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Western Wind Foundation

Western Wind Foundation

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-5138494
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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Western Wind Foundation

Chicago, IL, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-5138494
Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
Total Funding Given

$349.3K

2024
Grantees funded
84
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

18

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
J
JoAnn Knoll Term 12122024
Board Member
B
Bryan Irwin as of 12122024
Board Member
V
Victoria Willock AS OF 12122024
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Western Wind Foundation?
Yes. Western Wind Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does Western Wind Foundation give?
Western Wind Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Western Wind Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Western Wind Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Western Wind Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Western Wind Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $349 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Western Wind Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Western Wind Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include Inland Empire Community Foundation, THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE D, and FOOD IN NEED OF DISTRIBUTION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Western Wind Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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