Western Wind Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 46-5138494

Foundation Overview

Based in Wilmington, DE, Western Wind Foundation has awarded 179 grants totaling $2,431,078 to organizations in California, Illinois and 11 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $103,830, with a median award of $7,500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$2,431,078
Total Assets
$5,330,243
Median Grant (all grants)
$7,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
28
Median Grant
$6,250
% Median Grant Decline
-29% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%

9 of 28 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
California

76% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Palm Springs (49%), Palm Desert (15%), Coachella (7%).

Funding Trajectory
+113%

Strong 113% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Western Wind Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
The Chijnaya Foundation $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Scholarships, Economic, And Water Projects 2023
The Foundation For Psusd $52,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant- Education 2023
Wishes For Whitley $3,500 Edwardsville, IL, US Health Assistance 2023
Find Food Bank $40,000 Indio, CA, US Food Assistance Programs 2023
Alianza Coachella Valley $30,000 Coachella, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2023
Inland Empire Community Foundation $103,830 Coachella, CA, US Economic Development, Infrastructure Support, Community Development 2023
Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival $10,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Education Arts/ Cultural 2023
Desert Ensemble Theatre Company Inc $2,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2023
Desert Aids Project $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Health Community Development 2023
Friends Of The Cultural Center Inc $5,000 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2023
Palm Springs Dance Project $6,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2023
Science & Technology Education Partnership $10,000 Riverside, CA, US Program Grant - Education 2023
The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center At Eisenhowe $10,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Children's Health 2023
Alzheimers Coachella Valley $10,000 Palm Desert, CA, US Health Assistance 2023
Coachella Valley Workforce Excellence Inc $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Economic Development 2023
Del Shores Foundation Inc $4,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Arts/culture And Education 2023
Advancing Steps $5,000 Desert Hot Springs, CA, US Education 2023
Boys & Girls Club Of Palm Springs $20,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Education 2023
Caravanserai Project $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Economic Development And Education 2023
College Of The Desert Foundation $20,000 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant - Education 2023
The Desert Biennial $20,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Arts/culture And Education 2023
Dezart Performs $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/culture 2023
Ganas $5,000 Thermal, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2023
Historic Northampton Inc $10,000 Northampton, MA, US Education 2023
Ives Torres Foundation $5,000 Corona, CA, US Health Assistance 2023
St Anne's Church & School $1,500 Le Sueur, MN, US Program Grant - Education 2023
Chicagoland Toys For Tots Motorcycle Parade $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Education 2023
Green Room Theater Company $2,500 Coachella, CA, US Arts/culture 2023
The Chijnaya Foundation $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
The Lgbt Community Center Of The Desert $10,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development Lgbtq 2022
The Foundation For Psusd $35,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant- Education 2022
Wishes For Whitley $3,500 Edwardsville, IL, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Find Food Bank $70,000 Indio, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
National Audobon Society $40,000 New York, NY, US Program Grant - Environmental/ Natural Resources 2022
Alianza Coachella Valley $15,000 Coachella, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Inland Empire Community Foundation $80,500 Coachella, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Education Arts/ Cultural 2022
American Corporation Of The Arts $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2022
Desert Ensemble Theatre Company Inc $2,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2022
Desert Aids Project $10,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Health Community Development 2022
Friends Of The Cultural Center Inc $42,500 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2022
Palm Springs Dance Project $10,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2022
Science & Technology Education Partnership $10,000 Riverside, CA, US Program Grant - Education 2022
The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center At Eisenhowe $10,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Alzheimers Coachella Valley $11,500 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Palm Springs Art Museum $7,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/ Cultural 2022
Blessons Nfp $500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Broad Horizons Theatre Company Inc $10,000 New York City, NY, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2022
Center For Community Stewardship $10,000 Madison, WI, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Coachella Valley Workforce Excellence Inc $2,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Cove Communities Youth Soccer Assn $3,000 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Del Shores Foundation Inc $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Equality California Institute $1,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Get In Motion Entrepreneurs $2,500 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Powan Initiative Inc $2,500 Irvine, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
Refocus-on-u $2,500 Redlands, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
The Cultural Media Archive $2,500 San Diego, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/culture 2022
Uc Riverside Foundation $2,500 Riverside, CA, US Program Grant - Education 2022
Victory Institute $5,000 Washington, DC, US Program Grant - Community Development 2022
World Education Connection $2,500 La Verne, CA, US Program Grant - Education 2022
The Chijnaya Foundation $35,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
The Lgbt Community Center Of The Desert $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development Lgbtq 2021
Chicagoland Toys For Tots $7,500 Bridgeview, IL, US Program Grant - Education 2021
Palm Springs Cultural Center $2,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/ Cultural 2021
The Foundation For Psusd $50,200 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant- Education 2021
Wishes For Whitley $5,000 Edwardsville, IL, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
Well In The Desert $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
Find Food Bank $45,000 Indio, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
National Audobon Society $20,000 New York, NY, US Program Grant - Environmental/ Natural Resources 2021
Alianza Coachella Valley $72,500 Coachella, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
Inland Empire Community Foundation $42,500 Coachella, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival $7,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Education Arts/ Cultural 2021
American Corporation Of The Arts $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2021
Caravanserai Project $10,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Environmental/ Natural Resources 2021
Desert Ensemble Theatre Company Inc $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2021
Pacific Institute For Studies In Dev Environment $15,000 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant - Environmental/ Natural Resources 2021
Academic Solutions Usa $2,500 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant - Education 2021
California Paws Rescue $5,000 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
Cathedral City Senior Center $5,000 Cathedral City, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
Defeating Epilepsy Foundation $2,500 Rancho Cucamonga, CA, US Program Grant - Health Community Development 2021
Desert Aids Project $10,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Health Community Development 2021
Friends Of The Cultural Center Inc $35,000 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2021
Guide Dogs Of The Desert $5,000 Whitewater, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
Help Now Advocacy Center $10,000 Medford, OR, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
Malo Motivating Action Leadership Opportunity $2,500 Ontario, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
Oak Grove Institute Foundation Inc $10,000 Murrieta, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
Palm Springs Dance Project $7,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2021
Palm Springs Unified School District $10,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Education 2021
Voices For Children $10,000 Riverside, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
Science & Technology Education Partnership $10,000 Riverside, CA, US Program Grant - Education 2021
The Barbara Sinatra Children's Center At Eisenhowe $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2021
The Chijnaya Foundation $25,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
The Lgbt Community Center Of The Desert $45,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development Lgbtq 2020
Chicagoland Toys For Tots $5,000 Bridgeview, IL, US Program Grant - Education 2020
Palm Springs Cultural Center $1,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/ Cultural 2020
Palm Springs Pride $2,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant-lgbtq 2020
The Foundation For Psusd $33,700 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant- Education 2020
Palm Springs Art Museum $7,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/cultural 2020
Sanctuary Of Palm Springs $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Lgbtq Community Development 2020
Wishes For Whitley $5,000 Edwardsville, IL, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
Well In The Desert $7,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
Find Food Bank $30,000 Indio, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
National Audobon Society $20,000 New York, NY, US Program Grant - Environmental/ Natural Resources 2020
Alianza Coachella Valley $30,000 Coachella, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
Brockus Project Dance Company $18,500 Los Angeles, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/ Cultural Community Development 2020
Dezart Performs $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Arts/ Cultural 2020
Eisenhower Medical Center $25,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development Health 2020
Transgender Health And Wellness Center $5,000 Riverside, CA, US Program Grant - Lgbtq Health 2020
Harc $2,500 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
Magdalenas Daughters $2,500 Ontario, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
Raices Cultura $2,500 Coachella, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
Advancing Steps $2,500 Desert Hot Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
Inland Empire Community Foundation $35,000 Coachella, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival $2,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant - Education Arts/ Cultural 2020
Boys And Girls Club Of Cathedral City $3,756 Cathedral City, CA, US Program Grant - Community Development Education 2020
Community Health Action Network $2,500 Victorville, CA, US Program Grant - Health Community Development 2020
Hands In Hand Mano En Mano $5,000 Milbridge, ME, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
Sunrise County Handicapped Programs $5,000 Hartford, CT, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
Maine Center For Coastal Fisheries $5,000 Stonington, ME, US Program Grant - Community Development, Environmental/ Natural Resources 2020
Sunrise County Economic Council $5,000 Machias, ME, US Program Grant - Community Development 2020
The Chijnaya Foundation $25,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Program Grant 2018
The Lgbt Community Center Of The Desert $57,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Chicagoland Toys For Tots $5,000 Bridgeview, IL, US Program Grant 2018
American Foundation For Arts Education $7,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Grant 2018
Palm Springs Cultural Center $2,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Palm Springs Pride $20,600 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Love & Love Tennis Foundation Inc $8,500 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Frannie Peabody Center $8,207 Portland, ME, US Program Grant 2018
The Foundation For Psusd $2,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Palm Springs Art Museum $7,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Sanctuary Of Palm Springs $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Wishes For Whitley $4,500 Edwardsville, IL, US Program Grant 2018
Morongo Educational Foundation $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Grant 2018
Chicago House & Social Service Agency $5,000 Boston, MA, US Program Grant 2018
Pacific Institute For Studies In Dev Environment $5,000 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Gage County Historical Society $2,500 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Community Partners $7,500 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Blessons Nfp $1,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Coyote Stageworks $10,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Opera Guild Of The Desert $3,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Cove Communities Youth Soccer Assn $13,500 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Well In The Desert $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Nickerson-rossi Dance $6,175 Long Beach, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Swedish American Museum Of Chicago $25,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Grant 2018
Desert Ensemble Theatre Company $3,250 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Find Food Bank $2,500 Indio, CA, US Program Grant 2018
National Audobon Society $15,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2018
Palm Springs Animal Shelter $12,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2017
The Chijnaya Foundation $30,000 Santa Fe, NM, US Program Grant 2017
The Lgbt Community Center Of The Desert $40,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2017
Chicagoland Toys For Tots $5,000 Bridgeview, IL, US Program Grant 2017
American Cancer Society $22,525 Chicago, IL, US Program Grant 2017
American Foundation For Arts Education $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Grant 2017
Palm Springs Cultural Center $7,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2017
Palm Springs Pride $19,600 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2017
Palm Desert Soccer Club $16,200 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant 2017
Harbor To The Bay Inc $5,000 Boston, MA, US Program Grant 2017
Love & Love Tennis Foundation Inc $9,500 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant 2017
Frannie Peabody Center $2,500 Portland, ME, US Program Grant 2017
The Foundation Of Psusd $2,500 Palm Spring, CA, US Program Grant 2017
The Living Desert $5,000 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant 2017
Palm Springs Art Museum $7,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2017
Sanctuary Of Palm Springs $30,900 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2017
Wishes For Whitley $5,000 Edwardsville, IL, US Program Grant 2017
Dezart Performs $8,500 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2017
The Chicago Community Fund $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Grant 2017
Palm Springs Animal Shelter $10,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2016
The Chijnaya Foundation $31,027 Santa Fe, NM, US Program Grant 2016
Palm Springs Gay Men's Chorus $15,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2016
The Lgbt Community Center Of The Desert $65,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2016
Chicagoland Toys For Tots $2,500 Bridgeview, IL, US Program Grant 2016
American Cancer Society $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Program Grant 2016
American Foundation For Arts Education $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Grant 2016
Chicago House & Social Service Agency $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Program Grant 2016
Global Peace Film Festival Inc $25,000 Winter Park, FL, US Program Grant 2016
Lion's Pride Parents $5,000 Frisco, TX, US Program Grant 2016
Palm Springs Cultural Center $5,000 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2016
Palm Springs Pride $8,108 Palm Springs, CA, US Program Grant 2016
Palm Desert Soccer Club $7,500 Palm Desert, CA, US Program Grant 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Western Wind Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 46-5138494
Website N/A
Address 1000 N WEST STREET SUITE 1200 Wilmington, DE 19801-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Western Wind Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President/exec Dir/treasurer Jeremy Hobbs
Secretary Joann Knoll

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.