Winkelmann Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0450020 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$45K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$500
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
27% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsland Baptist Church | Katy, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Houston, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Columbia Christian Senior Citizen Ctr | West Columbia, TX | General | $3,000 |
| Turning Point | San Diego, CA | General | $2,500 |
| Operation Smile | Hagerstown, MD | General | $2,000 |
| Pathway to Victory | Dallas, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Braeburn Valley Baptist Church | Houston, TX | General | $1,000 |
| The Orthodonic Foundation | Houston, TX | General | $1,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General | $500 |
| Shriner's Hospitals For Children | Houston, TX | General | $500 |
| Friendswood Methodist | Friendswood, TX | General | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Houston, TX | General | $500 |
| Tunnels To Towers | Staten Island, NY | General | $500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas | Austin, TX | General | $500 |
| Joe Osteen Ministries | Houston, TX | General | $500 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Houston, TX | General | $500 |
| The Felowship | Katy, TX | General | $400 |
| Doctors Without Boarders | Hagerstown, MD | General | $250 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | General | $100 |
| Twin City Mission | Bryan, TX | General | $100 |
| Brazos Valley Food Bank | Bryan, TX | General | $100 |
| Brazoria County Fair Association | Anbgleton, TX | General | $0 |
| Columbia Christian Senior Center | West Columbia, TX | General | $0 |
| Katy Christian Ministries | Katy, TX | General | $0 |
| Old Columbia Cemetery | West Columbia, TX | General | $0 |
| Star of Hope | Houston, TX | General | $0 |
| St Peter's UMC | Katy, TX | General | $0 |
| Meals On Wheels for Greater Houston | Houston, TX | General | $0 |
| Sam Houston University Foundation | Huntsville, TX | General | $0 |
| West Oaks Church | West Columbia, TX | General | $0 |
| Kids Meals Inc | Houston, TX | General | $0 |
| Lone Star Santas | Cypress, TX | General | $0 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Albert Lea, MN | General | $0 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General | $0 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | Houston, TX | General | $0 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General | $0 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Research | Clarksburg, MD | General | $0 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | General | $0 |
| Columbia Brazoria FFA | Columbia, TX | General | $0 |
| Covenant House Texas | Houston, TX | General | $0 |
| Dress For Success Austin | Austin, TX | General | $0 |
| Family Life - LUbbock TX | Lubbock, TX | General | $0 |
| Houston First Baptist Church | Houston, TX | General | $0 |
| Macular Degeneration Association | Washington, DC | General | $0 |
| Make A Wish | Washington, DC | General | $0 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General | $0 |
| Parkinson Research Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $0 |
| Pregnency Help Center | Katy, TX | General | $0 |
| Salvation Army - College Station | College Station, TX | General | $0 |
| Shriners Childrens | Ranson, WV | General | $0 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $0 |
| The Junior League of Austin | Austin, TX | General | $0 |
| The Texas Heart Institute | Houston, TX | General | $0 |
| VFW | Milford, NH | General | $0 |
| Young Life - Jordan High School | Katy, TX | General | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,450 | 55 |
| 2024 | $45,300 | 48 |
| 2023 | $41,800 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621829349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0450020
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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