Winley Foundation
Historical FunderRochester, New York · EIN 52-1230146 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $38,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | WINLEY FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 64641, ROCHESTER NY 14624 |
| Phone | 5854297759 |
| WINLEYFOUNDATION@GMAILCOM | |
| Form and materials | REQUEST AN APPLICATION BY EMAIL TO WINLEYFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM APPLICATION FORM REQUIRES NAME OF APPLICANT, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE , CONTACT PERSON, GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED, PROGRAM AND PURPOSE FOR REQUEST,CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, COPY OF IRS LETTER 947 - IRS 501(C)(3)TAX EXEMPT DETERMINATION, MOST RECENT COPY OF YEAR END IRS FORM 990. |
| Deadlines | APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS ACCEPTED IN EARLY FALL WITH DEADLINE DATE IN OCTOBER EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | FOR BENEFIT OF ANIMALS |
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
68% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | $450,000 | |
| Humane World for Animals | Washington, DC | $450,000 | |
| Species Survival Network | Highland, MD | $120,000 | |
| Heart | Mamaroneck, NY | $90,000 | |
| Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary | Newcastle, OK | $40,000 | |
| Friends of Washoe | Ellensburg, WA | $38,000 | |
| Global Fed of Animal Sanctuaries | Phoenix, AZ | $35,000 | |
| Animal Outlook Inc | Washington, DC | $25,000 | |
| Equine Rescue | Bloomingburg, NY | $25,000 | |
| Wild Bird Fund | New York, NY | $25,000 | |
| Chimp Haven Inc | Keithville, LA | $20,000 | |
| Unexpected Wildlife Rescue Inc | Newfield, NJ | $20,000 | |
| Animal Legal Defense Fund | Washington, DC | $15,000 | |
| Catskill Animal Sanctuary | Saugerties, NY | $15,000 | |
| Hope Acres Rescue | Goose Creek, SC | $15,000 | |
| Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue | Afton, VA | $15,000 | |
| Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Greater Rochester | Fairport, NY | $15,000 | |
| Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue Inc | Dover Plains, NY | $15,000 | |
| Indraloka Animal Sanctuary | Dalton, PA | $10,000 | |
| Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary | Floyd, VA | $10,000 | |
| Whale Sanctuary Project | Washington, DC | $10,000 | |
| Woodstock Farm Sanctuary | High Falls, NY | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,468,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $1,472,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $1,693,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630479349100108
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1230146
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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