Winds of Destiny Foundation
Winds of Destiny Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $18K.
Winds of Destiny Foundation at a glance
In short: Winds of Destiny Foundation gave $18K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,000
- +63.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,000
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $2,334,775
- +501.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Winds of Destiny Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Total Living Center ($8K). Together the top 3 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Winds of Destiny Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 692% 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $18K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Total Living Center Canton, OH | General | $8,000 |
| Ministry of Reconcilliation Warrensville HTS, OH | General | $6,000 |
| Hope Bridge Hartville, OH | General | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,334,775 | $2,134,094 | $187,206 | $18,000 | 3 | $135,324 | $19,543 |
| 2024 | $387,887 | $170,865 | $82,758 | $11,000 | 2 | $66,930 | $14,390 |
| 2023 | $299,780 | $171,121 | $36,317 | $5,000 | 1 | $21,624 | $15,269 |
| 2022 | $164,976 | $169,395 | $4,419 | — | — | — | $677 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Winds of Destiny Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Winds of Destiny Foundation is led by Carol Marten, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carol Marten
President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Juli Majernik
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roberta Huff
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Chotlos
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candy Ball
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lynne Taylor
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Heather Prosser (2022–2024) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Winds of Destiny Foundation
How much does Winds of Destiny Foundation give each year?
Winds of Destiny Foundation gave $18K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 2 grants.
What is Winds of Destiny Foundation's typical grant size?
Winds of Destiny Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $6,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Winds of Destiny Foundation give grants?
Winds of Destiny Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Winds of Destiny Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Winds of Destiny Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Winds of Destiny Foundation?
Winds of Destiny Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Winds of Destiny Foundation's EIN?
Winds of Destiny Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2948931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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