Windcrest Foundation Inc
Windcrest Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Middletown, Virginia. It supports community services through grants to organizations including libraries, churches, arts and cultural organizations, and community service providers.
Windcrest Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Windcrest Foundation Inc gave $103K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Virginia. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $102,700
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,336
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $496,879
- -0.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (97% 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 Windcrest Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. No specific format is required; there are no deadlines or stated restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Susanne H Blount
Mailing address: PO Box 7, Middletown, VA 22645
Phone: (540) 869-2049
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Windcrest Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Samuels Public Library ($50K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 3% to a recipient in Washington, DC. Listed Virginia recipients were in Front Royal, Winchester, Middletown, Berryville, and Arlington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Windcrest Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 255% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 213% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2020) to $103K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samuels Public Library Front Royal, VA | Community Services | $50,000 |
| Calvary Episcopal Church Front Royal, VA | Community Services | $32,000 |
| Museum of the Shenandoah Valley Winchester, VA | Community Services | $5,000 |
| Front Royal Womens Resource Center Front Royal, VA | Community Services | $4,000 |
| The Kennedy Center Washington, DC | Community Services | $3,000 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College Middletown, VA | Community Services | $2,500 |
| Weta Arlington, VA | Community Services | $2,500 |
| St Luke's Community Clinic Front Royal, VA | Community Services | $1,500 |
| Arts Chorale of Winchester Winchester, VA | Community Services | $1,000 |
| Main Street Chamber Orchestra Berryville, VA | Community Services | $600 |
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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 | $496,879 | $101,984 | $106,112 | $102,700 | 11 | $103,615 | $101,137 | $48,587 |
| 2024 | $501,007 | $76,269 | $77,188 | $74,725 | 11 | $75,608 | $75,551 | $45,026 |
| 2023 | $501,926 | $33,779 | $47,793 | $46,125 | 6 | $47,089 | $33,075 | $40,738 |
| 2022 | $515,940 | $22,413 | $31,024 | $28,900 | 7 | $29,878 | $21,646 | $40,761 |
| 2021 | $524,551 | $42,641 | $29,819 | $26,500 | 7 | $27,454 | $41,687 | $43,747 |
| 2020 | $511,729 | $56,329 | $27,286 | $25,500 | 8 | — | $55,666 | $35,859 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Windcrest Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 grants were all reported with the purpose “community services.” Among its grantees, Laurel Ridge Community College describes its mission as providing a caring learning environment that inspires student success, values diversity, and promotes community vitality; its educational foundation said its request supported the college, its students, faculty, and staff.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $102,700 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $600 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500. Its largest awards included $50,000 to Samuels Public Library and $32,000 to Calvary Episcopal Church, both in Front Royal, Virginia. Other grants included $5,000 to the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley, $4,000 to Front Royal Womens Resource Center, and $3,000 to the Kennedy Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susanne H Blount as president; David L Blount as vice president, secretary, and treasurer; Jennifer Moore as assistant secretary; and Patricia M Blount as assistant treasurer.
Windcrest Foundation Inc is led by Susanne H. Blount, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susanne H. Blount
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David L. Blount
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Moore
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia M. Blount
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Windcrest Foundation Inc
How much does Windcrest Foundation Inc give each year?
Windcrest Foundation Inc gave $103K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 11 grants.
What is Windcrest Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Windcrest Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $9,336, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Windcrest Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Windcrest Foundation Inc give grants?
Windcrest Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Front Royal, VA (5 grants) and Winchester, VA (2 grants).
Does Windcrest Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Windcrest Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Services" (11 grants).
Who are Windcrest Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Windcrest Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Samuels Public Library ($50,000), Calvary Episcopal Church ($32,000) and Museum of the Shenandoah Valley ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Windcrest Foundation Inc?
Windcrest Foundation Inc reported $497K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Windcrest Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were all reported with the purpose “community services.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Windcrest Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Windcrest Foundation Inc's EIN?
Windcrest Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1847897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Windcrest Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Windcrest 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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Grantable. (2026). Windcrest Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/windcrest-foundation-inc-morg_dc52541998cb4ab29efbfe0e4424ad13
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