Fairwinds Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Fairwinds Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $500,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$500,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$113,953
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $400,000 the year before.
31% 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 | $325,000 | 12 | $178,883 |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 15 | $178,485 |
| 2025 | $500,000 | 16 | $113,953 |
How to apply
Fairwinds 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 Fairwinds Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Central Florida | Financial literacy program grant | $70,000 |
| Prospera | Financial and business education grant to benefit hispanic entrepreneurs | $50,000 |
| Fool Proof Foundation | Financial literacy program grant | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka | Grant to equip future homeowners with financial literacy tools | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County | Grant to equip future homeowners with financial literacy tools | $40,000 |
| Harbor House of Central Florida | Grant to assist survivors of domestic violence in opening bank accounts, creating financial plans, and obtaining employment and educational training | $30,000 |
| Bbif | Grant to empower black entrepreneurs through tailored business education and financial management training | $30,000 |
| United Way Sun Coast | Financial literacy and economic mobility program grant | $25,000 |
| Lighthouse Central Florida | Workforce development and financial literacy education program grant | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Foster Children | Financial literacy program grant to benefit teens | $25,000 |
| Careersource Central Florida | Financial literacy summer youth program grant | $25,000 |
| United Against Poverty | Financial literacy and employment training program grant | $20,000 |
| Quest Inc | Financial literacy program grant | $20,000 |
| 8 Cents in A Jar | Financial literacy program grant | $20,000 |
| Impower Inc | Financial literacy and life skills program grant | $15,000 |
| City Year Orlando | Enhancement of math and financial literacy programs for students in title i schools | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Tobin
- Kimberly Wightman
- Phillip Tischer
- Dianne Owen
- Adrian Kierulf-Velez
- James Adamczyk
Questions people ask
Does Fairwinds Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fairwinds Foundation Inc give?
$500,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Fairwinds Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Larry Tobin (Board Chair), Kimberly Wightman (Board Treasurer), Phillip Tischer (Board Vice Chair) and Dianne Owen (Board Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Fairwinds Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and housing and homelessness.