Tailwinds Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Tailwinds Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Great Neck, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $653,897 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $398,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$653,897
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$398,000
- Assets$14.7 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $640,068 the year before.
67% 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 | $640,068 | 24 | $14.0 million |
| 2024 | $653,897 | 21 | $14.7 million |
How to apply
Tailwinds Charitable 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 Tailwinds Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $424,875 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 4 | $55,500 |
| Montana | 2 | $36,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $27,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $4,022 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Happy Trails for Kids | General support | $398,000 |
| Players Philanthropy Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| City Harvest | General support | $25,000 |
| International Wildlife Coexistence Network | General support | $25,000 |
| Wellness in the Schools | General support | $25,000 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Predator Healing Project | General support | $11,000 |
| Wags & Walks | General support | $9,000 |
| Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy | General support | $6,375 |
| Landmark College | General support | $5,000 |
| Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy | General support | $5,000 |
| Vistas for Children | General support | $5,000 |
| Compassion International | General support | $4,022 |
| Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law | General support | $2,500 |
| Toby's Place | General support | $2,500 |
| Family Service Association of Redlands | General support | $1,000 |
| Mdi YMCA | General support | $1,000 |
| Montessori in Redlands | General support | $1,000 |
| Redlands Conservancy | General support | $1,000 |
| Youth Hope | General support | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross Dworman
- Laura Smith Roethe
- Sarah Katherine Dworman
Questions people ask
Does Tailwinds Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tailwinds Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$653,897 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tailwinds Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Ross Dworman (Treasurer), Laura Smith Roethe (Secretary) and Sarah Katherine Dworman (President).
What does Tailwinds Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and education.