EIN 47-3522162

Windward Fund

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
125
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
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
$198,128,051
2022
Total expenses
$203,032,217
2022
Total assets
$337,278,177
2022
Num. employees
125
2022

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.
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.
Civil rights, social action, and advocacy programs - Windward's civil rights, social action, and advocacy programs focus on a range of issues including addressing environmental inequality, advocating for accountability, ensuring voices are being heard, and embracing a sustainable future.
Other programs - Windward Fund's other programs include agriculture, food, and nutrition, and capacity building.

Grants made by Windward Fund

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Carbon MapperEnvironmental Programs$20,000,000
Home Planet FundEnvironmental Programs$19,950,000
Potential Energy CoalitionEnvironmental Programs$13,084,686
...and 310 more grants made totalling $143,370,320

Who funds Windward Fund

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Philanthropic TrustEnvironment, Animals$15,181,881
Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)Environment$11,108,000
Sergey Brin Family FoundationGeneral Operating Support$10,502,546
...and 90 more grants received totalling $137,076,566

Personnel at Windward Fund

NameTitleCompensation
Cammie CroftProject Chief of Staff$231,903
Ethridge DarlenePresident
Erin RogersProject Director$240,863
Stephen PantanoProject Head of Research$199,554
Lee BodnerBoard Chair$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Windward Fund

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$194,324,586
Program services$88,512
Investment income and dividends$2,568,349
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$5,420
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,141,184
Total revenues$198,128,051

Form 990s for Windward Fund

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-10990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-28990View PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 18, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 13, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 28 new grant, including a grant for $8,000,000 from Waverley Street Foundation
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 47 new grant, including a grant for $11,108,000 from Silicon Valley Community Foundation (SVCF)
December 28, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 3 new vendors, including , , and
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible 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
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