Windom Fund
Windom Fund is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $134K. Net investment income was $99K.
Windom Fund at a glance
In short: Windom Fund gave $134K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $134,000
- +197.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,800
- +197.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,529
- -63.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (92% 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 Windom Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Partnership for Women & Families ($110K). Together the top 5 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Windom Fund gives
- Giving grew 470% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2021) to $134K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Partnership for Women & Families Washington, DC | General Support: Cash | $110,000 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | General Support - Cash | $12,500 |
| Plymouth Meeting Friends School Plymouth Meeting, PA | General Support - Cash | $10,000 |
| Promise Village Academy Houston, TX | General Support - Cash | $1,000 |
| National Breast Cancer Coalition Foundation Washington, DC | General Support - Cash | $500 |
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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 | $4,529 | $134,015 | $142,018 | $134,000 | 5 | $138,044 | $99,491 | — |
| 2023 | $12,532 | $60,419 | $56,155 | $45,000 | 5 | $52,518 | $50,243 | $190 |
| 2022 | $8,268 | $53,052 | $48,418 | $43,500 | 5 | $45,491 | $45,522 | $21 |
| 2021 | $3,634 | $7 | $29,330 | $23,500 | 3 | $26,234 | — | $930 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Windom Fund is led by Ellen R. Malcolm, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen R. Malcolm
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank A. Bille
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip McLaughlin
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Windom Fund
How much does Windom Fund give each year?
Windom Fund gave $134K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 5 grants.
What is Windom Fund's typical grant size?
Windom Fund's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,800, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Windom Fund give grants?
Windom Fund gives mostly in District of Columbia: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Windom Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Windom Fund'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 Windom Fund's largest grantees?
Windom Fund's largest 2024 grantees include National Partnership for Women & Families ($110,000), National Park Foundation ($12,500) and Plymouth Meeting Friends School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Windom Fund?
Windom Fund reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $134K.
What is Windom Fund's EIN?
Windom Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1214397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021–2024
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