Private foundation · EIN 46-1233976 · Virginia Beach, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Windward 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: 9 grants paid, $312K total, median $25K. 67% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$312K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in VA
67%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Breakthrough Tid Fka JdrfNew York, NYAdvancing charitable causes$100K
Norfolk AcademyNorfolk, VAAdvancing charitable causes$83K
River Ellis FoundationVirginia Beach, VAAdvancing charitable causes$28K
UNC Chapel Hill - Moreheard-Cain ScChapel Hill, NCAdvancing charitable causes$25K
Dare County Boat Builders FundManteo, NCAdvancing charitable causes$25K
Galilee ChurchVirginia Beach, VAAdvancing charitable causes$20K
Virginia Beach Billfish FoundationVirginia Beach, VAAdvancing charitable causes$20K
Hampton Roads Community FoundationNorfolk, VAAdvancing charitable causes$10K
Eastern Shore of Va Barrier IslandsMachipongo, VAAdvancing charitable causes$1,000

By state: Virginia 6 · New York 1 · North Carolina 2

About this foundation

Windward Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Virginia Beach, Virginia, administered in care of Officers, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Windward 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 Windward Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $312K across 9 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Windward Foundation give?

Virginia (6 grants), New York (1 grants), North Carolina (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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