The Tailwind Foundation is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Established in 2007, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization focused on philanthropic grantmaking activities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$700K
+13.8% YoY
Grant Count
53
+20.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-5.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus but has funded projects across a wide range of organizations and causes.
Grantmaking
The Tailwind Foundation made 41 grants in 2023, with total giving of $615,119. Grant sizes have ranged from $1,000 to $267,328. Recent grantees include:
Grant Range
s have ranged from $1,000 to $267,328. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across numerous U.S. states and cities, including major metropolitan areas such as Austin, Boston, and Seattle, as well as smaller communities. Geographic reach extends from California to New York and from Florida to Washington, with particular activity in Texas, Wyoming, and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $2,878,635
- Total Giving: $615,119
- Total Revenues: $72,342
- Total Expenses: $817,364
- Investment Income and Dividends: $64,714
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Grants and Contributions: $4,830
- Investment Income and Dividends: $64,714
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $2,798
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,852,628 | $2,878,635 | $2,861,155 |
| Revenue | $79,333 | $72,342 | $70,211 |
| Expenses | $1,009,280 | $817,364 | $636,272 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $704,107 | $619,224 | $534,595 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $837,195 | $703,008 | $620,733 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's leadership team includes:
- Warren W. Tichenor
- Rhonda E. Tichenor
- Adriana G. Matouk
- Warren W. Tichenor II
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARREN W TICHENOR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RHONDA E TICHENOR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ADRIANA G MATOUK | SECRETARY | — | — |
| WARREN W TICHENOR II | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 45 NE Loop 410, Suite 265, San Antonio, TX 78216-5833
Telephone: 210-375-0765
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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