The Tailwind Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Tailwind Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $863,277 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $309,484. 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$863,277
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$309,484
- Assets$23.2 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $699,900 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $615,119 | 44 | $15.6 million |
| 2024 | $699,900 | 53 | $20.0 million |
| 2025 | $863,277 | 52 | $23.2 million |
How to apply
The Tailwind 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 The Tailwind Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 20 | $525,777 |
| Wyoming | 7 | $85,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $62,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $35,000 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $26,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harlingen Cisd | General support | $309,484 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Dept of dermatology, allbritton innovation fund | $100,000 |
| Write on Door County | Operating funds, olson family memorial council ring, resident fellowship program, memorial bench | $62,500 |
| Garfield Heights Athletic Booster Club | Football program | $35,000 |
| Ponder Isd | General support | $34,793 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Association | General support | $30,000 |
| Snake River Fund | General support | $30,000 |
| New Century Art Guild | General support | $20,000 |
| Sacred Hearts School | General support | $18,000 |
| Sea Turtle Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Uso Northwest | General support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge | General support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County | General support | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General support | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | General support | $10,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | General support | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Cay Galgon Life House | General support | $7,500 |
| Teton County Search & Rescue | General support | $7,500 |
| Etosha Rescue and Adoption Center | General support | $6,000 |
| Maria Lanakila Catholic Church | General support | $6,000 |
| Bugles Across America | General support | $5,000 |
| Chapel by the Sea | General support | $5,000 |
| Elf Louise Christmas Project | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends Fur Life Rescue | General support | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | General support | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hold Fireems Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Denton County | General support | $5,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho | General support | $5,000 |
| Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio | General support | $5,000 |
| Tess K9 Rescue | General support | $5,000 |
| The Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association | General support | $5,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | General support | $5,000 |
| Chapel in the Hills Church | General support | $3,000 |
| Animal Defense League | General support | $2,500 |
| Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Commemorative Air Force | General support | $2,500 |
| Drumsforcures Inc | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Warren W Tichenor
- Rhonda E Tichenor
- Adriana G Matouk
- Warren W Tichenor II
Questions people ask
Does The Tailwind Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Tailwind Foundation give?
$863,277 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Tailwind Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Warren W Tichenor (Director), Rhonda E Tichenor (Director), Adriana G Matouk (Secretary) and Warren W Tichenor II (Director).
What does The Tailwind Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and environment and conservation.