Winston Foundation Inc

EIN 13-6161672 · NY

Invitation only Typical grant ~$30K Funds in NY, CT, FL +14
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Winston Foundation Inc based in NY paid 91 grants totaling $4.7M to 91 organizations across 17 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $500K, with a median of $30K. Its largest recipients included HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY, HAMILTON COLLEGE, and THE FOUNDATION FOR CITY COLLEGE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$83,249,264
Giving (latest yr)
$4,715,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
91
Median grant
$30K
Recipients
91
States reached
17
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Hospital for Special Surgery$500,000
  • Hamilton College$350,000
  • The Foundation for City College$300,000
  • Martin Memorial Foundation$200,000
  • Stamford Hospital$180,000

Where grants went

  • New York$3,205,000 · 52 grants
  • Connecticut$370,000 · 11 grants
  • Florida$245,000 · 3 grants
  • District of Columbia$215,000 · 5 grants
  • Massachusetts$208,000 · 5 grants
  • California$90,000 · 3 grants

Grants Paid (91)

Hospital for Special Surgery
New York, NY
To Further the Tax Exempt Mission of the Organization
$500,000
Hamilton College
Clinton, NY
Arthur Levitt Public Affairs Center
$350,000
The Foundation for City College
New York, NY
To Support Direct Expenses of the Simon H Rifkind Center
$300,000
Martin Memorial Foundation
Stuart, FL
Marylin and Arthur Levitt Endowed Chair Fund
$200,000
Stamford Hospital
Stamford, CT
To Further the Tax Exempt Mission of the Organization
$180,000
American Civil Liberties Union (Aclu) Foundation
New York, NY
Civil Rights Advocacy and the Defense of Immigrants
$175,000
International Rescue Committee
New York, NY
Support Work With Ukrainian Refugee Children and Their Families
$145,000
The Trustees of Reservations
Boston, MA
60K Land Acquisitions Fund, 35K Property Stewardship Fund, 25K President's Circle
$120,000
Nyu College & Career Lab
New York, NY
Support and Staffing for the Ccl Curriculum and Internship Program
$111,250
Nyu Shanghai
New York, NY
General Operating, Programs, and Activities Per Vice Chancellor
$100,000
Robin Hood Foundation
New York, NY
Activities and Programs at Leadership's Discretion
$100,000
Nyu Winston Data Scholars
New York, NY
Program Scholarships for the Summer and Spring
$87,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Winston Foundation Inc 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, Winston Foundation Inc reported 91 itemized grants totaling $4.7M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $500K (median $30K).

Recent recipients include HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY, HAMILTON COLLEGE, THE FOUNDATION FOR CITY COLLEGE, among 91 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

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

Winston Foundation Inc 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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