Quick Summary
Name: The Jon & Abby Winkelried Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,790,650 (2025) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | Not publicly disclosed |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
No public contact information available. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
Geographic Focus
Primarily United States, with focus on:
- New York, NY
- Oregon (Portland area)
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee (Vanderbilt University)
- National organizations
Funding Priorities
- Education & Youth: Major supporter of Vanderbilt University (endowed chair in Political Science); all three Winkelried children are Vanderbilt alumni; Jon serves on the board of trustees
- Jewish Causes: Support for Jewish leadership, synagogues, and Jewish community foundations; Abby serves on the Honey Foundation for Israel board
- Health: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (Jon on board of overseers), NYU Langone Medical Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, amfAR
- Arts & Culture: Museums including Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Portland Art Museum, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. As a private foundation with no public application process, they appear to fund organizations with which they have existing relationships.
Application Method
No public application process. The foundation operates as a private foundation making grants to organizations identified through existing relationships and board affiliations. They do not accept unsolicited grant applications.
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