Windolf Family Foundation Inc
Windolf Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in St Simons Island, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $412K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $155K. Net investment income was $71K.
Windolf Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Windolf Family Foundation Inc gave $155K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $155,000
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,000
- -19.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $411,655
- -16.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Windolf Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Frederica Academy ($75K). Together the top 5 received $155K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 22 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Windolf Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 483% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $145K (2020) to $205K (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frederica Academy St Simons, GA | General | $75,000 |
| Safe Harbor Capital Campaign Brunswick, GA | General | $50,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General | $20,000 |
| St Simons Land Trust St Simons Island, GA | General | $5,000 |
| Golden Isles Youth Orchestra Brunswick, GA | General | $5,000 |
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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 | $411,655 | $73,924 | $157,673 | $155,000 | 5 | $155,000 | $71,251 | $32,105 |
| 2023 | $495,404 | $31,271 | $159,639 | $154,000 | 4 | $154,000 | $25,587 | $34,420 |
| 2022 | $623,772 | $7,875 | $208,778 | $205,000 | 6 | $205,000 | $10,688 | $45,194 |
| 2021 | $824,675 | $67,576 | $164,028 | $150,500 | 4 | $150,500 | $63,652 | $52,486 |
| 2020 | $921,127 | $80,095 | $148,307 | $145,000 | 3 | — | $77,214 | $50,772 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Windolf Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Windolf Family Foundation Inc is led by John A. Windolf, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John A. Windolf
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hillary Windolf Johnston
Finance Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Windolf Crispo
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Muriel B. Windolf
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul S. Archbold
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
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 Windolf Family Foundation Inc
How much does Windolf Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Windolf Family Foundation Inc gave $155K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $154K across 4 grants.
What is Windolf Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Windolf Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $31,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Windolf Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Windolf Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brunswick, GA (2 grants).
Does Windolf Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Windolf Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Windolf Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Windolf Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Frederica Academy ($75,000), Safe Harbor Capital Campaign ($50,000) and Mayo Clinic ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Windolf Family Foundation Inc?
Windolf Family Foundation Inc reported $412K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Windolf Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Windolf Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3892649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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