Windward Fund
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Windward Fund is a environment organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $274.3 million. EIN: 473522162.
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Windward fund hosts initiatives that pursue bold solutions to environmental challenges.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyWindward Fund is a registered environment nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 473522162. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 91/100 for environment charities in United States. The organization reports $308M in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Windward Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 91/100.
Windward Fund is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Windward Fund has $308M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Windward Fund is classified as a Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a very-large organization. It has $308M in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Windward Fund. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Windward Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Windward Fund profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Windward Fund is a environment organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $274.3 million. EIN: 473522162. Windward Fund is classified as a environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among environment charities registered in United States: Windward Fund's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $308M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Windward Fund are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Windward Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 473522162, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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WINDWARD FUND is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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NeutralForeign billionaires funnel $2.6B to US advocacy groups to influence policy, watchdog report claims - 930 WFMD Free Talk
Watchdog: Donations to liberal causes will continue despite Arabella’s rebrand - The Center Square
Arabella Advisors Dissolves After Years of GOP-Led Investigations - Chronicle of Philanthropy
New Entity Sunflower Services Purchasing Fiscal Sponsorship Services Business from Arabella Advisors - The Manila Times
Left-wing dark-money megadonors, including George Soros, contribute $20M to groups funding protests against Trump’s DC crime crackdown - New York Post
Foreign Grants: The Darkest of “Dark Money” - Capital Research Center
BEST OF 2024Donors to the Arabella Advisors Network - Capital Research Center
Left-wing dark money network hauled in more than $1.3B in anonymous donations for liberal causes in 2023 - Fox News
Democracy Give Guide 2024 - The San Francisco Foundation
Democratic dark money fuels ‘nonpartisan’ climate group behind swing state ads - Washington Examiner
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Quick facts about Windward Fund
- What is Windward Fund?
- Windward Fund is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Windward Fund is a environment organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $274.3 million. EIN: 473522162.
- When was Windward Fund founded?
- Windward Fund was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Windward Fund?
- Lynn Mcnair serves as President.
- Where is Windward Fund located?
- Headquartered in Washington, United States.
- What is Windward Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Windward Fund trustworthy?
- Windward Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Windward Fund's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 473522162.
- What is Windward Fund's website?
- http://www.windwardfund.org