Private foundation · EIN 94-2914772 · Saint Helena, California

Windy Bay 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: 8 grants paid, $176K total, median $15K. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$176K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grace Episcopal ChurchSt Helena, CAGeneral purpose$63K
Napa Valley Community FoundationNapa, CAGeneral purpose$50K
BerkleeNew York, NYGeneral purpose$25K
Napa Communities Firewise FoundationNapa, CAGeneral purpose$25K
Planned Parenthood Federation of AmericaWashington, DCGeneral purpose$4,000
Southern Poverty Law CenterNew York, NYGeneral purpose$4,000
Americans United for Separation of Church and StateWashington, DCGeneral purpose$4,000
League of Women Voters of CaliforniaSacramento, CAGeneral purpose$1,000

By state: California 4 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Windy Bay Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Saint Helena, California, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 Windy Bay 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 Windy Bay Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $176K across 8 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Windy Bay Foundation give?

California (4 grants), New York (2 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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