Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Little Rock, Arkansas. In tax year 2025 it gave $106 million in 341 grants; the typical grant was $54,672 and the largest $7.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$106 million
- Number of grants341
- Typical grant$54,672
- Largest grant$7.5 million
- Assets$421 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $76.7 million the year before.
23% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $102 million | 271 | $365 million |
| 2024 | $76.7 million | 275 | $450 million |
| 2025 | $106 million | 341 | $421 million |
How to apply
Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 36 states, the most to Arkansas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 137 | $69.7 million |
| Minnesota | 10 | $11.0 million |
| Tennessee | 12 | $9.1 million |
| North Carolina | 34 | $3.5 million |
| Missouri | 13 | $1.7 million |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $1.7 million |
| California | 17 | $1.2 million |
| New York | 10 | $739,100 |
| Mississippi | 9 | $701,560 |
| Maryland | 9 | $655,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Community Foundation | Art education improvement | $7.5 million |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | Art & culture | $6.3 million |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | Art & culture | $6.0 million |
| University of Arkansas Foundation | Education improvement | $6.0 million |
| Artspace Projects | Art & culture | $5.1 million |
| Arkansas State University Foundation | Education improvement | $5.0 million |
| Hendrix College | Education improvement | $5.0 million |
| University of Arkansas Foundation | Education improvement | $5.0 million |
| Artspace Projects | Art & culture | $5.0 million |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | Community support/improvement | $4.0 million |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | Art & culture | $3.8 million |
| Metal Museum | Art & culture | $3.0 million |
| Metal Museum | Art & culture | $3.0 million |
| Arkansas State University Foundation | Art education improvement | $2.5 million |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | Art & culture | $2.5 million |
| Metal Museum | Art & culture | $2.5 million |
| Hendrix College | Education improvement | $1.6 million |
| University of Arkansas Fort Smith Foundation | Health/wellness | $1.3 million |
| Arkansas State University Foundation | Art education improvement | $1.0 million |
| Center for Craft | Art & culture | $574,425 |
| Arkansas State University Foundation | Art education improvement | $500,000 |
| The Clay Studio | Art & culture | $500,000 |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance | Art & culture | $500,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Art education improvement | $500,000 |
| Women & Children First the Center Against Family Violence | Art & culture | $500,000 |
| Louisiana State University Foundation | Art education improvement | $462,976 |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance | Art & culture | $415,380 |
| American Craft Council | Art & culture | $400,000 |
| Arkansas Community Foundation | Art & culture | $400,000 |
| Starworks | Art & culture | $368,050 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas | Community support/improvement | $350,000 |
| National Park College Foundation | Education improvement | $350,000 |
| University of Arkansas - Coehp | Art education improvement | $339,080 |
| Contemporary Craft | Art & culture | $305,000 |
| El Centro Hispano | Art & culture | $300,000 |
| Life Skills for Youth | Community support/improvement | $300,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Arkansas | Environment conservation | $300,000 |
| North Carolina Arts Foundation | Art education improvement | $300,000 |
| Thea Foundation | Art education improvement | $300,000 |
| Arkansas Foodbank | Community support/improvement | $290,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary E Hutcheson
- Karen Hutcheson
- Robyn Horn
- John Horn
Questions people ask
Does Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$106 million in tax year 2025, across 341 grants, with a typical grant of $54,672.
Who runs Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary E Hutcheson (Director), Karen Hutcheson (Director), Robyn Horn (Director) and John Horn (Director).
What does Windgate Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and community development.