President/director | Natalie W Amoroso |
| Co-vice President/director | Christopher S Winn |
| Co-vice President/director | Heather W Bowman |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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