Wind Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Wind Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $115,968 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $27,500. 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$115,968
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$27,500
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was down from $128,123 the year before.
64% 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 | $128,123 | 17 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $115,968 | 28 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Wind 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 18 | $91,041 |
| New York | 4 | $12,617 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $10,416 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $564 |
| Delaware | 1 | $330 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Institute of Music Curtis Institute of Music | Assist goals of organization | $27,500 |
| Barnes Foundation Barnes Foundation | Assist goals of organization | $12,500 |
| American Friends of Idc American Friends of Idc | Assist goals of organization | $10,000 |
| Grounds for Sculpture Grounds for Sculpture | Assist goals of organization | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Ballet Pennsylvania Ballet | Assist goals of organization | $7,590 |
| Opera Philadelphia Opera Philadelphia | Assist goals of organization | $7,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Philadelphia Orchestra | Assist goals of organization | $6,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania University of Pennsylvania | Assist goals of organization | $6,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia Museum of Art | Assist goals of organization | $5,339 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Institute of Contemporary Art | Assist goals of organization | $3,000 |
| Kimmel Center Kimmel Center | Assist goals of organization | $2,500 |
| Relache Relache | Assist goals of organization | $2,500 |
| Woodmere Museum Woodmere Museum | Assist goals or organization | $2,250 |
| Moore College of Art Moore College of Art | Assist goals of organization | $2,000 |
| Preservation Alliance Preservation Alliance | Assist goals of organization | $2,000 |
| World Jewish Congress World Jewish Congress | Assist goals of organization | $2,000 |
| Fleisher Art Memorial Fleisher Art Memorial | Assist goals of organization | $1,500 |
| Gremantown Friends School Germantown Friends School | Assist the goals of the organization | $1,500 |
| Historical Philadelphia Historical Philadelphia | Assist goals of organization | $1,500 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Art Virginia Museum of Fine Art | Assist goals of organization | $1,000 |
| World Central Kitchen World Central Kitchen | Assist goals of organization | $527 |
| Beaux Arts Ball Beau Arts Ball | Assist goals of organization | $523 |
| Perkins Center for the Arts Perkins Center for the Arts | Assist goals or organization | $416 |
| Winterthur Museum Winterthur Museum | Assist goals or organization | $330 |
| American Jewish Committee American Jewish Committee | Assist goals of organization | $262 |
| Artblog Artblog | Assist goals of organization | $100 |
| 911 Memorial Museum 911 Memorial Museum | Assist goals of orgainzation | $94 |
| US Holocaust Memorial US Holocaust Memorial | Assist golas of organization | $37 |
Officers and trustees
- Yoram Wind
Questions people ask
Does Wind Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wind Foundation give?
$115,968 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Wind Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Yoram Wind (Director).
What does Wind Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.