Windsor Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1227965 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$169K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
7% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Center of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Educational - general program support | $30,000 |
| Des Moines Public Library | Des Moines, IA | Capital campaign | $20,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | Prevent animal cruelty - medical & surgical services | $15,000 |
| Brenton Arboretum | Dallas Center, IA | Campaign | $15,000 |
| Des Moines Performing Arts | Des Moines, IA | 2015 applause series | $15,000 |
| Salisbury House | Des Moines, IA | General operation | $15,000 |
| Des Moines Community Playhouse | Des Moines, IA | Capital campaign - remodel project | $10,000 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera | Indianola, IA | 50 next campaign | $10,000 |
| Hoyt Sherman Place Fdtn | Des Moines, IA | Campaign | $10,000 |
| Ia State Univ Fdtn | Ames, IA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Childserve | Johnston, IA | Forward together campaign | $5,000 |
| International Quanic Studies | Houston, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| Iowa Historical Fdtn | Des Moines, IA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center | Dallas Center, IA | General operation | $4,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $169,000 | 14 |
| 2024 | $150,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $158,287 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349101613
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1227965
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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