The Windfall Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 27-0389242 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$185K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
75% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of Heavenly Rest | New York, NY | General purpose | $30,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Hagley Museum and Library | Wilmington, DE | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | New York, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Mount | Lenox, MA | General purpose | $15,000 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Blue Hill Troupe Ltd | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Fountain House | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Redeemer Presbyterian Church | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House New York | New York, NY | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Christ Church | Wilmington, DE | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Tower Hill School | Wilmington, DE | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Canterbury Choral Society | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,500 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Wnetthirteen | New York, NY | General purpose | $2,000 |
| The Bowery Mission | New York, NY | General purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $185,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349102176
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0389242
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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