Private foundation · EIN 33-1195770 · Plano, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Windmill 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: 7 grants paid, $110K total, median $15K. 86% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$110K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in TX
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Canine Partners for LifeCochranville, PATo train service dogs$30K
Hearts Across RomaniaCoppell, TXTo improve the quality of life for institutionalized children in romania$25K
Meals on WheelsFort Worth, TXTo provide nutritious meals and much-needed services to our homebound, elderly and disabled clients.$20K
Paluxy River Children's Advocacy CenterGranbury, TXTo promote the healing of child abuse victims.$15K
Happy Hill FarmGranbury, TXTo help children in need$10K
Friend of Rescue AnimalsRowlett, TXTo help animals in the garland community$5,000
Humane Society of North TexasFort Worth, TXTo provide aid and comfort to all the abandoned, displaced, injured, firghtened and hungry animals that come through the doors$5,000

By state: Texas 6 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Windmill Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plano, Texas, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Windmill 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 Windmill Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $110K across 7 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Windmill Foundation give?

Texas (6 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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