WINDWARD FUND
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The Windward Fund, a 501(c)3 organization, is a significant grantmaker that disbursed $137.7 million across 856 grantees in 2024, primarily focusing on California, New York, and Washington, D.C. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Windward Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
2
Natural resources
Agriculture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Carbon Mapper Inc
$35.1M
7%
Potential Energy Coalition Inc
$30.8M
6%
HOME PLANET FUND
$20M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
458
Median 1st year grant
$92.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$120K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WINDWARD FUND?
No. WINDWARD FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WINDWARD FUND give?
WINDWARD FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WINDWARD FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WINDWARD FUND fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $92 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WINDWARD FUND make each year?
In 2024, WINDWARD FUND awarded about 460 grants, totaling nearly $137.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WINDWARD FUND fund recently?
In 2024, WINDWARD FUND awarded grants to about 860 grantees. Recent grantees include Carbon Mapper Inc, Potential Energy Coalition Inc, and HOME PLANET FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WINDWARD FUND?
WINDWARD FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.