Windsong Trust
Windsong Trust is a private foundation based in Manhattan Beach, California. Its 2024 grants included support for educational programs, scholarships, schools, college readiness, and science-related work.
Windsong Trust at a glance
In short: Windsong Trust gave $24.1M across 78 grants in 2024 (avg $309K), top state California. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,065,580
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 78
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $308,533
- +5.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $431,816,579
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (14 of 74, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Windsong Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 838 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266-4933
Phone: (310) 747-4600
Website: https://windsongfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Windsong Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Khan Academy ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $9.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($594,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
406 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 181 grants of 406 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 42% to recipients in Nevada. New York received 4%, Oklahoma 2%, and recipients in an unidentified state 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 78 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Windsong Trust open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 74 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $258K; repeat grants $341K. How we count
Medians: $175K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22.4M (2020) to $24.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 78 grants totaling $24.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Khan Academy Mountain View, CA | Educational Program Support | $1,500,000 |
| Opportunity 180 Las Vegas, NV | Educational Program Support | $1,500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Los Angeles Harbor San Pedro, CA | Career Bound, College Bound and Arts Academy Programs | $1,000,000 |
| The Meadows School Las Vegas, NV | Windsong Scholarship Program | $1,000,000 |
| Pinecrest of Nevada Henderson, NV | Educational Program Support | $859,000 |
| Ednovate Inc Los Angeles, CA | Educational Program Support | $850,000 |
| Teach for America Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Educational Program Support | $750,000 |
| Cristo Rey St Viator Las Vegas College Las Vegas, NV | Educational Program Support | $700,000 |
| Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | Educational Program Support | $700,000 |
| Teach for America Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Educational Program Support | $700,000 |
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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 | $431,816,579 | $30,539,238 | $28,537,628 | $24,065,580 | 78 | $25,437,583 | $28,017,812 | $24,411,839 |
| 2023 | $429,269,787 | $25,976,766 | $29,275,159 | $24,477,171 | 84 | $26,017,969 | $23,221,598 | $24,519,229 |
| 2022 | $432,637,568 | $36,236,726 | $30,151,551 | $24,689,744 | 81 | $26,141,800 | $30,447,945 | $25,649,032 |
| 2021 | $426,534,426 | $49,190,132 | $28,467,282 | $23,100,803 | 80 | $25,085,736 | $46,427,930 | $27,330,492 |
| 2020 | $405,765,254 | $18,185,105 | $26,955,667 | $22,430,990 | 83 | — | $15,682,131 | $25,125,791 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Windsong Trust reported a distributable amount of $24.4M 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
No mission statement for Windsong Trust is specified in the available information. Its 2024 grant purposes and recipients show support for educational programs and scholarships, schools, college access, and science-related work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 78 grants totaling $24,065,580. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $1,500,000, with a median grant of $200,000. The largest awards included $1,500,000 each to Khan Academy and Opportunity 180; $1,000,000 to the Meadows School; and $859,000 to Pinecrest of Nevada. Other large grants included $850,000 to Ednovate Inc, $750,000 to Teach for America Las Vegas, and $700,000 each to Cristo Rey St. Viator Las Vegas College, Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas, and Teach for America Los Angeles.
Several grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of supported work. Opportunity 180 says it works to launch and support high-performing schools and organizations serving children in Clark County. Khan Academy describes its mission as providing “a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere.” Ednovate says it aims to help students use college degrees and careers to make positive multigenerational change. The Fulfillment Fund Las Vegas says it provides students with college tours, educational assistance, and college-readiness support. The American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science says it raises funds for scientific research, while After-School All-Stars Los Angeles says it works to educate and inspire youth to succeed in school and life.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gigi Osco-Bingemann and Vadim Fridman as co-trustees.
Windsong Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gigi Osco-Bingemann
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$635K (2020) → $683K (2024)
Vadim Fridman
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$635K (2020) → $683K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $683K, to Vadim Fridman (Co-Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Windsong Trust
How much does Windsong Trust give each year?
Windsong Trust gave $24.1M across 78 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24.5M across 84 grants.
What is Windsong Trust's typical grant size?
Windsong Trust's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $308,533, across 78 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Windsong Trust that year got $258K on average.
Where does Windsong Trust give grants?
Windsong Trust's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Nevada (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (20 grants), Los Angeles, CA (20 grants), Henderson, NV (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Windsong Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 78 grants with a stated purpose on Windsong Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Program Support" (39 grants) and "Tuition Assistance" (10 grants).
Who are Windsong Trust's largest grantees?
Windsong Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Khan Academy ($1,500,000), Opportunity 180 ($1,500,000) and The Meadows School ($1,082,240 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($594,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Windsong Trust?
Windsong Trust reported $431.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Windsong Trust fund?
No mission statement for Windsong Trust is specified in the available information. Its 2024 grant purposes and recipients show support for educational programs and scholarships, schools, college access, and science-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Windsong Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Windsong Trust's EIN?
Windsong Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2461733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Windsong Trust 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Windsong Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/windsong-trust-morg_a29b6188fe7e4d1aa560431f86b0ea55
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