The Winston Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 74-2877210 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$268K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$6.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,500 and $23,000.
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
12% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | General support | $23,000 |
| New Village Charter School Inc | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $23,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $23,000 |
| San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts | San Angelo, TX | General support | $23,000 |
| The Brookwood Community | Brookshire, TX | General support | $23,000 |
| The Museum of Fine Arts Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $23,000 |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | General support | $22,364 |
| Discovery Green Conservancy | Houston, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Hunt Volunteer Fire Department | Hunt, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Kimball Rural Fire Department | Junction, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Sunshine Kids Foundation | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| St Andrew's Presbyterian Church | Houston, TX | General support | $9,705 |
| Hope Mommies (IMO Eliza Acker) | Eugene, OR | General support | $7,500 |
| James Phillips Williams Memorial Foundation | San Angelo, TX | General support | $7,500 |
| Catholic Outreach Services of San Angelo | San Angelo, TX | General support | $6,500 |
| Custom Coastal Outreach | Galveston, TX | General support | $6,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $268,069 | 16 |
| 2023 | $267,239 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349101611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2877210
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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