FAIRWINDS Foundation Grants

FAIRWINDS Foundation Grants is sponsored by FAIRWINDS Foundation Inc.. The FAIRWINDS Foundation Grants support Central Florida's economically vulnerable populations, including homeless youth and veterans, by providing philanthropic grants aimed at enhancing financial literacy.

FAIRWINDS Foundation | FAIRWINDS Working to inspire generous living. Generous living can make an extraordinary difference in transforming the lives of others. It can also make a difference in how good we feel about ourselves and make the world a better place for all.

Through philanthropic grants, the FAIRWINDS Foundation supports Central Florida’s most economically vulnerable populations, including homeless and at-risk youth, victims of domestic violence, veterans and minority business owners, among many others. Earlier this year, the FAIRWINDS Foundation awarded a record $500,000 in grants to 17 organizations who are shaping a future of financial freedom and economic prosperity.

Congratulations to the 2026 FAIRWINDS Foundation grant recipients! A Message from the Executive Director " At FAIRWINDS Foundation, we believe communities thrive when every individual has the opportunity to achieve financial freedom. Every program we support, and every partnership we build, helps people confidently take ownership of their future.

When individuals attain financial stability, they strengthen families, fuel vibrant economies, and drive progress that benefits everyone. " – Adrian Kierulf-Velez , Executive Director, FAIRWINDS Foundation We know you have a passion of your own, and we want to help inspire that passion and the impact you can have through generous living.

Whether it’s finding a cause you care about, making donations on your behalf, or connecting with others who share your passion, we are here for you. The crewmembers at FAIRWINDS are a generous bunch and work tirelessly each day to improve the financial well-being of their members while living generously by giving to their community in numerous ways. As the credit union’s foundation, we inspire and recognize that spirit of giving.

Whether teaching a financial literacy course in a classroom or stocking shelves at a food bank, we advocate that both crewmembers and members be continuously out in the community, lending a helping hand. We strive to encourage group projects and connect people to volunteer opportunities. We believe that when individuals are financially informed, they are better positioned to secure and improve their financial well-being.

So our core purpose is working with and supporting organizations that align with our desire to improve lives through financial literacy. FAIRWINDS Foundation works to inspire generosity, match generosity, volunteer everywhere, and work with and support organizations that improve lives through financial well-being.

The FAIRWINDS Foundation’s core purpose is to work with and support organizations that improve lives through financial well-being. If you think we can help your organization grow, get in touch with us today.