Gulf Winds Cares Foundation Incorporated
Invitation OnlyPensacola, Florida · EIN 85-1861244 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$156K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
39% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manna Food Pantries | Pensacola, FL | Annual funding | $26,849 |
| Pensacola Habitat for Humanity Inc | Pensacola, FL | Annual donation | $20,000 |
| Sacred Heart Foundation | Pensacola, FL | Operational expenses | $20,000 |
| Rally Foundation | Atlanta, GA | Operational expenses | $10,000 |
| Council on Aging of West Florida | Pensacola, FL | Meals on wheels annual sponsorship; operational expenses | $10,000 |
| Uwf Foundation | Pensacola, FL | Women in leadership / financial literacy | $6,500 |
| Locklin Technical College | Milton, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile, AL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Escambia County Area Agency of Aging | Atmore, AL | Meals on wheels annual sponsorship; operational expenses | $5,000 |
| Elder Care Services Inc | Tallahassee, FL | Operational expenses | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida | Pensacola, FL | Operational expenses | $5,000 |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Operational expenses | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Pensacola, FL | Operational expenses | $5,000 |
| Fortis Institute | Pensacola, FL | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest of the Big Bend | Tallahassee, FL | Annual donation | $5,000 |
| Readykids | Pensacola, FL | Operational expenses | $3,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Pensacola, FL | Operational expenses | $2,000 |
| Monroeville Area YMCA | Monroeville, AL | After school, summer camp, youth sports programs | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Big Bend | Tallahassee, FL | Operational expenses | $2,000 |
| Brewton Area YMCA | Brewton, AL | Youth sports or scholarship program | $2,000 |
| Camille Place | Monroevile, AL | Operational expenses | $1,000 |
| Drexell and Honeybees | Brewton, AL | Operational expenses | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,349 | 23 |
| 2024 | $161,690 | 29 |
| 2023 | $123,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349101371
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1861244
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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