Windhover Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Windhover Foundation is a private foundation in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $30,000. 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$175,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $153,500 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 | $156,000 | 28 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $153,500 | 28 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 36 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Windhover 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 Windhover Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine. It also paid $2,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 11 | $56,000 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $47,000 |
| New York | 6 | $34,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $7,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Islesboro Affordable Property | General Support | $30,000 |
| Tomorrow's Education Network | General support | $25,000 |
| Lesley University | General support | $15,000 |
| The Polg Foundation | General support | $12,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Ny | General support | $10,000 |
| Islesboro Islands Trust | General support | $7,000 |
| Islesboro Community Fund | General support | $7,000 |
| Joslin Diabetes Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Corning Meals on Wheels | general support | $5,000 |
| Islesboro Community Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Trinity Boston Connects | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Mount Auburn Cemetery | General support | $5,000 |
| Harvard Art Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| One Love Community Fridge | General support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles | General Support | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts Historical Society | General support | $3,000 |
| Christ Church Dark Harbor | General support | $2,500 |
| American Library in Paris USA Foundation | general support | $2,500 |
| Epiphany School | General support - rodman ride for kids | $2,500 |
| San Francisco Free Clinic | General support | $2,500 |
| Citizens for Juvenile Justice | General Support | $2,000 |
| The Beacon Project | General support | $1,500 |
| Three Sisters Garden Project | General support | $1,500 |
| Lifeflight Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Anera | General support | $1,000 |
| Beyond Bond and Legal Defense Fund | General Support | $1,000 |
| International Institute of New England | General support | $1,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | General support | $1,000 |
| Studio in a School NYC | General support | $1,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | General support | $1,000 |
| The Food Project | General support | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Big Tree Boating Association | General support | $500 |
| Islesboro Ambulance Association | General support | $500 |
| Islesboro Friends of the Fire Department | General support | $500 |
| Alice L Pendleton Library | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- May K Houghton
- Nina B Houghton
- James D Houghton
- Connie B Coburn
Questions people ask
Does Windhover Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Windhover Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Windhover Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists May K Houghton (President), Nina B Houghton (Vice President, Secretary), James D Houghton (Treasurer) and Connie B Coburn (Director).
What does Windhover Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.