Windy Bay Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Helena, California · EIN 94-2914772 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$176K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,000.
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.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Episcopal Church | St Helena, CA | General purpose | $62,500 |
| Napa Valley Community Foundation | Napa, CA | General purpose | $50,000 |
| Berklee | New York, NY | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Napa Communities Firewise Foundation | Napa, CA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Washington DC, DC | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | New York, NY | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Americans United for Separation of Church and State | Washington DC, DC | General purpose | $4,000 |
| League of Women Voters of California | Sacramento, CA | General purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $175,500 | 8 |
| 2024 | $1,521,270 | 10 |
| 2023 | $355,500 | 69 |
| 2022 | $139,373 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641949349100339
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-2914772
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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