Quick Summary
Name: Winiarski Family Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $4,148,275 |
| Grant Range | $5,000 - $50,000,000 |
| Average Grant | $141,804 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Website: http://winiarskifoundation.org/ (currently under development) Address: 5766 Silverado Trail, Napa, CA Contact: Via Warren Winiarski's website at https://www.warrenwiniarski.com/philanthropy-1
Geographic Focus
- Northern California (primary focus)
- Napa Valley region (specific emphasis)
- National (for select major education initiatives)
Funding Priorities
- Education: Higher education support, student scholarships, liberal arts education (notably St. John's College), viticulture and enology programs
- Conservation and Preservation: Land trusts, open space protection, agricultural preservation in Napa Valley
- Wine and Food History: Research collections, museum programs (Smithsonian National Museum of American History), wine writers' archives (UC Davis)
- Human Services: Support for underprivileged students, veterans services, local Napa County organizations
What They Don't Fund
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals
- No public application process available
- Pre-selects all beneficiaries through trustee discretion
Application Method
Invitation Only - The Winiarski Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals for funding and pre-selects its beneficiaries. There is no public application process. Organizations interested in funding would need to be identified and approached by the foundation trustees.
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