Winkelmann Charitable Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes, primarily focusing on religious institutions, health charities, food banks, and community development. It provides funding to a range of recipients, including churches, senior centers, and health-related organizations, reflecting a commitment to community welfare and support for vulnerable populations. The foundation predominantly serves organizations located in Texas, with a significant emphasis on general support for its grantees.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Texas-based charity, church, or community organization seeking modest general operating or program support and visible in local networks.
Good Fit
- • Located in Texas or serving Texas communities.
- • Requesting a modest one-time grant (hundreds to low thousands of dollars).
- • General operating or broad community service purpose rather than a large capital project.
- • Known locally or nominated/introduced through community networks or prior grantees.
- • Faith-based or community-service orientation (several churches and local service groups funded).
Geography
Observed giving is heavily Texas‑centered: in the latest year about 87% of dollars stayed in Texas despite grants touching organizations in 11 states, so the footprint is effectively local/regional.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 48 distinct recipients and the foundation has funded dozens of independent charities across four years with steady turnover and 26 repeat recipients, indicating a broad recipient set for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Behavioral evidence shows regular new grantees (roughly 31–46% new rate in recent years), but the foundation states it accepts only preselected applicants and there is no public contact path; direct openness to unsolicited applicants cannot be confirmed from filings.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
