Private foundation · EIN 20-2031040 · Fremont, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Freshwind Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $226K total, median $10K. 64% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$226K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Church in TaipeiTaipei, TWReligious - mission$75K
Asian Health ServicesOakland, CAHealth care$60K
Worldwide Bible SocietyMilpitas, CAReligious - mission$30K
Nehemiah International ServiceCupertino, CAReligious - mission$12K
Ambassadors for ChristMarietta, GAReligious - mission$10K
The Media Evangelism Association USMilpitas, CAReligious - mission$10K
Africa Inland Mission InternationalPeachtree City, GAReligious - mission$10K
Omf USLittleton, COReligious - mission$10K
Village Gospel MissionStanford, CAReligious - mission$3,000
Christian Song-Zhu Caring MinistrieCupertino, CAReligious - mission$3,000
Silver Lining MissionsMilpitas, CAReligious - mission$3,000

By state: California 7 · INTL 1 · Georgia 2 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Freshwind Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fremont, California, administered in care of Charles K Chang, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Freshwind Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Freshwind Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $226K across 11 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Freshwind Foundation give?

California (7 grants), INTL (1 grants), Georgia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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