Winn Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 45-2606351 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.9M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$97.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $250,000.
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
28% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Univerisity of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Research grants and wildflower center. | $525,988 |
| Nest Inc | New York, NY | Artisan accelerator program. | $311,187 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | Fort Worth, TX | Educational programming. | $250,000 |
| Arizona Science Center | Phoenix, AZ | Transforming planetarium education. | $250,000 |
| Austin Youth & Community Farm Inc Aka Urban Roots | Austin, TX | Heart, hub, and home campaign. | $100,000 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab | Dallas, TX | Opportunity 2040 maternal health. | $100,000 |
| Commit2dallas | Dallas, TX | Opportunity 2040 early childhood and math. | $100,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | New York, NY | Science philanthropy alliance membership. | $75,000 |
| Red Arena Inc | Dripping Springs, TX | Unrestricted charitable grant. | $50,000 |
| Taking Care of Texas | Austin, TX | Deep in the heart film. | $50,000 |
| The George W Bush Foundation | Dallas, TX | Advancing free societies and education. | $50,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Austin, TX | Shield ranch abiding campaign. | $25,000 |
| The Synergos Institute Inc | New York, NY | Global philanthropists circle membership. | $25,000 |
| San Antonio Zoological Society Inc | San Antonio, TX | Texas horned lizard reintroduction project. | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,916,175 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,673,658 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349104931
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2606351
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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