Bert F Winston Sr Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily through general operating support and scholarships. Its mission reflects a commitment to education and community service, with a focus on aiding local organizations and initiatives. The foundation provides funding to a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, senior services, and community service organizations. It primarily serves the Richmond, Texas area, emphasizing support for local needs and initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered nonprofit based in or directly serving Richmond/Fort Bend County, Texas, seeking general operating support or local scholarships and able to submit a written request with proof of charitable status.
Good Fit
- • Clear local presence or program delivery in Richmond/Fort Bend County, TX
- • Requesting general operating support or scholarships
- • Can document 501(c)(3) status and specific use of funds in writing
- • Capacity to show local impact similar to past grantees (education, seniors, child advocacy, community services)
Geography
All observed grants across the three reported years were made to recipients in Texas and the foundation states it is restricted to the Richmond area, indicating a local geographic footprint.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funds a moderate number of independent local recipients each year (10–14 per year), spanning education, senior services, faith-based groups and community organizations, though the top five recipients take a majority share of dollars.
New Applicants
Behavior shows both repeat grantees and new entrants (four new recipients in the latest year), and the filing provides explicit written-request instructions and a rolling submission process, supporting realistic entry for unfamiliar local applicants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
