Private foundation · EIN 26-6171951 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

South Wind 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 38 grants paid, $184K total, median $5,000. 74% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
38
$184K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Heart & Soul CharitableNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$7,500
Brooklyn Botanic GardenBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$7,500
Central American Legal AssistanceBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$6,000
Academy of Vocal ArtsPhiladelphia, PATo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Big Initiatives Incorporated - Dba Big ReuseBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Brick By Brick FoundationBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Brooklyn Book BodegaBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which ar exempt under 501 (c) (3)$5,000
Community Help in Park SlopeBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Drive ChangeBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Extreme Kids & CrewBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Figure Skating in HarlemNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Grow NYCNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Her JusticeNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
HiasSilver Spring, MDTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Hudson Link for Higher Education in PrisonOssining, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Immigration Defense ProjectNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Mahwah Environmental VoluntaryMahwah, NJTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Mint TheaterNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
New York Foundation for the ArtsBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Newark Science and Sustainability IncNewark, NJTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
One Goal ProductionsPensacola, FLTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Poetry Outreach CenterNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Repair the World IncNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Save a Child's HeartPotomac, MDTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Search and CareNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CATo help activities of var public char inst which ar exempt under 501 (c) (3)$5,000
Wildlife Conservation SocietyBronx, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Winter Film Awards IncNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
World Monuments FundNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
World Wildlife FundWashington, DCTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
St John's Residence for BoysRockaway Park, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Planned Parenthood FederationWashington, DCTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Make the Road New YorkJackson Heights, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$5,000
Girl Be Heard InstituteBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,500
Its a She ThingBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,500
Plg Arts IncBrooklyn, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,500
Zamir Choral FoundationNew York, NYTo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,500
Transgender Law CenterLos Angeles, CATo help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3)$2,500

By state: New York 28 · Maryland 2 · New Jersey 2 · District of Columbia 2 · California 2 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

South Wind Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Marks Paneth Llp, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 South Wind Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 South Wind Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $184K across 38 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does South Wind Foundation give?

New York (28 grants), Maryland (2 grants), New Jersey (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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