The Winchester Foundation
Historical FunderWinchester, Indiana · EIN 23-7422941 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CHRIS TALLEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 W WASHINGTON ST, WINCHESTER IN 47394 |
| Phone | 7655849077 |
| Form and materials | GRANTS - ORGANIZATIONS REQUESTING A GRANT SUBMIT A PROPOSAL VIA EMAIL OR MAIL AND INCLUDE A ONE PAGE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. SCHOLARSHIPS - THE APPLICATION FORM IS MADE AVAILABLE TO GRADUATING SENIORS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Office of the Bursar | West Lafayette, IN | General | $34,450 |
| The Ashbrook Center | Ashland, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Indiana Bar Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Wilmington, DE | General | $10,000 |
| Randolph County Art Association | Union City, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Bill of Rights Institute | Arlington, VA | General | $10,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Washington, DC | General | $7,500 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Richmond, IN | General | $6,294 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Atlanta, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Arlington, VA | General | $5,000 |
| Minnetrista Cultural Center | Muncie, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Randolph County | Winchester, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Lincoln College of Technology | Indianapolis, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Winchester High School Alumni Association | Winchester, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Randolph Co Youth Leadership | Winchester, IN | General | $3,000 |
| The Philadelphia Society | Auburn, AL | General | $2,500 |
| Literacy Coalition of Randolph County | Lynn, IN | General | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | Terre Haute, IN | General | $26,167 |
| Purdue University Office of the Bursar | West Lafayette, IN | General | $13,561 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,744 | 20 |
| 2023 | $139,400 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349104464
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7422941
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.