David and Eula Wintermann Foundation
Invitation OnlyEagle Lake, Texas · EIN 76-0082100 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$17.5M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$300,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $1,500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
5% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Houston, TX | Endowment for annual distributions to the following charities:christ episcopal church eagle lake $30,000 annuallycity of eagle lake - eagle… | $6,000,000 |
| The University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | To support the immunotherapy research of dr. james p allison & to support the talent acquitistion research packages, technology and… | $3,000,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | To support the purchase of essential equipment for the laboratory of dr benjamin deneen for fluorescence microscope, keyence bz800,… | $2,000,000 |
| The Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Support of the crowning achievement awards for excellence in nursing to support educational and research programs for nurses at the houston… | $2,000,000 |
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Museum | Colorado Springs, CO | For support to maintain and update exhibits and digital content, ensuring the most current athlete stories and achievements are showcased. | $1,500,000 |
| Eula & David Wintermann Library | Eagle Lake, TX | Wintermann library investment fund | $1,000,000 |
| Cahrmc Dba Rice Medical Center | Eagle Lake, TX | To donate towards hospital improvements | $500,000 |
| City of Eagle Lake - Eagle Lake Community Center | Eagle Lake, TX | $450,000 | |
| Adopt-A-Scientist - Cure Cancer | Houston, TX | To support cancer research at either md anderson cancer center or the dan l duncan comprehensive cancer center at baylor college of… | $300,000 |
| Christ Episcopal Church | Eagle Lake, TX | Endowment fund for the community | $300,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Bellaire, TX | To help fund the stand for ehs campaign to build upon the guding principles established by the school's founders. to sustain the school's… | $200,000 |
| Columbus Historical Preservation Trust | Columbus, TX | To support the fundraising efforts of columbus historical preservation trust for the specific purpose of matching new donations contributed… | $125,000 |
| City of Eagle Lake | Eagle Lake, TX | To assist in the cleanup and demolition of properties | $50,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Inc - Educational Fund | Houston, TX | Educational fund for 4 year scholarship | $20,000 |
| Art Guild of Fayetteville Dba Arts for Rural Texas | Fayetteville, TX | To fund the endowment fund to provide art and art education to the children and families of rural texas. | $10,000 |
| Rice High School | Altair, TX | Educational scholarships | $10,000 |
| Houston Botanic Garden | Houston, TX | Contribution to general fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Attwater Prairie Chicken Refuge | Eagle Lake, TX | To help fund the mission to protect, restore, preserve, enhance and manage gulf coast prairie grasslands in support of the endangered… | $10,000 |
| Spc Clint Gertson Memorial Scholarship Co Gail Gertson | Eagle Lake, TX | Scholarship fund - paid december 23, 2024. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,490,000 | 19 |
| 2023 | $11,008,012 | 25 |
| 2022 | $956,572 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511269349101041
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0082100
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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