Wind Point Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wind Point Foundation is a private foundation in Portland, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $177,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$177,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $133,000 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $128,000 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $177,500 | 21 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Wind Point 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 Wind Point Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 8 | $64,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $34,500 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $29,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Corps | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Oasis Free Clinics | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Hospitality Homes Inc | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Triangle Land Conservancy | General operating support | $12,000 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Windrush Farm | General operating support | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operating support | $10,000 |
| 317 Main Street Community Music Center | General operating support | $8,000 |
| The Telling Room | General operating support | $8,000 |
| Freeport Community Services | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Friends of the Groton Elders | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Midcoast Hunger Prevention Program | General operating support | $7,000 |
| PORCH Hillsborough | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Tedford Housing | General operating support | $7,000 |
| Engineers without Borders | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Groton Hill Music (fka Indian Hill Music) | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Orange County Arts Commission (aka Orange Country Arts Alliance) | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Volunteers of America Northern New England | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Walltown Children's Theatre | General operating support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Reynolds
- Victoria Reynolds
- Matthew Reynolds
- Erica Hager
Questions people ask
Does Wind Point Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wind Point Foundation give?
$177,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Wind Point Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Reynolds (President), Victoria Reynolds (Vice President), Matthew Reynolds (Treasurer) and Erica Hager (Secretary).
What does Wind Point Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and food and hunger.