Winona Foundation

EIN 91-1184043 Β· WA

Typical grant ~$5K Funds in MN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Winona Foundation based in WA paid 15 grants totaling $91K to 15 organizations. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $12K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included GREAT RIVER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, FOUNDATION FOR WINONA AREA PUBLIC SC, and POLISH CULTURAL INSTITUTE. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,331,514
Giving (latest yr)
$91,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
15
States reached
1
Officers/trustees
8
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Great River Shakespeare Festival$12,000
  • Foundation for Winona Area Public SC$10,000
  • Polish Cultural Institute$10,000
  • Theatre Du Mississippi$8,000
  • Minnesota Marine Art Museum$7,500

Where grants went

  • Minnesota$91,000 Β· 15 grants

Grants Paid (15)

Great River Shakespeare Festival
Winona, MN
General Use
$12,000
Foundation for Winona Area Public SC
Winona, MN
General Use
$10,000
Polish Cultural Institute
Winona, MN
Operating Expenses
$10,000
Theatre Du Mississippi
Winona, MN
Operating Expenses
$8,000
Minnesota Marine Art Museum
Winona, MN
General Use
$7,500
River Arts Alliance
Winona, MN
General
$7,500
Winona Symphony Orchestra
Winona, MN
General Use
$6,000
Winona Dakota Unity Alliance
Winona, MN
General Use
$5,000
Project Fine
Winona, MN
General Use
$5,000
Winona Arts Center
Winona, MN
General Use
$5,000
First Congregational Church
Winona, MN
Operating Funds
$4,000
Pickwick Mill
Winona, MN
General Use
$4,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Winona 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, Winona Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $91K. Individual grants ranged from $2K to $12K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include GREAT RIVER SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, FOUNDATION FOR WINONA AREA PUBLIC SC, POLISH CULTURAL INSTITUTE, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

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