Western Wind Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware, established in 2014. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation focused on distributing philanthropic resources to nonprofit organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$349K
-18.5% YoY
Grant Count
18
-35.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+26.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on grantmaking patterns, Western Wind Foundation supports organizations working in community development, economic development, food assistance, and arts and culture programming.
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily funds program grants to nonprofit organizations.
Grant Range
$8,300
Average Grant
$14,000
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Western Wind Foundation concentrates its grantmaking in California, with particular activity in the Coachella Valley region. The foundation's grantmaking reaches organizations across nine states, with California, New York, and Illinois accounting for 92% of all grants distributed.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $3.31 million
- Total Revenue: $257,184
- Total Expenses: $706,474
- Total Liabilities: $0
Historical Asset Trend: Assets have declined from $6 million in 2014 to approximately $2.9-3.3 million in recent years.
Annual Giving Trend:
- 2020: $345,000
- 2022: $902,000 (highest grantmaking year with 64 grants)
- 2023: $428,000
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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
138 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Inland Empire Community Foundation ($128,000), FIND Food Bank ($50,000), The Foundation for PSUSD ($45,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Chijnaya Foundation Palm Springs, CA | Scholarships, Economic, and Water Projects | $25,000 |
| The Foundation for PSUSD Palm Springs, CA | Program Grant- Education | $45,000 |
| Wishes for Whitley Edwardsville, IL | Health Assistance | $3,500 |
| FIND Food Bank Indio, CA | Food Assistance Programs | $50,000 |
| Inland Empire Community Foundation Coachella, CA | Economic Development, Infrastructure Support, Community Development | $128,000 |
| Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival Palm Springs, CA | PROGRAM GRANT - Education Arts/ Cultural | $10,000 |
| Desert Ensemble Theatre Company Inc Palm Springs, CA | Program Grant - Arts/Cultural | $2,500 |
| Desert Aids Project Palm Springs, CA | Program Grant - Health Community Development | $6,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs Palm Springs, CA | Education | $20,000 |
| Caravanserai Project Palm Springs, CA | Economic Development and Education | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jeremy Hobbs - President/Executive Director/Treasurer (35 hours per week, $147,000-$160,000 annual compensation as of 2023-2024)
JoAnn Knoll - Secretary (1 hour per week)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY HOBBS term 12122024 | PRESIDENT/EXEC DIR/TREASURER | 35 | $146,667 |
| JoAnn Knoll term 12122024 | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Jonathan R Hobbsas of 12122024 | Executive Director & Secretary | 35 | — |
| Victoria Willock AS OF 12122024 | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Bryan Irwin as of 12122024 | President | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival named scholarships after Western Wind Foundation in recognition of the foundation's support. The foundation has also established a scholarship program through Raices Cultura. In 2024, the foundation participated in addressing urgent community needs in the Coachella Valley region through its grantmaking activities.
Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival Names Scholarships after Western\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Western Wind Foundation fund?
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on grantmaking patterns, Western Wind Foundation supports organizations working in community development, economic development, food assistance, and arts and culture programming.
How do I apply for a grant from Western Wind Foundation?
**Grant Activity & Scale:** • Made 28 grants in 2023, totaling approximately $354,830 • Historical grantmaking has ranged from $500 to $128,000 per award • Median grant size: $8,300 • Average grant size: $14,000 • Total grants distributed since inception: 121 grants totaling $1.7 million **Recent Grants (2023):** • Inland Empire Community Foundation: $103,830 (Economic Development, Infrastructure Support, Community Development) • FIND Food Bank: $40,000 (Food Assistance Programs) • Alianza Coac…
Where does Western Wind Foundation make grants?
Western Wind Foundation concentrates its grantmaking in California, with particular activity in the Coachella Valley region. The foundation's grantmaking reaches organizations across nine states, with California, New York, and Illinois accounting for 92% of all grants distributed.
What size grants does Western Wind Foundation award?
In 2024, Western Wind Foundation awarded 18 grants totaling $349K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Western Wind Foundation's EIN?
Western Wind Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5138494. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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