Winegard Foundation

EIN 42-6055177 · IA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$300K Funds in IA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Winegard Foundation based in IA paid 3 grants totaling $800K to 3 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $200K to $300K, with a median of $300K. Its largest recipients included GREATER BURLINGTON AREA SPORTS COMPLEX, SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, and THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$547
Giving (latest yr)
$800,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$300K
Recipients
3
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Greater Burlington Area Sports Complex$300,000
  • Scott Community College Foundation$300,000
  • The University of Iowa Center for Advancement$200,000

Where grants went

  • Iowa$800,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (3)

Greater Burlington Area Sports Complex
Burlington, IA
To Support Local Youth Sports
$300,000
Scott Community College Foundation
Bettendorf, IA
To Support Student Scholarships and College Community
$300,000
The University of Iowa Center for Advancement
Iowa City, IA
Stead Family Children's Hospital
$200,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Winegard Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Winegard Foundation reported 3 itemized grants totaling $800K. Individual grants ranged from $200K to $300K (median $300K).

Recent recipients include GREATER BURLINGTON AREA SPORTS COMPLEX, SCOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CENTER FOR ADVANCEMENT. The full grant list is on this page.

Winegard Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Winegard Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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