South Wind Foundation
South Wind Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 38 grants totaling $183,500 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
South Wind Foundation at a glance
In short: South Wind Foundation gave $184K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,500
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- +18.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,829
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,569,432
- -7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (7 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to South Wind Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Cbiz Advisors Llc - 685 3Rd Ave, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 503-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who South Wind Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heart & Soul Charitable ($8K). Together the top 10 received $56K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 154 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 74% of grant dollars. The next-largest shares went to recipients in Maryland, New Jersey, and Washington, DC, at 5% each, and California, at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is South Wind Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 38 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 47% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $262K (2023). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart & Soul Charitable New York, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $7,500 |
| Brooklyn Botanic Garden Brooklyn, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $7,500 |
| Central American Legal Assistance Brooklyn, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $6,000 |
| Academy of Vocal Arts Philadelphia, PA | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Big Initiatives Incorporated - DBA Big Reuse Brooklyn, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Brick by Brick Foundation Brooklyn, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Book Bodega Brooklyn, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which ar exempt under 501 (c) (3) | $5,000 |
| Community Help in Park Slope Brooklyn, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Drive Change Brooklyn, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $5,000 |
| Extreme Kids & Crew Brooklyn, NY | To help activities of var public char inst which are exempt under 501 (c)(3) | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,569,432 | $130,907 | $240,457 | $183,500 | 38 | $197,108 | $91,763 | $159,819 |
| 2024 | $1,694,005 | $93,978 | $206,554 | $160,000 | 32 | $168,625 | $32,057 | $146,817 |
| 2023 | $1,790,901 | $195,885 | $316,517 | $262,000 | 32 | $276,675 | $20,149 | $142,007 |
| 2022 | $1,924,961 | $118,844 | $161,740 | $125,000 | 26 | $125,250 | $32,889 | $158,956 |
| 2021 | $1,969,992 | $196,612 | $163,559 | $125,000 | 26 | — | $51,383 | $130,917 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, South Wind Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as legal assistance, nature conservation, arts support, youth development, literacy, community service, and job training. For example, Central American Legal Assistance describes its mission as providing free or low-cost legal assistance to Latino asylum-seekers; Figure Skating in Harlem says it helps girls build confidence, leadership, and academic achievement; and Drive Change says it supports justice-involved young people through culinary and hospitality training and social support. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $183,500. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $7,500, with a median of $5,000. It reported 32 grants totaling $160,000 in 2024 and 32 grants totaling $262,000 in 2023.
Among its 2025 grants were $7,500 each to Heart & Soul Charitable and Brooklyn Botanic Garden; $6,000 to Central American Legal Assistance; and $5,000 each to Academy of Vocal Arts, Big Initiatives Incorporated (DBA Big Reuse), Brooklyn Book Bodega, Community Help in Park Slope, Drive Change, Figure Skating in Harlem, and Grow NYC. Other 2025 grantees listed in the filing include World Wildlife Fund, New York Foundation for the Arts, Make the Road New York, and Repair the World, each receiving $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Squillace and Angela Weisl as officers.
South Wind Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angela Weisl
Officer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Squillace
Officer
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 South Wind Foundation
How much does South Wind Foundation give each year?
South Wind Foundation gave $184K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 32 grants.
What is South Wind Foundation's typical grant size?
South Wind Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,829, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from South Wind Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does South Wind Foundation give grants?
South Wind Foundation gives mostly in New York: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (5%) and New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Brooklyn, NY (12 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does South Wind Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on South Wind Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are South Wind Foundation's largest grantees?
South Wind Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Heart & Soul Charitable ($7,500), Brooklyn Botanic Garden ($7,500) and Central American Legal Assistance ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is South Wind Foundation?
South Wind Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $197K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $160K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does South Wind Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in areas such as legal assistance, nature conservation, arts support, youth development, literacy, community service, and job training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from South Wind Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is South Wind Foundation's EIN?
South Wind Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6171951. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does South Wind Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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