Windward Fund
- Assets
- $328.2m
- Revenue
- $274.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 83
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 47-3522162
Organization Overview
Windward Fund is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Windward Fund employed 83 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Windward Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Windward Fund generated $274.3m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $107.8m during the year ending 12/2021.
Since 2016, Windward Fund has awarded 652 individual grants totaling $123,491,594. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WINDWARD FUND ADVANCES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT CONSERVATION, CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS, AND THE PROTECTION OF LAND, WILDLIFE, AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES. AS A 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY, WINDWARD HOSTS PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS AND GRANT-MAKING PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS CONSERVATION FROM A RANGE OF ANGLES. WINDWARD ALSO PROVIDES A PLATFORM FOR DONORS TO CONVENE AND COLLABORATE ON THESE ISSUES, LEVERAGING THE WORK OF OTHER CONSERVATION PROJECTS HOUSED AT THE FUND TO STRENGTHEN THEIR EFFORTS AND ADVANCE THE FIELD. WINDWARD IS GOVERNED BY TRUSTEES WITH DEEP EXPERIENCE IN RUNNING ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, MANAGING GRANTMAKING PORTFOLIOS, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENVIRONMENTAL (CLIMATE, CONSERVATION, AND ENERGY) 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.
AGRICULTURE, FOOD, NUTRITION PROGRAMS - WINDWARD FUND'S AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS FOCUS ON A RANGE OF ISSUED AIMED AT TRANSFORMING FOOD SYSTEMS TO GREATER ACCESSIBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY, WORKING ON TOPICS SUCH AS REGENERATIVE STEWARDSHIP OF AGRICULTURAL LANDS AND AN ENABLING INFRASTRUCTURE AND POLICY ENVIRONMENT FOR A HEALTHY FOOD SYSTEM. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED INCLUDE COORDINATION AMONG STAKEHOLDERS, GRANT MAKING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Marshall Project Director | 40 | $260,000 | |
Deepa Gupta Project Director | 30 | $239,020 | |
Anne-Marie Kline Project Director | 39 | $234,878 | |
Melanie R Allen Project Co-Director | 40 | $233,691 | |
Erin Rogers Project Co-Director | 40 | $233,349 | |
Lee Bodner Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Arabella Advisors Llc Admin., Operations & Management Services | 12/30/21 | $4,153,163 |
Act Now Coalition Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $978,500 |
Zonehaven Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $690,374 |
Potential Energy Coalition Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $950,000 |
Table Xi Partners Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $762,870 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $273,458,042 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $29,198,980 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $273,458,042 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,000 |
| Investment income | $90,108 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$27,738 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $274,341,513 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $63,662,935 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $8,740,358 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,359,513 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $140,099 |
| Other employee benefits | $789,573 |
| Payroll taxes | $508,451 |
| Fees for services: Management | $5,520,696 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $157,437 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,318 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $126,555 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,845,914 |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,473,241 |
| Office expenses | $53,653 |
| Information technology | $1,858,068 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,732 |
| Travel | $135,850 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $144,667 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $18,649 |
| Insurance | $48,912 |
| All other expenses | $8,827 |
| Total functional expenses | $107,774,502 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,987,956 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $194,596,907 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $117,803,774 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $75,483 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $533,530 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $197,997 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $328,195,647 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,056,016 |
| Grants payable | $30,743,787 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $35,799,803 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,488,450 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $290,907,394 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $328,195,647 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Windward Fund has awarded $63,670,616 in support to 250 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Pasadena, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $10,080,638 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $4,500,000 |
St Paul, MN PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $3,050,000 |
Greenbrae, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $1,960,000 |
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $1,648,727 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $1,350,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 85 grants that Windward Fund has recieved totaling $142,311,236.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Gordon E And Betty I Moore Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: TO ACCELERATE THE PROJECT FINANCE FOR PERMANENCE MODEL AS A TOOL FOR CONSERVATION FINANCING. | $15,175,000 |
Breakthrough Energy Foundation Kirkland, WA PURPOSE: Methane Hub Project | $15,000,000 |
Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $10,725,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THE METHANE HUB. | $10,000,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THE METHANE HUB. | $10,000,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF THE METHANE HUB. | $10,000,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
World Wildlife Fund Inc Washington, DC | $704,447,333 | $381,636,162 |
The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit Corporation Arlington, VA | $888,983,666 | $264,390,893 |
Conservation International Foundation Arlington, VA | $568,924,651 | $290,503,839 |
Windward Fund Washington, DC | $328,195,647 | $274,341,513 |
Berger Action Fund Inc Washington, DC | $351,661,665 | $309,671,160 |
Student Conservation Association Inc Arlington, VA | $24,445,728 | $38,897,444 |
The Alliance For Climate Protection Washington, DC | $25,753,907 | $26,022,257 |
National Recreation & Park Association Ashburn, VA | $21,753,457 | $20,081,113 |
Clean Future Forum Inc Washington, DC | $8,962,972 | $9,558,489 |
Chesapeake Bay Trust Annapolis, MD | $22,649,655 | $15,960,669 |
Council On Library And Information Resources Alexandria, VA | $9,356,231 | $5,065,712 |
Rights And Resources Institute Inc Washington, DC | $36,334,536 | $33,675,806 |