Margo and Irwin Winkler Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4688928 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$315K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$849K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $12,500.
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
23% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $172,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General use | $40,750 |
| Cardiovascular Research | Beverly Hills, CA | General use | $25,000 |
| Lacma | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $12,500 |
| Temple of the Arts | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $10,500 |
| Berkshire School | Sheffield, MA | General use | $7,500 |
| Wildwood School | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $7,500 |
| Jh Piego | Baltimore, MD | General use | $5,000 |
| Care Aura Ivy | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $2,500 |
| Beat the Streets | Holmdel, NJ | General use | $2,000 |
| Cs Board of Governors | Sacramento, CA | General use | $2,000 |
| Music Center Founders | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $1,000 |
| Ikar | Los Angeles, CA | General use | $1,000 |
| Beverly Hills Firefighter's Association | Beverly Hills, CA | General use | $500 |
| Beverly Hills Police Officers' Fund | Beverly Hills, CA | General use | $500 |
| Pbs | Arlington, VA | General use | $160 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $315,410 | 17 |
| 2024 | $171,410 | 15 |
| 2023 | $106,275 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611959349100021
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4688928
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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