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EIN 47-3522162

Windward Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
136
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
Description
The Windward Fund was founded in response to donors who expressed a desire to be more connected to their peers’ work, and to partner with experts in conservation nonprofit management to execute bold initiatives.
Total revenues
$212,371,954
2023
Total expenses
$211,847,409
2023
Total assets
$355,450,224
2023
Num. employees
136
2023

Program areas at Windward Fund

Environmental programs - Windward Fund's environmental programs focus on a range of conservation, climate, and energy issues in the u.s. and abroad. These issues include water solutions in the american west, climate resilience, alternative energy sources, reduction of deforestation, and conservation planning. Our work primarily includes convening, grantmaking, communications, coordination among stakeholders, civic and media engagement, and public awareness campaigns.
Capacity building - Windward's capacity building projects support the capacity development of grantees who work across environmental, climate, energy, and other charitable issues.
Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief - Windward's public safety, disaster preparedness and relief programs focus on a range of issues including assisting public agencies on disaster response, improving risk mitigation measures, and developing advanced safety solutions.
Other programs - Windward Fund's other programs include: agriculture, food, and nutrition; and civil rights, social action, and advocacy.

Grants made by Windward Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Potential Energy CoalitionEnvironmental Programs$13,191,061
Regents of the University of California / University of CaliforniaEnvironmental Programs$9,347,488
Clean Air Task Force (CATF)Environmental Programs$5,274,812
...and 277 more grants made totalling $102,042,287

Who funds Windward Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Environment$11,108,000
Sergey Brin Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$10,502,546
Tides FoundationSustainable Environment$10,200,000
...and 108 more grants received totalling $138,529,006

Personnel at Windward Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Cammie CroftProject Chief of Staff$231,903
Erin RogersProject Director$240,863
Stephen PantanoProject Head of Research$199,554
Lee BodnerBoard Chair$0
Harry DruckerSecretary and Treasurer$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Windward Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$201,423,379
Program services$279,538
Investment income and dividends$9,540,442
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,253
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,127,342
Total revenues$212,371,954

Form 990s for Windward Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990View PDF
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

Organizations like Windward Fund

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Open Space Institute Land Trust (OSI)New York, NY$74,821,096
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DC$415,545,535
The Trust for Public LandSan Francisco, CA$297,379,545
ClimateWorks FoundationSan Francisco, CA$266,466,761
National Park Foundation (NPF)Washington, DC$151,584,507
New Venture FundWashington, DC$669,088,461
The Conservation FundArlington, VA$327,435,060
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA$286,003,328
Rewild (GWC)Austin, TX$53,334,340
Geisinger Health FoundationDanville, PA$93,271,726
Data update history
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 4 new vendors, including , , , and
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $10,200,000 from Tides Foundation
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $5,500,000 from The JPB Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $3,255,000 from Tides Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCorporate foundationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1828 L St NW 300-c
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
windwardfund.org/ 
Phone
(202) 795-3074
IRS details
EIN
47-3522162
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0250375
FTB Entity ID
3972248
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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