Halff Windham Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Halff Windham Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $703,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$703,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $305,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $115,000 | 3 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $305,000 | 4 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $703,500 | 8 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Halff Windham 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.
What Halff Windham Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $298,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $200,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Earlham College | For Good Campaign: The Clarence Cunningham Student Emergency Fund Endowment | $100,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | The Transforming the Met Campaign / Access Opera: Guild Open Rehearsals for Students | $100,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | New Production: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay | $100,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts | Creation of the Halff Windham Foundation Fund for Early Learning Through the Arts | $100,000 |
| Jazz at Pride Inc | Recording of Rustin in Renaissance | $78,200 |
| Jazz at Pride Inc | Jazz at Pride performances Jazz at Lincoln Center | $20,300 |
| Central Connecticut Coast Young Mens Christian Ass | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence Halff
- Charles R Windham
Questions people ask
Does Halff Windham Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Halff Windham Foundation give?
$703,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Halff Windham Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence Halff (Dir, Pres, Treas) and Charles R Windham (Sec).
What does Halff Windham Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.