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Westwind Foundation is a private trust based in NORWALK, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1989. The principal officer is Wwm. It holds total assets of $87.9M. Annual income is reported at $6.3M. Total assets have grown from $49.1M in 2011 to $87.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Virginia, Massachusetts, New York. According to available records, Westwind Foundation has made 294 grants totaling $12M, with a median grant of $7K. The foundation has distributed between $5.9M and $6.1M annually from 2022 to 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $2.8M, with an average award of $41K. The foundation has supported 164 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, Virginia, New York, which account for 49% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 18 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$350
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$42K
Largest Grant
$1.1M
Based on 142 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.
Westwind Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 294 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, VA, NY.
Westwind Foundation has distributed a total of $12M across 294 grants. The median grant size is $7K, with an average of $41K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $2.8M.
Westwind Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Westwind Foundation is headquartered in NORWALK, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 18 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Hess | PROGRAM MANA | $236K | $0 | $236K |
| Janet Miller | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward M Miller | CEO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$87.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$87.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
294
Total Giving
$12M
Average Grant
$41K
Median Grant
$7K
Unique Recipients
164
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advocates For YouthTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $2.2M | 2023 |
| Dkt InternationalTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $325K | 2023 |
| Fos FeministaTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| SelcTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Charlottesville, VA | $150K | 2023 |
| Marie Stopes InternationalTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $150K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | New York, NY | $125K | 2023 |
| Virginia OrganizingTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Charlottesville, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| IpasTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Chapel Hill, NC | $100K | 2023 |
| Public Health InstituteTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Oakland, CA | $85K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action NetworkTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Tacoma Park, MD | $85K | 2023 |
| CeresTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Boston, MA | $85K | 2023 |
| Appalachian VoicesTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Boone, NC | $85K | 2023 |
| StandTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | San Francisco, CA | $80K | 2023 |
| Trustees For AlaskaTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Anchorage, AK | $75K | 2023 |
| Neo PhilanthropyTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| National Women'S Health NetworkTO FUND OPERAING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Social Good FundTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Richmond, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| 350orgTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Brooklyn, NY | $70K | 2023 |
| Catholics For ChoiceTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $60K | 2023 |
| Southern Alliance Clean EnergyTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Knoxville, TN | $60K | 2023 |
| Greenpeace Fund IncTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $55K | 2023 |
| Action For The Climate EmergencyTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Boulder, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Un FoundationTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Sexuality Info & Educ Council Of UsTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Conservatives For Clean EnergyTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Raleigh, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Conservation Law FoundationTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Boysgirls Club Of CharalbTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Charlottesville, VA | $40K | 2023 |
| Virginia Conservation NetworkTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Richmond, VA | $35K | 2023 |
| Sc Coastal Conservation LeagueTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Charleston, SC | $35K | 2023 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound SchTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Rockland, ME | $32K | 2023 |
| Feminist Majority FoundationTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Arlington, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood FederationTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Physicians For Reproductive ChoiceTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Community Climate CollaborativeTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Charlottesville, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Groundswell FundTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Ocean ConservancyTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| The Sierra Club FoundationTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Oakland, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Virginia Interfaith Power And LightTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Richmond, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Wetlands WatchTO FUND OPERATING COSTS | Norfolk, VA | $30K | 2023 |
| Rachel'S NetworkTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $28K | 2023 |
| Global Greengrants FundTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Boulder, CO | $25K | 2023 |
| Center For International Env LawTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| EarthjusticeTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Florida Rising TogetherTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Miami, FL | $25K | 2023 |
| GaspTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Birmingham, AL | $25K | 2023 |
| Alabama River AllianceTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Birmingham, AL | $25K | 2023 |
| Solar United NeighborsTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Dexter Southfield SchoolTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Brookline, MA | $23K | 2023 |
| Miami Climate AllianceTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Hialeah, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| New Georgia ProjectTO FUND OPERATING NEEDS | Atlanta, GA | $20K | 2023 |