Equinox Foundation
Accepts applications
Equinox Foundation is a private foundation in Veneta, Oregon. In tax year 2024 it gave $192,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$192,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was up from $169,500 the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 | $169,500 | 21 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $192,500 | 23 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Equinox Foundation 23985 Vaughn Road, Veneta, OR 97487 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (541) 935-7266 |
| What to submit | No particular form is required. Include general information about the organization and the purpose for requesting grant. |
| Deadlines | Applications accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | Exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary and educational purposes and prevention of cruelty to children and animals. |
What Equinox Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $50,000 |
| Oregon | 6 | $45,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $17,500 |
| California | 3 | $15,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Center for Biodiversity | Operating fund | $25,000 |
| Glynwood Center Inc | Operating fund | $15,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Heifer Project International | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Food for Lane County | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| NRDC Action Fund | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Reed College | Education fund | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Fern Ridge Library Foundation | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Operating fund | $10,000 |
| United States Association for Unhcr | Operating fund | $7,500 |
| Carleton College | Education fund | $5,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Chewonki Foundation | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Bring Recycling | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Epicenter Foundation | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Bennington College Corp | Educational fund | $5,000 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| McKenzie River Trust | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Imagine Africa | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Seed Global Health | Operating fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey Wilson-Charles
- Victoria Wilson-Charles
- Tenaya Wilson-Charles
Questions people ask
Does Equinox Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications accepted throughout the year.
How much does Equinox Foundation give?
$192,500 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Equinox Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey Wilson-Charles (Vice Preside), Victoria Wilson-Charles (President) and Tenaya Wilson-Charles (Secretary).
What does Equinox Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and environment and conservation.