Windhover Foundation Inc
Windhover Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 recipients included organizations working in arts and culture, health care, education, food access, and community philanthropy.
Windhover Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Windhover Foundation Inc gave $26.1M across 243 grants in 2024 (avg $108K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,127,288
- +381.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 243
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $107,520
- +418.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $64,216,779
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Windhover Foundation Inc
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Windhover Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Winderful Foundation Inc ($22.7M). Together the top 10 received $24.3M.
Organizations only. It also paid 122 grants to individuals ($423,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
1,532 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,406 grants of 1,532 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 6% to Wisconsin, 3% to Florida, and 1% each to California and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 243 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Windhover Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 475% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.3M (2020) to $26.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 243 grants totaling $26.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winderful Foundation Inc Riverside, CT | Expenditure Responsibility Grant (see attached in-kind grant schedule) | $22,747,788 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum Inc Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $285,000 |
| AIDS Healthcare Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Nova Southeastern University Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | to support the needs of the NSU University School and to the Endowed Fund | $200,000 |
| University School of Milwaukee Corporation Milwaukee, WI | Grant towards capital campaign | $140,500 |
| Childrens Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | The Betty Quadracci Child Life Fund | $100,000 |
| Hunger Task Force Inc W Milwaukee, WI | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Montessori School of Waukesha Inc Waukesha, WI | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| New York University Hagerstown, MD | Expendable Scholarship Support and Raja M. Flores. M.D. Scholarship Fund | $100,000 |
| Waukesha County Community Foundation Inc Waukesha, WI | The Dr. Ann Bartos Merkow Fund to support the Women's Center and the Waukesha Free clinic | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation stated that it had no plans for dissolution. It reported that 2024 distributions from sources other than current income totaled $26,127,287, representing at least 25% of its net assets of $95,216,310 at the beginning of the taxable year. The filing describes these distributions as resulting in a substantial contraction of assets.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,216,779 | $5,489,510 | $27,113,027 | $26,127,288 | 243 | $3,630,994 | $5,024,528 | $3,725,995 |
| 2023 | $83,606,194 | $7,195,154 | $6,391,919 | $5,430,000 | 262 | $5,686,525 | $6,552,226 | $4,560,210 |
| 2022 | $82,802,959 | $3,918,523 | $5,584,424 | $4,670,000 | 340 | $4,881,116 | $3,226,392 | $4,619,531 |
| 2021 | $84,442,942 | $6,122,334 | $5,356,169 | $4,546,000 | 367 | $4,764,336 | $5,306,223 | $5,054,937 |
| 2020 | $83,676,777 | $2,741,041 | $5,042,877 | $4,270,000 | 320 | — | $2,245,787 | $4,346,426 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Windhover Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span different areas. For example, the Milwaukee Art Museum says it aims to collect, preserve, and present art and educate people about art and art history. Hunger Task Force says it works to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food and promoting social policies. Nova Southeastern University describes its mission as delivering academic programs and fostering academic excellence and research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 243 grants totaling $26,127,288. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $22,747,788, with a median of $3,000. The largest grant was $22,747,788 to Winderful Foundation Inc in Riverside, Connecticut, for an expenditure-responsibility grant described as referring to an attached in-kind grant schedule. Other large grants included $285,000 to Milwaukee Art Museum Inc for general and unrestricted purposes, $250,000 to AIDS Healthcare Foundation for general and unrestricted purposes, and $200,000 to Nova Southeastern University to support the needs of its University School and its Endowed Fund.
The foundation also gave $140,500 to University School of Milwaukee Corporation toward its capital campaign; $100,000 each to Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Foundation, Hunger Task Force, Montessori School of Waukesha, and Waukesha County Community Foundation; and $82,500 to Milwaukee Chamber Theatre for its FourOneFourward Sustainability Campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathryn Quadracci Flores as director and president; Raja M. Flores, Caran Quadracci, and J. Joel Quadracci as directors; John C. Fowler as secretary and treasurer; and Kelly A. Vanderboom as assistant secretary and assistant treasurer.
Windhover Foundation Inc is led by Kathryn Quadracci Flores, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathryn Quadracci Flores
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Joel Quadracci
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caran Quadracci
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raja M Flores
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John C Fowler
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly A Vanderboom
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth Quadracci Harned (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: H Richard Quadracci (2020–2021) — Director
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 Windhover Foundation Inc
How much does Windhover Foundation Inc give each year?
Windhover Foundation Inc gave $26.1M across 243 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.4M across 262 grants.
What is Windhover Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Windhover Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $107,520, across 243 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Windhover Foundation Inc give grants?
Windhover Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (31 grants), New York, NY (13 grants), Waukesha, WI (10 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (5 grants).
Does Windhover Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 29% of Windhover Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (71 of 243) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Grant" (122 grants) and "Charitable Event" (7 grants).
Who are Windhover Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Windhover Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Winderful Foundation Inc ($22,747,788), Milwaukee Art Museum Inc ($286,000 across 2 grants) and Nova Southeastern University Inc ($273,324 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 122 grants to individuals ($423,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Windhover Foundation Inc?
Windhover Foundation Inc reported $64.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (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 Windhover Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span different areas. For example, the Milwaukee Art Museum says it aims to collect, preserve, and present art and educate people about art and art history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Windhover Foundation Inc?
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 Windhover Foundation Inc's EIN?
Windhover Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1482470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Windhover Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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