Highwind Impact Fund Inc
Highwind Impact Fund Inc is a public charity located in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 2020, it supports grassroots nonprofits through grants and volunteer support, while engaging young professionals in community philanthropy.
Highwind Impact Fund Inc at a glance
In short: Highwind Impact Fund Inc gave $241K across 42 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $241,400
- Grants made (2025)
- 42
- Average grant
- $5,748
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $76,595
- +208.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Highwind Impact Fund Inc
- How to Apply
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The website instructs nonprofits to send a short description of their work and desired area of support. A local team member then works with the organization to learn about its needs and develop a grant application. The website describes this as a four-month grant cycle.
- Contact
Mailing address: 70 W Madison St Suite 4600, Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (865) 806-8685
Website: https://highwindimpact.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Highwind Impact Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brooklyn Rescue Mission ($9K). Together the top 10 received $67K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Highwind says it has supported nonprofits across the nation. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (39%), California (20%), Illinois (15%), Texas (15%), and Massachusetts (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 42 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Rescue Mission Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $8,850 |
| Elevate New York Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $7,700 |
| ABC Pilsen Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Avengers Youth Mentoring Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $7,000 |
| Sitstayread Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $6,500 |
| Achilles International Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $6,100 |
| Mewater Foundation Incorporated San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| The Breakfast Project San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Safe Humane Chicago Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
| Keen Chicago LLC San Antonio, TX | General Operating Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $76,595 | $251,353 | $243,879 | $241,400 | 42 |
| 2024 | $24,870 | $115,923 | $139,828 | — | — |
| 2023 | $48,775 | $113,691 | $80,464 | — | — |
| 2022 | $15,548 | $56,531 | $50,390 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission includes charitable, educational, scientific, and other purposes, including preventing cruelty to children and animals and fostering amateur sports competition. Its program description says it provides small, project-based grants and volunteer support to grassroots nonprofits, with the aim of encouraging young professionals’ civic engagement and philanthropic giving.
Examples of grantees’ work illustrate the range of organizations supported. Elevate New York says its mission is to build long-term relationships with urban youth for character and life-skills development. Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago says it provides a fun, safe, medically sound recreational environment for children living with cancer. MeWater Foundation says it educates and empowers at-risk youth through surf camps, while Sibling Connections says it supports family and community connections for siblings separated by foster care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Highwind reported 42 grants totaling $241,400. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $8,850, with a median of $6,000. The funder’s website describes its grants as generally ranging from $4,000 to $6,000 and says it works with nonprofits during a four-month cycle to identify areas of need and develop an application.
Among the 2025 grants, Brooklyn Rescue Mission received $8,850 and Elevate New York received $7,700; both were reported as general operating support. ABC Pilsen and Avengers Youth Mentoring each received $7,000, also for general operating support. Other listed recipients included SitStayRead ($6,500), Achilles International ($6,100), and Camp Kids Are Kids Chicago ($6,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard He, Ben Tour, and Margaret Roddy as co-presidents. The funder’s website identifies He, Tour, and Roddy as co-founders.
Highwind Impact Fund Inc is led by Margaret Roddy, Co-President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Margaret Roddy
Co-President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Tour
Co-President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard He
Co-President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mac Levin (2022) — Co-President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Highwind Impact Fund Inc
How much does Highwind Impact Fund Inc give each year?
Highwind Impact Fund Inc gave $241K across 42 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Highwind Impact Fund Inc's typical grant size?
Highwind Impact Fund Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $5,748, across 42 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Highwind Impact Fund Inc give grants?
Highwind Impact Fund Inc's top state is New York, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (20%) and Illinois (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants), Chicago, IL (5 grants), San Francisco, CA (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does Highwind Impact Fund Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Highwind Impact Fund Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Highwind Impact Fund Inc's largest grantees?
Highwind Impact Fund Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Brooklyn Rescue Mission ($8,850), Elevate New York Inc ($7,700) and ABC Pilsen ($7,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Highwind Impact Fund Inc?
Highwind Impact Fund Inc reported $77K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $251K.
What does Highwind Impact Fund Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission includes charitable, educational, scientific, and other purposes, including preventing cruelty to children and animals and fostering amateur sports competition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Highwind Impact Fund Inc?
The website instructs nonprofits to send a short description of their work and desired area of support. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Highwind Impact Fund Inc's EIN?
Highwind Impact Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2463438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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