Apparent Winds is located in Mount Pleasant, SC. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Apparent Winds is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
APPARENT WIND IS A GLOBAL EXPEDITION DEDICATED TO COLLECTING AND SHARING STORIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION WHILE CONDUCTING MARINE RESEARCH ABOARD SAILING VESSEL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2022 APPARENT WINDS SECURED A VESSEL THAT WILL ACT AS OUR OFFICE, PLATFORM FOR RESEARCH AND MEANS OF TRAVEL FOR OUR TEAM FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS. IN JULY OF 2022 WE BEGAN OUR REGULAR ON-BOARD OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTION PROGRAM WITH PARAMETERS INCLUDING SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURE, CONDUCTIVITY AND SALINITY. IN JULY WE ALSO BEGIN FIELD WORK IN ALASKA AND BRITISH COLUMBIA. WE INTERVIEWED, FILMED AND PRODUCED STORIES FROM INDIGENOUS LEADERS, SCIENTISTS AND OTHER PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE CURRENTLY WORKING TO PRESERVE ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. WE CONTINUED TO OPERATE IN THE FIELD FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR FROM ALASKA ON DOWN TO SAN DIEGO. WE HOSTED OUR FIRST OUTSIDE BIOLOGISTS ABOARD IN OCTOBER OF 2022 AND CONDUCTED A MARINE MAMMAL SURVEY ALONG THE COASTS OF WASHINGTON, OREGON AND CALIFORNIA. THREE OF OUR MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2022 INCLUDED 1 SECURING A VESSEL FOR OUR ORGANIZATION TO OPERATE FOR THE ENTIRETY OF OUR 10 YEAR EXPEDITION. 2 LAUNCHING OUR ON-BOARD OCEANOGRAPHIC DATA COLLECTION PROGRAM 3 LAUNCHING OUR STORYTELLING INITIATIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Name Not Listed Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Stephen Berger Board Chair | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Fitz Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
W Andrew Gowder Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jenny Pennycook Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kiera Rimbough Board Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $498,420 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $498,420 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $498,420 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
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 | $11,308 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $468 |
Office expenses | $3,344 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,084 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,541 |
All other expenses | $247 |
Total functional expenses | $482,843 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,577 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $15,577 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,577 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $15,577 |