NonprofitsWindward Fund

Environment

Windward Fund

WASHINGTON, DC

Total revenue

$308.2M

Total expenses

$251.3M

Net assets

$320.2M

Grants received

$516.5M

484 grants

EIN

473522162

Tax year

2024

Mission

Windward fund hosts initiatives that pursue bold solutions to environmental challenges.

Programs

3 programs

Agriculture, food, and nutrition - windward's agriculture, food, and nutrition projects support community food production and strengthen regional food systems by increasing access to information, services and resources for food producers.

Expenses: $12.9MGrants: $6.8M

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.

Expenses: $1.3MGrants: $546K

Capacity building - windward's capacity building projects support the capacity development of grantees who work across environmental, climate, energy, and other charitable issues.

Expenses: $1.1MGrants: $735K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$295.3M
Program service revenue$746K
Investment income$10.8M
Other revenue$1.4M
Total revenue$308.2M

Expenses

Grants paid$176.4M
Salaries & benefits$21.4M
Fundraising$1.2M
Other expenses$53.3M
Total expenses$251.3M
Total assets$432.7M
Net assets$320.2M

People

14 listed

NameRoleCompensation

LYNN MCNAIR

PRESIDENT

Board

$241K

40 hrs/wk

JASMINE HALL RATLIFF

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

LEE BODNER

BOARD CHAIR

Board

1 hrs/wk

RACHEL LEON

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

HARRY DRUCKER

SECRETARY & TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

BRUCE BOYD

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

DAVID FUKUZAWA

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

PAT GONZALES ROGERS

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

KRISTEN GRIMM

DIRECTOR

Board

1 hrs/wk

SARAH SMITH

PROJECT PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Staff

$296K

40 hrs/wk

JAMES WALKER

PROJECT CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Staff

$280K

40 hrs/wk

SARAH LAKE

PROJECT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Staff

$259K

40 hrs/wk

ERIN ROGERS

PROJECT CO-DIRECTOR

Staff

$257K

40 hrs/wk

MELANIE ALLEN

PROJECT CO-DIRECTOR

Staff

$254K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

ARABELLA ADVISORS LLC

ADMIN., OPERATIONS & SUPPORT SERVICES

$7.7M

PURPOSE VENTURE ADVISORS LLC

CONSULTING SERVICES

$1.8M

MISSION OPERATIONS LLC

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

$675K

ABERNETHY SCHWARTZ PARTNERS LLC

CONSULTING SERVICES

$368K

PETER CURTICE

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

$312K

Grants received

Showing 200 of 484

FromAmountPurposeYear
$17.8M
ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION
2024
$7.4M
SETTLE OUTSTANDING COSTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE TERMINATION OF OUR FISCAL SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT.
2024
$6.7M
FOR THE METHANE HUB
2024
$6.5M
METHANE INITIATIVES
2024
$6.2M
ADVANCING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE THROUGH THE FUND TO BUILD GRASSROOTS POWER
2024
$6M
Project support for an interdisciplinary network to create and advance developments in the energy, agriculture, and waste sectors
2024
$5M
IN SUPPORT OF THE METHANE HUB
2024
$3M
GRANTS TO PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
2024
$3M
GLOBAL METHANE HUB'S METHANE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROJECT
2024
$2.8M
CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY RESEARCH
2024
$2.5M
IN SUPPORT OF CAPACITY BUILDING
2024
$2M
IN SUPPORT OF CAPACITY BUILDING
2024
$2M
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
$1.9M
General operating support and project support
2024
$1.8M
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
2024
$1.5M
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE HEARTLAND FUND
2024
$1.4M
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
2024
$1.3M
FOR THE HIVE FUND FOR CLIMATE AND GENDER JUSTICE
2024
$1.3M
POWERING COMMUNITIES
2024
$1.1M
Grants were made to the Windward Fund to support the Daybreak Fund, including projects that address, reduce and mitigate water quality impacts in Lake Michigan, and to provide staff support for the Fund for Lake Michigan to facilitate the FFLM's operations and advance its mission.
2024
$1M
HEARTLAND FUND
2024
$1M
IN SUPPORT OF ITS PROJECT, THE HIVE FUND FOR CLIMATE AND GENDER JUSTICE
2024
$1M
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY
2024
$1M
For program support
2024
$1M
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$1M
ENVIORNMENTALLY-SMART PRACTICES IN SMALL AGRICTULTURE IN THE UPPER MIDWEST
2024
$920K
TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS ON THE BENEFITS OF CLEAN TRANSPORTATION.
2024
$900K
81156 SUPPORTING THE HEARTLAND FUND IN ENSURING AN EQUITABLE RURAL SHARE OF FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT, AND CLIMATE-FOCUSED RESOURCES
2024
$855K
82337 SUPPORTING THE HEARTLAND FUND IN PROTECTING AND EXPANDING DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION IN RURAL AND SMALL TOWNS
2024
$800K
CORE SUPPORT TO HEARTLAND FUND FOR THE RESOURCE RURAL INITIATIVE
2024
$800K
GLOBAL METHANE HUB
2024
$765K
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
2024
$750K
IN SUPPORT OF ITS PROJECT HEARTLAND FUND'S RURAL DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE
2024
$750K
FURTHER 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2024
$650K
PROJECT SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF GRASSROOTS LEADERS TO ADVANCE EQUITABLE CLIMATE AND CLEAN ENERGY GUIDELINES
2024
$650K
PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS
2024
$600K
RURAL DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE
2024
$500K
SAFER CHEM IMP FUND
2024
$500K
to support the development of innovative climate solutions in rural communities across the Midwest
2024
$400K
FOR FUND RURAL CLIMATE PARTNERSHIP'S COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM
2024
$347K
TO SUPPORT THE GULF SOUTH GRANTMAKING PROJECT
2024
$325K
to support a project focused on reducing harmful emissions and increasing clean electricity use in homes
2024
$300K
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CHARITY'S PURPOSE
2024
$300K
FOR CLEAN TOMORROW'S CLEAN ENERGY INNOVATION AND SITING PROGRAMS
2024
$300K
CLEAN TOMORROW
2024
$259K
TO PROTECT THE CLIMATE, REDUCE POLLUTION, AND STRENGTHEN ECONOMIES ($34,000); TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES MOST AFFECTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE ($225,000)
2024
$250K
PROJECT SUPPORT FOR FRONTLINE ORGANIZATIONS TO ENGAGE IN BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION
2024
$250K
to support a fund focused on helping communities affected by environmental challenges in the Western Lake Michigan basin
2024
$250K
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
2024
$233K
FOR THE MOVING FORWARD NETWORK
2024
$230K
Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
2024
$200K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$185K
AGRICULTURE & FOOD, ENVIRONMENT
2024
$174K
ENCOURAGING A JUST TRANSITION AWAY FROM FOSSIL FUELS
2024
$150K
Grant Sub-Award
2024
$150K
POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
2024
$150K
POLICY DEVELOPMENT
2024
$150K
For program support
2024
$125K
To support nature-based climate solutions in the western Lake Michigan basin of Wisconsin and Northern Illinois to maximize impacts on climate change, water quality and social equity.
2024
$100K
For program support
2024
$100K
fiscal sponsor grant for Heartland Fund
2024
$100K
HEARTLAND FUND (MULTI-YEAR)
2024
$100K
HIVE FUND PROJECT
2024
$100K
Daybreak Fund: Natural Climate Solutions for Lake michigan
2024
$100K
GENERAL SUPPORT FOR HEARTLAND FUND
2024
$91K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$89K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$85K
Environment & Animals
2024
$80K
HIVE FUND FOR CLIMATE AND GENDER JUSTICE - INVESTS IN THE EXPERTISE AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF ORGANIZATIONS BUILDING POWER TO ADDRESS INTERSECTING CLIMATE, GENDER, AND RACIAL JUSTICE CRISES.
2024
$75K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2024
$75K
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROJECT
2024
$70K
TO EXPAND MISSION
2024
$52K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$50K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$25K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$25K
501(C)(3) GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT
2024
$20K
Global Methane Hub
2024
$20K
Organizational Support
2024
$17K
Organizational Support
2024
$10K
CHARITABLE
2024
$10K
HEARTLAND FUND'S RURAL YOUTH VOTER FUND
2024
$10K
PROJECT FUND
2024
$20.0M
ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION
2023
$10.2M
SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
2023
$7.5M
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
2023
$6.7M
FOR THE METHANE HUB
2023
$6.2M
ADVANCING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE THROUGH THE FUND TO BUILD GRASSROOTS POWER
2023
$5M
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$4M
in support of the Methane Hub
2023
$3.8M
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
2023
$3.7M
CLIMATE SCIENCE & POLICY RESEARCH
2023
$3.3M
To support research, education, and outreach about clean and healthy homes
2023
$3M
GLOBAL METHANE HUB'S METHANE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROJECT
2023
$3.0M
ADVANCING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
2023
$2.5M
BUILD CAPACITY OF ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT FEDERAL CLIMATE INVESTMENTS
2023
$2.5M
COORDINATE AND FUND PLANT-BASED AND ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS
2023
$2.2M
HUMAN SERVICES
2023
$2M
FOR REWIRING AMERICA'S REWIRING COMMUNITIES PROJECT
2023
$2M
HIVE FUND GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$1.6M
GENERAL PURPOSE CONTRIBUTION
2023
$1.5M
GRANTS FROM DONOR ADVISED FUNDS- OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$1.5M
HEARTLAND FUND
2023
$1.5M
FOR THE HIVE FUND FOR CLIMATE AND GENDER JUSTICE
2023
$1.5M
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$1.3M
FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PATHWAYS TO LAUNCH A GLOBAL FIRE SATELLITE CONSTELLATION.
2023
$1.3M
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
2023
$1.3M
CORE SUPPORT FOR THE HEARTLAND FUND
2023
$1.3M
FOR THE HIVE FUND FOR CLIMATE AND GENDER JUSTICE
2023
$1.2M
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$1.1M
Environment
2023
$1.0M
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$1M
81156 SUPPORTING THE HEARTLAND FUND IN ENSURING AN EQUITABLE RURAL SHARE OF FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIC-DEVELOPMENT, AND CLIMATE-FOCUSED RESOURCES
2023
$1M
CORE SUPPORT TO HEARTLAND FUND FOR THE RESOURCE RURAL INITIATIVE
2023
$1M
ACCELERATE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY
2023
$1M
To position clean energy, low-carbon jobs, and climate-friendly agriculture practices as a primary driver of abundant, equitable job creation in rural America
2023
$1M
in support of its project, the Hive Fund for Climate and Gender Justice
2023
$1M
FURTHER 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2023
$1M
Methane Hub
2023
$1M
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2023
$1M
CONTRIBUTION
2023
$1M
FOR THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF GLOBAL METHANE HUB
2023
$1M
FOR HEARTLAND FUND'S RURAL CLIMATE PARTNERSHIP
2023
$1M
2023 RAPID RESPONSE
2023
$800K
GLOBAL METHANE HUB
2023
$775K
Grants were made to the Windward Fund to support the Daybreak Fund, including projects that address, reduce and mitigate water quality impacts in Lake Michigan, and to provide staff support for the Fund for Lake Michigan to facilitate the FFLM's operations and advance its mission.
2023
$750K
COMMUNITY ORGANIZING
2023
$750K
RESOURCE RURAL, A HEARTLAND FUND FEDERAL IMPLEMENTATION INITIATIVE
2023
$647K
THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT GRANTEES HUB PROGRAM.
2023
$625K
For core support of the Heartland Fund, a funder collaborative working to strengthen civic engagement in rural communities
2023
$600K
TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND ANALYSIS TO ADVANCE ENERGY OPTIMIZATION. TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE.
2023
$596K
CONSERVATION
2023
$533K
CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES
2023
$500K
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
2023
$500K
SUPPORT TO PROTECT AND EXPAND DEMOCRATIC SYSTEMS
2023
$500K
TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE'S HEARTLAND FUND IN ENSURING EQUITY AND INCLUSION OF RURAL AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF FEDERAL LEGISLATION
2023
$500K
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
2023
$500K
TO UNLOCK OPEN-SYSTEM CDR DATA FOR SHARED ACTION
2023
$500K
TO UNLOCK OPEN-SYSTEM CDR DATA FOR SHARED ACTION
2023
$500K
THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF HIVE FUND FOR GENDER AND CLIMATE JUSTICE
2023
$500K
To support organizations that are advancing equitable building electrification in frontline communities across the Midwest.
2023
$500K
To support innovative solutions to climate justice in rural communities across the Midwest.
2023
$400K
Special Initiatives
2023
$400K
To support coordination of the MRD Coalition.
2023
$350K
STRENGTHENING THE CAPACITY OF GRASSROOTS LEADERS TO ADVANCE CLIMATE AND CLEAN-ENERGY POLICIES GROUNDED IN GENDER AND RACIAL EQUITY
2023
$350K
PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS
2023
$332K
IN SUPPORT OF REDUCING WILDFIRE RISK IN TWO NORTHERN CALIFORNIA COUNTIES ON NATIVE AMERICAN LANDS, ENABLING LOCAL TRIBES AND THEIR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES TO ADVANCE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND ECOSYSTEM HEALTH.
2023
$300K
SAFER CHEM IMP FUND
2023
$300K
FOR THE EQUITABLE BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION FUND
2023
$300K
Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems
2023
$275K
HIVE FUND FOR CLIMATE/GENDER JUSTICE
2023
$267K
SUPPORT FOR WILDFIRE CRISIS PROGRAMS
2023
$250K
EXPANDING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
2023
$250K
SUPPORTING FRONTLINE ORGANIZATIONS TO ENGAGE IN BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION FRAMEWORK DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
2023
$250K
To support nature-based solutions to climate, health, and equity in the Western Lake Michigan basin
2023
$250K
CLEAN TOMORROW
2023
$246K
ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS
2023
$200K
CIVIC PARTICIPATION - PROJECT SUPPORT
2023
$200K
Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems
2023
$195K
CLIMATE AND CONSERVATION 2.0 PROJECT
2023
$175K
FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
2023
$150K
To build capacity for grassroots, frontline, and base-building organizations and leaders in communities of color and low-income communities to support their self-determined priorities in building electrification efforts
2023
$150K
HIVE FUND FOR CLIMATE AND GENDER JUSTICE PROJECT
2023
$100K
Futhering the mission of the Org
2023
$100K
Futhering the mission of the Org
2023
$100K
PROJECT SUPPORT
2023
$100K
FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
2023
$100K
HEARTLAND FUND (MULTI-YEAR)
2023
$100K
FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
2023
$100K
project support
2023
$100K
HIVE FUND PROJECT
2023
$100K
FOR USE BY ITS BLUECONDUIT CHARITABLE FUND IN SUPPORT OF USING DATA-DRIVEN TECHNOLOGY TO HELP CITIES REDUCE THE COST OF IDENTIFYING AND REMOVING LEAD IN ORDER TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.
2023
$95K
EQUITABLE BUILDING ELECTRIFICATION FUND: A COLLABORATION FOR FRONTLINE COMMUNITIES
2023
$80K
HIVE FUND FOR CLIMATE AND GENDER JUSTICE - INVESTS IN THE EXPERTISE AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS OF ORGANIZATIONS BUILDING POWER TO ADDRESS INTERSECTING CLIMATE, GENDER, AND RACIAL JUSTICE CRISES.
2023
$80K
FOR HIVE FUND'S STAFF AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
2023
$80K
Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
2023
$75K
CAPACITY BUILDING/GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$75K
FOR USE BY ITS FARM TO FORK COLLABORATIVE TOWARDS THE COST OF COORDINATING A DIVERSE AND EQUITABLE COALITION OF GOOD FOOD POLICY ADVOCATES IN THE U.S.
2023
$75K
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PROJECT
2023
$75K
OTHER - PROJECT SUPPORT
2023
$62K
RURAL DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE
2023
$60K
FUNDING FOR GENERAL CHARITABLE OPERATIONS
2023
$53K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$50K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$50K
PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$50K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR HEARTLAND FUND
2023

Funded by

$516.5M from 189 funders · 484 grants · 2017–2024

Freedom Together Foundation

$53.8M · 20 grants · 2020–2024

The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

$41.7M · 22 grants · 2020–2024

Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund

$38.3M · 3 grants · 2022–2024

National Philanthropic Trust

$26.1M · 5 grants · 2019–2023

Silicon Valley Community Foundation

$24.2M · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Tides Foundation

$17.7M · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Waverley Street Foundation

$17.3M · 4 grants · 2020–2022

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$16.3M · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Details

EIN473522162
NTEE codeC30
Subsection03
Ruling date2015-06
Formed2015
Employees181
Volunteers90