Windmill Foundation Inc
Windmill Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Stamford, Connecticut. Its grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services, primarily in Montana, Connecticut, and New York.
Windmill Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Windmill Foundation Inc gave $640K across 10 grants in 2026 (avg $64K), top state Montana. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $640,000
- +4.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $64,000
- +4.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $8,469,290
- +0.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Montana (44% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Windmill Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3001 Summer Street 5Th Floor East, Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (203) 351-4343
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Windmill Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Norwalk Community College ($100K). Together the top 9 received $440K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($200,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 51 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated primary grantmaking areas are Montana, Connecticut, and New York. In 2026, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Montana, 44% to Connecticut, 8% to New York, and 5% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Windmill Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−4%). Method
- In 2026 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
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $590K (2024) to $670K (2023). In 2026 it made 10 grants totaling $640K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $200,000 |
| Norwalk Community College Norwalk, CT | Educational Support | $100,000 |
| Women's Mentoring Network Inc Stamford, CT | Employment & Education Program | $100,000 |
| The Jackie Robinson Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Family & Children's Agency Norwalk, CT | Afterschool Program | $40,000 |
| Family Centers Greenwich, CT | General Support | $40,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation Missoula, MT | Educational Outreach | $40,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund Oceanside, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Bigfork Aces Inc Bigfork, MT | Summer Programs | $20,000 |
| Child Bridge Bigfork, MT | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,469,290 | $812,439 | $742,684 | $640,000 | 10 | $668,960 | $344,982 | $691,762 |
| 2025 | $8,410,828 | $410,831 | $699,705 | $615,000 | 10 | $616,831 | $317,753 | $650,158 |
| 2024 | $8,651,375 | $503,643 | $647,183 | $590,000 | 10 | $592,305 | $306,913 | $602,297 |
| 2023 | $8,795,103 | $327,633 | $722,700 | $670,000 | 10 | $674,250 | $277,683 | $611,797 |
| 2022 | $9,190,746 | $478,194 | $648,923 | $600,000 | 11 | $601,000 | $428,771 | $670,531 |
| 2021 | $9,361,017 | $509,848 | $647,474 | $600,000 | 13 | — | $457,294 | $608,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Windmill Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $692K for 2026 — 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 filing identifies education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services as its grantmaking focus areas. Its 2026 grants included educational support, a student health clinic, employment and education programming, afterschool activities, and general support.
Among its grantees, Women’s Mentoring Network describes its mission as providing mentoring, skills training, and employment support to help people in underserved communities achieve financial stability. Family Centers says it works to empower children, adults, families, and communities; Family & Children’s Agency says it provides essential human services to children, families, adults, and seniors. Child Bridge describes its work as finding and equipping families for children who have experienced abuse and neglect, while Bigfork ACES says its afterschool program and activities enrich the lives of local youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $640,000. Awards ranged from $20,000 to $200,000, with a median of $40,000. Its typical awards are reported as $20,000–$275,000.
The largest 2026 awards included $200,000 to an individual recipient Community College Foundation for a student health clinic; $100,000 to Norwalk Community College for educational support; and $100,000 to Women’s Mentoring Network for an employment and education program. Other grants included $50,000 to The Jackie Robinson Foundation for general support; $40,000 each to Family & Children’s Agency for an afterschool program, Family Centers for general support, and University of Montana Foundation for educational outreach; and $30,000 to Semper Fi & America’s Fund for general support. Bigfork ACES and Child Bridge each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Anna B. Steiner as president, Ernest F. Steiner as vice-president/treasurer, and Leonard Leader as secretary.
Windmill Foundation Inc is led by Anna B. Steiner, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Anna B. Steiner
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ernest F. Steiner
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Leader
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brian Bellamy (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Beilock (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Walter Simon (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Windmill Foundation Inc
How much does Windmill Foundation Inc give each year?
Windmill Foundation Inc gave $640K across 10 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $615K across 10 grants.
What is Windmill Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Windmill Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $40,000, and its average grant was $64,000, across 10 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Windmill Foundation Inc give grants?
Windmill Foundation Inc's top state is Montana, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (44%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Norwalk, CT (2 grants) and Bigfork, MT (2 grants).
Does Windmill Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Windmill Foundation Inc's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Windmill Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Windmill Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Norwalk Community College ($100,000), Women's Mentoring Network Inc ($100,000) and The Jackie Robinson Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($200,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Windmill Foundation Inc?
Windmill Foundation Inc reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $669K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $692K (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 Windmill Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies education, philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking, and human services as its grantmaking focus areas. Its 2026 grants included educational support, a student health clinic, employment and education programming, afterschool activities, and general support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Windmill Foundation Inc?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing 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 Windmill Foundation Inc's EIN?
Windmill Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3411161. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Windmill 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Windmill Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/windmill-foundation-inc-morg_0004d196565649a9b5eb4f1921304184
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