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Winthrop Foundation

EIN 84-2588220 · Winthrop, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WINTHROP FOUNDATION IS A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHOSE MISSION IS TO OFFER GRANT FUNDING TO A RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN WINTHROP TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION OFFERS GRANT FUNDING TO LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT SERVE THE PUBLIC. GRANT SUPPORT AND COORDINATION IS PROVIDED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR.

Income
$28,003
Spending
$223,089
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 71%
Employees
0
Volunteers
7

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 697% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 95% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $209,816 spent. THE WINTHROP FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE FUNDING OF PROGRAMS OR PROJECTS IN OR BENEFITTING THE TOWN OF WINTHROP TO AVOID, LIMIT, OR MITIGATE ANY ENVIRONMENTAL OR SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS OR EFFECTS OF WORKS, PROJECTS, OR ACTIVITIES AT LOGAN AIRPORT, AND/OR FUNDING OF ANY PROJECTS FOR PUBLIC OR CHARITABLE PURPOSES THAT BENEFIT OF THE TOWN OF WINTHROP AND OFFSET OR MITIGATE AGAINST SUCH IMPACTS OR EFFECTS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PROJECTS ACQUIRING, CREATING, PRESERVING AND/OR REHABILITATING OPEN SPACE, ACTIVE AND PASSIVE RECREATION, AND/OR CONSERVATION. IT ALSO PROVIDES EXPENDITURES FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION, INCLUDING CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS, TO PROMOTE LOCAL BUSINESS INITIATIVES IN THE TOWN OF WINTHROP THAT RELATE TO AIRPORT FUNCTIONS AND NEEDS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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