Charles and Melanie Winton Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 83-2231964 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$515K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
27% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claflin University | Orangeburg, SC | Operations | $110,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of America | Atlanta, GA | Operations | $100,000 |
| The John Crosland School | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $69,458 |
| Uncf Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $58,500 |
| Christian Theological Seminary | Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $25,000 |
| Cms Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $25,000 |
| Chappell Memorial Baptist (Charlotte) | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $25,000 |
| Gaston Christian School | Gastonia, NC | Operations | $12,500 |
| Brookstone School | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $10,000 |
| Carolina Youth Coalition | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $10,000 |
| Healing Hearts Healing Homes Foundation | Douglasville, GA | Operations | $10,000 |
| St Paul Baptist Church | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church Statesville | Statesville, NC | Operations | $10,000 |
| Nourish Up Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Statesville, NC | Operations | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $5,000 |
| Christian Brothers University | Memphis, TN | Operations | $5,000 |
| The Links Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Operations | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Central University | Durham, NC | Operations | $3,000 |
| Breakthrough T1d | Charlotte, NC | Operations | $2,500 |
| Rainbow Express Ministries | Matthews, NC | Operations | $2,500 |
| North Carolina A&t State University | Greensboro, NC | Operations | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $515,458 | 22 |
| 2024 | $378,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $661,500 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602549349100410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-2231964
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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