Windward Fund
Windward Fund is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) that provides fiscal sponsorship, domestic and international grantmaking, and donor collaboration to advance climate, conservation, and environmental justice projects. The site describes project hosting, a project directory, and financial filings (Form 990s) confirming organizational details.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations or project teams focused on climate, conservation, and environmental justice (including projects seeking fiscal sponsorship or donor-collaboration support).
Good Fit
- • Project work clearly framed in environmental conservation, climate, or environmental justice.
- • Readiness for multi-year grants or large awards (evidence of program capacity and budget).
- • Willingness to use fiscal sponsorship or hosted-project arrangements.
- • Geographic scope that can be national or state-level; demonstrated project outcomes and partnerships.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year reached recipients in 47 states with roughly 86% of dollars going outside the foundation's home state, indicating a national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 458 distinct grantees across a wide institutional mix (universities, national NGOs, project entities) and a broad grant-size distribution, which indicates a large and diverse recipient set.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of openness: 293 new grantees appeared in 2024 (about 64% of recipients), and although no formal public grant guidelines were found, the organization lists a newprojects email and website contact—together these suggest unfamiliar applicants can and do enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
