The Tailwind Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Antonio, Texas · EIN 20-8630169 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$863K
Organizations funded52
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$23.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
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
61% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen Cisd | Harlingen, TX | General support | $309,484 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Houston, TX | Dept of dermatology, allbritton innovation fund | $100,000 |
| Write on Door County | Fish Creek, WI | Operating funds, olson family memorial council ring, resident fellowship program, memorial bench | $62,500 |
| Garfield Heights Athletic Booster Club | Garfield Heights, OH | Football program | $35,000 |
| Ponder Isd | Ponder, TX | General support | $34,793 |
| Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Association | Teton Village, WY | General support | $30,000 |
| Snake River Fund | Jackson, WY | General support | $30,000 |
| New Century Art Guild | Elk Horn, IA | General support | $20,000 |
| Sacred Hearts School | Lahaina, HI | General support | $18,000 |
| Sea Turtle Inc | South Padre Island, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Uso Northwest | Seattle, WA | General support | $15,000 |
| Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge | Port Isabel, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Museum of Historic Hopkinsville-Christian County | Hopkinsville, KY | General support | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | Atlanta, GA | General support | $10,000 |
| Smile Train | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General support | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Cay Galgon Life House | Bethlehem, PA | General support | $7,500 |
| Teton County Search & Rescue | Jackson, WY | General support | $7,500 |
| Etosha Rescue and Adoption Center | Seguin, TX | General support | $6,000 |
| Maria Lanakila Catholic Church | Lahaina, HI | General support | $6,000 |
| Bugles Across America | Berwyn, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Chapel by the Sea | South Padre Island, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Elf Louise Christmas Project | San Antonio, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends Fur Life Rescue | San Antonio, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Mission | Jackson, WY | General support | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hold Fireems Foundation | Jackson, WY | General support | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust | Jackson, WY | General support | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Denton County | Denton, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | Topeka, KS | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Idaho | Boise, ID | General support | $5,000 |
| Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Tess K9 Rescue | San Antonio, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| The Ralph Waldo Emerson Memorial Association | Boston, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | General support | $5,000 |
| Chapel in the Hills Church | Wimberley, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| Animal Defense League | San Antonio, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center Foundation | Teton Village, WY | General support | $2,500 |
| Commemorative Air Force | Dallas, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Drumsforcures Inc | Charlotte, NC | General support | $2,500 |
| God's Dogs Rescue | Von Ormy, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Idaho Falls Rescue Mission | Idaho Falls, ID | General support | $2,500 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| San Antonio Humane Society | San Antonio, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| San Antonio Pets Alive | San Antonio, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Smithsonian Institution National Museum of American History | Boston, MA | General support | $2,500 |
| Maui Economic Development Board | Kihei, HI | General support | $2,000 |
| George Washington's Mtvernon | Mount Vernon, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| John F Kennedy Library Foundation | Boston, MA | General support | $1,000 |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation | Simi Valley, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| The Thomas Jefferson Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $863,277 | 52 |
| 2024 | $699,900 | 53 |
| 2023 | $615,119 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600769349100320
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8630169
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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