The Winans Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySaint Simons Island, Georgia · EIN 85-4069350 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $344 and $5,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Coastal Georgia Foundati | Brunswick, GA | General & unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Golden Isles Youth Orchestra | Brunswick, GA | General & unrestricted | $5,500 |
| The Stony Brook School | Stony Brook, NY | General & unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | General & unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Auxiliary Hospice of the Golden Isl | St Simons Island, GA | General & unrestricted | $500 |
| Social Opportunities Act Recreation | St Simons Island, GA | Music program | $350 |
| Wesley Church at Frederica | St Simons Island, GA | Children's lunch | $344 |
| College of Coastal Georgia Foundati | Brunswick, GA | Minority outreach | $100 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($25,200). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,994 | 11 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 9 |
| 2020 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511359349100141
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4069350
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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