The Windermere Foundation is a 501©(3) nonprofit organization created by Windermere Real Estate for the purpose of raising and distributing funds to support low-income and homeless assistance programs for families throughout the Western U.S.

For our purposes, “family” is defined as a parent(s) or legal guardian with one or more child(ren) under the age of 18 in their care. All funds must be distributed through an eligible nonprofit organization and readily tracked back to the families and children being served. Public schools, colleges and vocational schools are also eligible for funding.

EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS THAT ARE SUPPORTED:

- Rent assistance
- Utility assistance
- Food assistance
- Most programs assisting low-income and/or homeless children/youth
- Holiday assistance
- Job training
- Public school assistance (field trips, camps, instrument rentals)

*Sponsorship and administrative expenses are not eligible for Windermere Foundation funds.

Social service organizations that assist low-income and homeless families may apply for a grant through a local Windermere office. Please visit our website at Windermere.com for a complete list of Windermere offices by state. Click on “Agents” at the top navigation bar of the Windermere.com home page, select “Search Directory”, then enter your zip code. Offices local to your project will populate based on your zip code. Each office has a Foundation Representative who will receive and review your application. Please contact the office for the name of their current Foundation Representative. It’s at the discretion of each office or group as to which programs (applications) they would like to support with their Foundation funds.

Deadlines are determined at the local level, so please contact your local Windermere office/rep and ask if they have any deadlines for applying. Grant amounts vary depending on the office you are applying through. In 2015 the average grant awarded was $2,300.