Private foundation · EIN 42-1227965 · Des Moines, Iowa

Windsor Charitable 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: 14 grants paid, $169K total, median $10K. 93% of grants stayed in Iowa.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$169K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in IA
93%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Science Center of IowaDes Moines, IAEducational - general program support$30K
Des Moines Public LibraryDes Moines, IACapital campaign$20K
Animal Rescue League of IowaDes Moines, IAPrevent animal cruelty - medical & surgical services$15K
Brenton ArboretumDallas Center, IACampaign$15K
Des Moines Performing ArtsDes Moines, IA2015 applause series$15K
Salisbury HouseDes Moines, IAGeneral operation$15K
Des Moines Community PlayhouseDes Moines, IACapital campaign - remodel project$10K
Des Moines Metro OperaIndianola, IA50 next campaign$10K
Hoyt Sherman Place FdtnDes Moines, IACampaign$10K
Ia State Univ FdtnAmes, IAGeneral fund$10K
ChildserveJohnston, IAForward together campaign$5,000
International Quanic StudiesHouston, TXGeneral fund$5,000
Iowa Historical FdtnDes Moines, IAGeneral fund$5,000
Des Moines Art CenterDallas Center, IAGeneral operation$4,000

By state: Iowa 13 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Windsor Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Des Moines, Iowa, administered in care of Bankers Trust-Trust Dept, tax-exempt since 1984. 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 Windsor Charitable 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 Windsor Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $169K across 14 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Windsor Charitable Foundation give?

Iowa (13 grants), Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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