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Private foundation · EIN 52-1230146

Winley Foundation

Rochester, NY

Winley Foundation is a private foundation based in Rochester, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $1.47M in grants and contributions paid across 22 grants, with $17.2M in assets (fair market value). Its return lists how to submit a request. Its largest grants went to Animal Welfare Institute, Humane World for Animals and Species Survival Network.

How to request funding

Contact
Winley Foundation
Phone
5854297759
Address
Po Box 64641, Rochester, Ny, 14624
Form and materials
Request an application by email to winleyfoundation@gmail.com application form requires name of applicant, address, telephone , contact person, grant amount requested, program and purpose for request,charitable purpose of organization, copy of irs letter 947 - irs 501(c)(3)tax exempt determination, most recent copy of year end irs form 990.
Deadlines
Application submissions accepted in early fall with deadline date in october each year
Restrictions
For benefit of animals

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Animal Welfare InstituteWashington, DCFor the Benefit of Animals$450,000
Humane World for AnimalsWashington, DCFor the Benefit of Animals$450,000
Species Survival NetworkHighland, MDFor the Benefit of Animals$120,000
HeartMamaroneck, NYFor the Benefit of Animals$90,000
Oklahoma Primate SanctuaryNewcastle, OKFor the Benefit of Animals$40,000
Friends of WashoeEllensburg, WAFor the Benefit of Animals$38,000
Global Fed of Animal SanctuariesPhoenix, AZFor the Benefit of Animals$35,000
Animal Outlook IncWashington, DCFor the Benefit of Animals$25,000
Equine RescueBloomingburg, NYFor the Benefit of Animals$25,000
Wild Bird FundNew York, NYFor the Benefit of Animals$25,000
Chimp Haven IncKeithville, LAFor the Benefit of Animals$20,000
Unexpected Wildlife Rescue IncNewfield, NJFor the Benefit of Animals$20,000
Animal Legal Defense FundWashington, DCFor the Benefit of Animals$15,000
Catskill Animal SanctuarySaugerties, NYFor the Benefit of Animals$15,000
Hope Acres RescueGoose Creek, SCFor the Benefit of Animals$15,000
Hope's Legacy Equine RescueAfton, VAFor the Benefit of Animals$15,000
Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Greater RochesterFairport, NYFor the Benefit of Animals$15,000
Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue IncDover Plains, NYFor the Benefit of Animals$15,000
Indraloka Animal SanctuaryDalton, PAFor the Benefit of Animals$10,000
Spikenard Farm Honeybee SanctuaryFloyd, VAFor the Benefit of Animals$10,000
Whale Sanctuary ProjectWashington, DCFor the Benefit of Animals$10,000
Woodstock Farm SanctuaryHigh Falls, NYFor the Benefit of Animals$10,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Winley Foundation accept grant applications?

Its Form 990-PF lists how to submit a request. Form and materials: Request an application by email to winleyfoundation@gmail.com application form requires name of applicant, address, telephone , contact person, grant amount requested, program and purpose for request,charitable purpose of organization, copy of irs letter 947 - irs 501(c)(3)tax exempt determination, most recent copy of year end irs form 990.. Deadlines: Application submissions accepted in early fall with deadline date in october each year. Restrictions: For benefit of animals. Confirm current requirements with the foundation before applying.

How much does Winley Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $1,468,000 in grants and contributions paid (22 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Winley Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Animal Welfare Institute (DC), $450K, Humane World for Animals (DC), $450K, Species Survival Network (MD), $120K, Heart (NY), $90K and Oklahoma Primate Sanctuary (OK), $40K.