Windom Fund
Accepts applications
Windom Fund is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $134,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $110,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$134,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$4,529
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was up from $45,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $45,000 | 5 | $12,532 |
| 2024 | $134,000 | 5 | $4,529 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ellen Malcolm C/O GW 2201 Wisconsin Ave NW 320, Washington, DC 20007 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (202) 342-6000, paul@gilbertwolfand.com |
| What to submit | No particular form |
| Deadlines | February 15th, may 15th, and october 15th. |
| Restrictions | The windom fund does not give grants to individuals nor does it provide support to programs in the following areas: * the arts * films * research * international affairs |
What Windom Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $123,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Partnership for Women & Families | General support: cash | $110,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General support - cash | $12,500 |
| Plymouth Meeting Friends School | General support - cash | $10,000 |
| Promise Village Academy | General support - cash | $1,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition Foundation | General support - cash | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen R Malcolm
- Philip McLaughlin
- Frank A Bille
Questions people ask
Does Windom Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15th, may 15th, and october 15th..
How much does Windom Fund give?
$134,000 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Windom Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen R Malcolm (Director/President/Treasurer), Philip McLaughlin (Director/Secretary) and Frank A Bille (Director).
What does Windom Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.