Wind Foundation
Wind Foundation is a private foundation based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest awards going to arts and cultural institutions in Philadelphia and nearby areas.
Wind Foundation at a glance
In short: Wind Foundation gave $116K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $115,968
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +64.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,142
- -45.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,692,762
- -3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (13 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wind Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1834 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (610) 642-2120
Website: https://womenandthewind.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wind Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Curtis Institute of Music ($28K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 110 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Pennsylvania received 79% of grant dollars, followed by New York at 11%, New Jersey at 9%, and Virginia at 1%. The filing also lists a recipient in Washington, DC; its reported share rounds to 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wind Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 28 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $962; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $523 first-time, $6K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2021) to $159K (2020). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia, PA | Assist Goals of Organization | $27,500 |
| Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Assist Goals of Organization | $12,500 |
| American Friends of IDC New York, NY | Assist Goals of Organization | $10,000 |
| Grounds for Sculpture Hamilton TWP, NJ | Assist Goals of Organization | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Ballet Philadelphia, PA | Assist Goals of Organization | $7,590 |
| Opera Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Assist Goals of Organization | $7,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra Phialdelphia, PA | Assist Goals of Organization | $6,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Assist Goals of Organization | $6,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art Philadelphia, PA | Assist Goals of Organization | $5,339 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Philadephia, PA | Assist Goals of Organization | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,692,762 | $59,097 | $142,472 | $115,968 | 28 | $115,968 | — | $120,340 |
| 2023 | $2,776,137 | $28,445 | $131,983 | $128,123 | 17 | $128,123 | $28,445 | $99,540 |
| 2022 | $2,879,675 | $34,275 | $152,613 | $126,416 | 21 | $126,416 | $21,736 | $98,097 |
| 2021 | $2,998,013 | $1,003,083 | $97,826 | $71,652 | 19 | $71,652 | $32,028 | $109,631 |
| 2020 | $2,113,631 | $29,595 | $184,308 | $159,440 | 25 | — | $28,192 | $104,005 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wind Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant records show support for organizations in music, visual arts, performing arts, and education. For example, the Curtis Institute of Music describes its mission as training gifted young musicians, while Opera Philadelphia says it produces opera and educational programs. These are the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission for the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $115,968. Grants ranged from $37 to $27,500, with a median award of $2,000. The largest awards included $27,500 to the Curtis Institute of Music, $12,500 to the Barnes Foundation, $10,000 each to American Friends of IDC and Grounds for Sculpture, and $7,590 to Pennsylvania Ballet. The filing lists the purpose of the largest grants as “assist goals of organization.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Yoram Wind is listed as director on the 2024 filing.
Wind Foundation is led by Yoram Wind, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Yoram Wind
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Wind Foundation
How much does Wind Foundation give each year?
Wind Foundation gave $116K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $128K across 17 grants.
What is Wind Foundation's typical grant size?
Wind Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,142, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wind Foundation that year got $962 on average.
Where does Wind Foundation give grants?
Wind Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (11%) and New Jersey (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (16 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Wind Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 28 grants with a stated purpose on Wind Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assist Goals of Organization" (22 grants) and "Assist Goals or Organization" (3 grants).
Who are Wind Foundation's largest grantees?
Wind Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Curtis Institute of Music ($27,500), Barnes Foundation ($12,500) and American Friends of IDC ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wind Foundation?
Wind Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (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.
What does Wind Foundation fund?
The available grant records show support for organizations in music, visual arts, performing arts, and education. For example, the Curtis Institute of Music describes its mission as training gifted young musicians, while Opera Philadelphia says it produces opera and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wind Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wind Foundation's EIN?
Wind Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2745202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Wind Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wind-foundation-morg_a442505faa4643879a9cd4dbc6f215c8
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