Westwind Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Westwind Foundation is a private foundation in Norwalk, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.9 million in 161 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $2.2 million. 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$5.9 million
- Number of grants161
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$143 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.9 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.9 million | 151 | $127 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 161 | $143 million |
How to apply
Westwind 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 Westwind Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 17 | $3.0 million |
| Virginia | 47 | $668,308 |
| New York | 17 | $556,627 |
| California | 10 | $530,000 |
| Massachusetts | 24 | $247,470 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $172,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $125,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $110,000 |
| Maine | 16 | $109,775 |
| Maryland | 2 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates for Youth | To fund operating needs | $2.2 million |
| Fos Feminista | To fund operating needs | $225,000 |
| DKT International | To fund operating needs | $200,000 |
| Selc | To fund operating needs | $150,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | To fund operating needs | $125,000 |
| Earthjustice | To fund operating needs | $125,000 |
| Trustees for Alaska | To fund operating needs | $110,000 |
| Action for the Climate Emergency | To fund operating needs | $100,000 |
| Virginia Organizing | To fund operating needs | $90,000 |
| Appalachian Voices | To fund operating needs | $85,000 |
| Chesapeake Climate Action Network | To fund operating needs | $85,000 |
| Public Health Institute | To fund operating needs | $80,000 |
| National Women's Health Network | To fund operaing needs | $75,000 |
| Social Good Fund | To fund operating needs | $75,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | To fund operating needs | $75,000 |
| 350ORG | To fund operating needs | $70,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | To fund operating needs | $65,000 |
| Catholics for Choice | To fund operating needs | $60,000 |
| Southern Alliance Clean Energy | To fund operating needs | $60,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund Inc | To fund operating needs | $55,000 |
| Ipas | To fund operating needs | $50,000 |
| Marie Stopes International | To fund operating needs | $50,000 |
| Sexuality Info & Educ Council of US | To fund operating needs | $50,000 |
| Stand | To fund operating needs | $50,000 |
| Un Foundation | To fund operating needs | $50,000 |
| Tides Foundation | To fund operating needs | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | To fund operating needs | $50,000 |
| Euki Inc | To fund operating needs | $50,000 |
| Groundswell Fund | To fund operating needs | $40,000 |
| Conservatives for Clean Energy | To fund operating needs | $35,000 |
| SC Coastal Conservation League | To fund operating needs | $35,000 |
| Virginia Conservation Network | To fund operating needs | $35,000 |
| Boysgirls Club of Charalb | To fund operating needs | $34,650 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound Sch | To fund operating needs | $32,000 |
| Community Climate Collaborative | To fund operating needs | $30,000 |
| Feminist Majority Foundation | To fund operating needs | $30,000 |
| Physicians for Reproductive Choice | To fund operating needs | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | To fund operating needs | $30,000 |
| The Sierra Club Foundation | To fund operating needs | $30,000 |
| Virginia Interfaith Power and Light | To fund operating needs | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Hess
- Janet Miller
- Edward M Miller
Questions people ask
Does Westwind Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Westwind Foundation give?
$5.9 million in tax year 2024, across 161 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Westwind Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Hess (Program Mana), Janet Miller (President) and Edward M Miller (Ceo).
What does Westwind Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and health.