Equinox Foundation
Equinox Foundation is a private foundation based in Veneta, Oregon. Its 2024 filing describes its activity as making distributions to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations to further their charitable purposes.
Equinox Foundation at a glance
In short: Equinox Foundation gave $193K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $192,500
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,370
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,895,239
- +2.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (5 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (26% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Equinox Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says no particular form is required; applicants should include general information about the organization and the purpose of the request. Applications are accepted throughout the year. Awards are restricted to the purposes listed under Mission & Focus Areas.
- Contact
Application contact: Equinox Foundation
Mailing address: 23985 Vaughn Road, Veneta, OR 97487
Phone: (541) 935-7266
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Equinox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southwest Center for Biodiversity ($25K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 78 grants of 78 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states and the District of Columbia. By recipient state, the largest shares were New York (26%), Oregon (23%), Arizona (13%), the District of Columbia (9%), and California (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Equinox Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 22 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 328% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $193K (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Center for Biodiversity Tucson, AZ | Operating Fund | $25,000 |
| Glynwood Center Inc Cold Spring, NY | Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Heifer Project International Little Rock, AR | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Food for Lane County Eugene, OR | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| NRDC Action Fund New York, NY | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Reed College Portland, OR | Education Fund | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington DC, DC | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Fern Ridge Library Foundation Veneta, OR | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Medicins Sans Frontieres New York, NY | Operating Fund | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,895,239 | $349,340 | $225,136 | $192,500 | 23 | $193,940 | $171,230 | $224,585 |
| 2023 | $3,790,168 | $86,805 | $203,263 | $179,500 | 21 | $180,875 | $75,598 | $202,972 |
| 2022 | $3,905,616 | $3,258,335 | $88,094 | $40,000 | 9 | $41,589 | $72,175 | $170,366 |
| 2021 | $726,292 | $53,700 | $58,886 | $45,000 | 14 | $45,963 | $41,352 | $52,795 |
| 2020 | $743,034 | $18,387 | $53,008 | $41,000 | 11 | — | $14,407 | $44,746 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Equinox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. It reports that grants are made exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary and educational purposes, and the prevention of cruelty to children and animals.
The supported organizations’ own descriptions illustrate the range of grantees. Glynwood Center says it works to cultivate just and resilient regional food systems; Food for Lane County describes its work as reducing hunger and improving access to food; and Heifer Project International says its mission is to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. Rocky Mountain Institute describes its goal as transforming the global energy system toward a zero-carbon future. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Carleton College describes itself as a liberal arts college, and Seed Global Health says it works to expand access to quality care and improve health outcomes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 23 itemized grants totaling $192,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $7,500. The filing’s narrative states that funds were granted to nineteen charitable organizations during the year.
Among the largest listed grants were $25,000 to Southwest Center for Biodiversity for operating support and $15,000 to Glynwood Center for operating support. The foundation also awarded $10,000 each to Center for Reproductive Rights, Heifer Project International, Food for Lane County, NRDC Action Fund, Reed College, World Central Kitchen, Fern Ridge Library Foundation, Médicins Sans Frontières, and Rocky Mountain Institute. United States Association for UNHCR received $7,500 for operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Victoria Wilson-Charles as President, Jeffrey Wilson-Charles as “Vice preside” (title as listed), and Tenaya Wilson-Charles as Secretary.
Equinox Foundation is led by Victoria Wilson-Charles, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Victoria Wilson-Charles
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Wilson-Charles
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tenaya Wilson-Charles
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Equinox Foundation
How much does Equinox Foundation give each year?
Equinox Foundation gave $193K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $180K across 21 grants.
What is Equinox Foundation's typical grant size?
Equinox Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,370, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Equinox Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Equinox Foundation give grants?
Equinox Foundation's top state is New York, with 26% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oregon (23%) and Arizona (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Eugene, OR (3 grants) and Washington DC, DC (2 grants).
Does Equinox Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 87% of Equinox Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Equinox Foundation's largest grantees?
Equinox Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southwest Center for Biodiversity ($25,000), Medicins Sans Frontieres ($15,000 across 2 grants) and Glynwood Center Inc ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Equinox Foundation?
Equinox Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $194K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Equinox Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. It reports that grants are made exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary and educational purposes, and the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Equinox Foundation?
The filing says no particular form is required; applicants should include general information about the organization and the purpose of the request. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Equinox Foundation's EIN?
Equinox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1273462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Equinox Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/equinox-foundation-morg_f600c96138904cf6bc070e02574767e8
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