Riding the Wind Foundation Inc
Riding the Wind Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Church Creek, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $894K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $36K.
Riding the Wind Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Riding the Wind Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $893,963
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Riding the Wind Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ducks Unlimited ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Riding the Wind Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2019) to $62K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | Conservation | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $893,963 | $107,111 | $51,799 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $36,127 | $69,151 |
| 2024 | $838,651 | $137,123 | $51,554 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $35,923 | $59,643 |
| 2023 | $753,082 | $214,482 | $63,247 | $62,000 | 1 | $62,000 | $25,452 | $43,478 |
| 2022 | $601,847 | $122,612 | $51,201 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $17,747 | $37,366 |
| 2021 | $530,436 | $69,340 | $1,262 | — | — | — | $14,446 | $36,229 |
| 2020 | $462,358 | $113,103 | $25,923 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $12,180 | $23,176 |
| 2019 | $375,178 | $160,087 | $25,955 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $9,132 | $16,898 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Riding the Wind Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $69K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Riding the Wind Foundation Inc is led by Jerrold B. Harris, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerrold B. Harris
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jerrold B. Harris Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William D'alonzo
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bobette J. Harris
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Riding the Wind Foundation Inc
How much does Riding the Wind Foundation Inc give each year?
Riding the Wind Foundation Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Riding the Wind Foundation Inc?
Riding the Wind Foundation Inc reported $894K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $69K (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.
Where does Riding the Wind Foundation Inc operate?
Riding the Wind Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Tennessee.
What is Riding the Wind Foundation Inc's EIN?
Riding the Wind Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2751787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Riding the Wind Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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