Windward Fund
- Assets
- $337.3m
- Revenue
- $198.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 125
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- 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 12/2022, Windward Fund employed 125 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 12/2022, Windward Fund generated $198.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $203.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Windward Fund has awarded 972 individual grants totaling $268,065,531. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WINDWARD FUND HOSTS INITIATIVES THAT PURSUE BOLD SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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.
OTHER PROGRAMS - WINDWARD FUND'S OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NUTRITION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING.
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.
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.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cammie Croft Project Chief Of Staff | 40 | $231,903 | |
Erin Rogers Project Co-Director | 40 | $240,863 | |
Melanie R Allen Project Co-Director | 40 | $240,863 | |
Patricianna Rhee Project Chief Partnerships Officer | 40 | $197,828 | |
Stephen Pantano Project Head Of Research | 40 | $199,554 | |
Lee Bodner Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Abernethy Schwartz Partners Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $1,182,750 |
Arabella Advisors Llc Admin., Operations & Support Services | 12/30/22 | $6,260,770 |
Tminus11 Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $1,046,660 |
Conservation Strategy Group Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $633,719 |
Purpose Venture Advisors Llc Project Management | 12/30/22 | $840,000 |
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 | $194,324,586 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,934,028 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $194,324,586 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $88,512 |
| Investment income | $2,568,349 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,420 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $198,128,051 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $143,980,688 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $20,438,273 |
| 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 | $9,039,779 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $430,196 |
| Other employee benefits | $966,591 |
| Payroll taxes | $644,351 |
| Fees for services: Management | $6,610,165 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $298,326 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $55,238 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $142,134 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,262,317 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,374,970 |
| Office expenses | $101,797 |
| Information technology | $2,629,408 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,944 |
| Travel | $936,884 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $716,290 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,046 |
| Insurance | $112,230 |
| All other expenses | $26,290 |
| Total functional expenses | $203,032,217 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,172,712 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $212,311,790 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $108,744,540 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $117,045 |
| 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 | $231,082 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,578,434 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $122,574 |
| Total assets | $337,278,177 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,246,357 |
| Grants payable | $58,763,574 |
| 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 | $65,009,931 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,217,157 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $267,051,089 |
| 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 | $337,278,177 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Windward Fund has awarded $144,573,937 in support to 320 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
4 VENIR INC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $100,000 |
9TO5 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKING WOMEN INC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $300,000 |
A BETTER CHANCE A BETTER COMMUNITY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $200,000 |
CENTER FOR COALFIELD JUSTICE PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $120,000 |
CASA DE MARYLAND INC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $75,000 |
CENTER FOR CLEAN AIR POLICY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $535,973 |