Windy Pines Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Windy Pines Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $355,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.4 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$355,000
- Assets$13.6 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $553,250 the year before.
62% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $553,250 | 29 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 26 | $13.6 million |
How to apply
Windy Pines Foundation 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 Windy Pines Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 25 | $1.4 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Anchor Academy | General fund support | $355,000 |
| Unity Project Inc | General fund support | $322,600 |
| Food to Power | General fund support | $150,000 |
| Womens Comm Leadership Initiative | General fund support | $150,000 |
| Go Farm | General fund support | $145,000 |
| Boston Impact Initiative | General fund support | $50,000 |
| Blackpackers | General fund support | $30,000 |
| Millenium Allstars Cheer & Dance Team | General fund support | $25,000 |
| Solid Rock CDC | General fund support | $25,000 |
| Rise Southeast Coalition | General fund support | $20,000 |
| Knob Hill Urban Arts District | General fund support | $17,820 |
| Peak Education | General fund support | $10,000 |
| Golden Lotus Foundation | General fund support | $10,000 |
| Highroots Wellness & Consulting | General fund support | $10,000 |
| Asian Chamber Foundation | General fund support | $10,000 |
| El Cinco De Mayo Inc | General fund support | $10,000 |
| African American Youth Leadership Conference | General fund support | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Advancement and Education | General fund support | $10,000 |
| Soul Haven College | General fund support | $10,000 |
| Hillside Connection | General fund support | $5,000 |
| RELEVANT WORD Ministries | General fund support | $5,000 |
| AJL Foundation | General fund support | $5,000 |
| Red Wing Consulting Inc | General fund support | $5,000 |
| Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber Education Founda | General fund support | $5,000 |
| Pikes Peak State College Foundation | General fund support | $5,000 |
| Centro de la Familia | General fund support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Melanie Lindsay-Brisbin
- Randall Lindsay-Brisbin
- Jenna Mathews
- Jacob Mathews
- Luke Brisbin
- Taylor Brisbin
Questions people ask
Does Windy Pines Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Windy Pines Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Windy Pines Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Melanie Lindsay-Brisbin (President), Randall Lindsay-Brisbin (Vice President), Jenna Mathews (Director) and Jacob Mathews (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Windy Pines Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.