WINDGATE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$77.0M-25% YoY
Grants
275
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
220
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Windgate Foundation is a private foundation whose purpose is to advance contemporary craft and strengthen visual arts education in the United States. The foundation also supports children and youth in the State of Arkansas. Their work is inspired by organizations that craft equitable and innovative resources to help artists, makers, educators, and communities thrive.
Focus Areas
Funded Initiatives
$751M+ grants since 1993, $358M assets, $25M Arkansas State University Windgate Hall largest gift in university history, $20M University Central Arkansas Fine and Performing Arts Center, $9.49M Arkansas State University 2025, $3.5M Arrowmont University Fellows Endowment, Windgate Fellowship $15K annual awards 10 emerging artists
How to Apply
Does not accept unsolicited grant inquiries. Only organizations that have received Windgate funding in past 5 years may apply through grantee portal. Application deadlines March 1, July 1, October 1. Closed foundation for existing grantees only.
Does Not Fund
No unsolicited inquiries accepted, must have received Windgate funding within past 5 years to be eligible, focus limited to contemporary craft and visual arts education plus Arkansas children/youth, operates as closed foundation for existing partners only
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$77.0M
Grants
275
Median
$50K
States
35
$101.9M
Grants
271
Median
$54K
States
39
$94.0M
Grants
276
Median
$50K
States
38
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$2K
Smallest
$25K
25th Pctile
$125K
75th Pctile
$25.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $25K and $125K.
Largest Recent Grants
$25.0M
2024
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
AR · ART EDUCATION IMPROVEMENT
$8.1M
2024
ARTSPACE PROJECTS
MN · ART & CULTURE
$4.0M
2024
WOMEN & CHILDREN FIRST THE CENTER AGAINST FAMILY VIOLENCE
AR · COMMUNITY SUPPORT/IMPROVEMENT
$3.0M
2024
METAL MUSEUM
TN · ART & CULTURE
$2.6M
2024
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FORT SMITH FOUNDATION
AR · HEALTH/WELLNESS
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.