The Windward Foundation
Invitation OnlyVirginia Beach, Virginia · EIN 46-1233976 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$312K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $28,000.
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
33% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough Tid Fka Jdrf | New York, NY | Advancing charitable causes | $100,000 |
| Norfolk Academy | Norfolk, VA | Advancing charitable causes | $83,333 |
| River Ellis Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Advancing charitable causes | $28,000 |
| Unc Chapel Hill - Moreheard-Cain Sc | Chapel Hill, NC | Advancing charitable causes | $25,000 |
| Dare County Boat Builders Fund | Manteo, NC | Advancing charitable causes | $25,000 |
| Galilee Church | Virginia Beach, VA | Advancing charitable causes | $20,000 |
| Virginia Beach Billfish Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | Advancing charitable causes | $20,000 |
| Hampton Roads Community Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Advancing charitable causes | $10,000 |
| Eastern Shore of Va Barrier Islands | Machipongo, VA | Advancing charitable causes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $312,333 | 9 |
| 2024 | $325,834 | 8 |
| 2023 | $311,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642329349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1233976
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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