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Tailwind Foundation is a private corporation based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. It holds total assets of $2.9M. Annual income is reported at $85K. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Tailwind Foundation has made 203 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $245K in 2020 to $615K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 82 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $267K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 63 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Wyoming, District of Columbia, which account for 51% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 23 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$164K
Based on 41 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Tailwind Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 203 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, WY, DC.
Tailwind Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 203 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $267K.
Tailwind Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Tailwind Foundation is headquartered in SAN ANTONIO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 23 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adriana G Matouk | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rhonda E Tichenor | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Warren W Tichenor | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Warren W Tichenor Ii | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$817K
Total Assets
$2.9M
Fair Market Value
$15.6M
Net Worth
N/A
Grants Paid
$615K
Contributions
$5K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$703K
Total: $1.6M
Total Grants
203
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
63
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denton High SchoolDENTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS | Denton, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Harlingen CisdGENERAL SUPPORT | Harlingen, TX | $267K | 2023 |
| Baylor College Of MedicineGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Baker Institute For Public PolicyGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $34K | 2023 |
| Cleveland Heights High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Cleveland Heights, OH | $32K | 2023 |
| Endowment Of The United States Institute Of Peace IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $26K | 2023 |
| Sacred Hearts SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Lahaina, HI | $18K | 2023 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Of San AntonioGENERAL SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $13K | 2023 |
| Uso NorthwestGENERAL SUPPORT | Seattle, WA | $10K | 2023 |
| New Century Art GuildGENERAL SUPPORT | Elk Horn, IA | $10K | 2023 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Staten Island, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Teton Village, WY | $10K | 2023 |
| Teton County Search & RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $8K | 2023 |
| St Judes Children'S Research HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $8K | 2023 |
| Etosha Rescue And Adoption CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Seguin, TX | $6K | 2023 |
| Maria Lanakila Catholic ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Lahaina, HI | $6K | 2023 |
| Sea Turtle IncGENERAL SUPPORT | South Padre Island, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Good Samaritan MissionGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Bugles Across AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Berwyn, IL | $5K | 2023 |
| Elf Louise Christmas ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife RefugeGENERAL SUPPORT | Port Isabel, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Jackson Hole Community Housing TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Hopkinsville, KY | $5K | 2023 |
| Paralyzed Veterans Of AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Topeka, KS | $5K | 2023 |
| The Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Snake River FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Jackson, WY | $5K | 2023 |
| Wreaths Across AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Columbia Falls, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| Shriners Hospitals For ChildrenGENERAL SUPPORT | Orlando, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| God'S Dogs RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Von Ormy, TX | $4K | 2023 |
| Chapel In The Hills ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Wimberley, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Commemorative Air ForceGENERAL SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Humane SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Pets AliveGENERAL SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Teton Village, WY | $3K | 2023 |
| Smithsonian Institution National Museum Of American HistoryGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Drumsforcures IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Charlotte, NC | $3K | 2023 |
| Animal Defense LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Md Anderson Cancer CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Idaho Falls Rescue MissionGENERAL SUPPORT | Idaho Falls, ID | $3K | 2023 |
| Maui Economic Development BoardGENERAL SUPPORT | Kihei, HI | $2K | 2023 |
| George Washington'S MtvernonGENERAL SUPPORT | Mount Vernon, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Simi Valley, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| The Thomas Jefferson FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Charlottesville, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| John F Kennedy Library FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $1K | 2023 |