Winley Foundation

EIN 52-1230146 Β· NY

Typical grant ~$20K Funds in DC, NY, MD +8
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Winley Foundation based in NY paid 22 grants totaling $1.5M to 22 organizations across 11 states. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $450K, with a median of $20K. Its largest recipients included ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE, HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, and SPECIES SURVIVAL NETWORK. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,420,082
Giving (latest yr)
$1,468,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$20K
Recipients
22
States reached
11
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Animal Welfare Institute$450,000
  • Humane World for Animals$450,000
  • Species Survival Network$120,000
  • Heart$90,000
  • Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary$40,000

Where grants went

  • District of Columbia$950,000 Β· 5 grants
  • New York$195,000 Β· 7 grants
  • Maryland$120,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Oklahoma$40,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Washington$38,000 Β· 1 grant
  • Arizona$35,000 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (22)

Humane World for Animals
Washington, DC
For the Benefit of Animals
$450,000
Animal Welfare Institute
Washington, DC
For the Benefit of Animals
$450,000
Species Survival Network
Highland, MD
For the Benefit of Animals
$120,000
Heart
Mamaroneck, NY
For the Benefit of Animals
$90,000
Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary
Newcastle, OK
For the Benefit of Animals
$40,000
Friends of Washoe
Ellensburg, WA
For the Benefit of Animals
$38,000
Global Fed of Animal Sanctuaries
Phoenix, AZ
For the Benefit of Animals
$35,000
Wild Bird Fund
New York, NY
For the Benefit of Animals
$25,000
Equine Rescue
Bloomingburg, NY
For the Benefit of Animals
$25,000
Animal Outlook Inc
Washington, DC
For the Benefit of Animals
$25,000
Unexpected Wildlife Rescue Inc
Newfield, NJ
For the Benefit of Animals
$20,000
Chimp Haven Inc
Keithville, LA
For the Benefit of Animals
$20,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Winley Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

In its most recent filing, Winley Foundation reported 22 itemized grants totaling $1.5M. Individual grants ranged from $10K to $450K (median $20K).

Recent recipients include ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE, HUMANE WORLD FOR ANIMALS, SPECIES SURVIVAL NETWORK, among 22 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Winley Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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