WINDWARD FUND: Form 990, tax year 2015

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Organization
WINDWARD FUND (EIN 47-3522162)
Tax period
2015-02-25 to 2015-12-31
Filed
2016-11-09
IRS object ID
201633149349302958
Schema version
2015v2.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

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Activity Or MissionTHE WINDWARD FUND ADVANCES PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT CONSERVATION, CLIMATEAND 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. THE FUND IS MANAGED BY SPECIALISTS EXPERIENCED IN CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WHO PROVIDE STRATEGIC SUPPORT, GUIDANCE ON BEST PRACTICES, AND OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERTISE TO HOSTED PROJECTS.ActivityOrMissionDesc
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MissionTHE 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. THE FUND IS MANAGED BY SPECIALISTS EXPERIENCED IN CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WHO PROVIDE STRATEGIC SUPPORT, GUIDANCE ON BEST PRACTICES, AND OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERTISE TO HOSTED PROJECTS.MissionDesc
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Form And Line ReferencePART II, SHORT YEAR EXPLANATION:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation2015 TAX YEAR IS A SHORT YEAR (I.E. 02/15 - 12/15) AND FIRST YEAR THE ORGANIZATION STARTED THE OPERATIONS.ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

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Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationTHE FUND IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE). IN ADDITION, THE FUND QUALIFIES FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS DEDUCTIONS AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. INCOME WHICH IS NOT RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES, LESS APPLICABLE DEDUCTIONS, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. THERE WAS NO TAX LIABILITY FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE PERIOD FROM FEBRUARY 25, 2015 (INCEPTION), TO DECEMBER 31, 2015. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FUND'S TAX RETURNS ARE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND EXAMINATION BY FEDERAL AND STATE AUTHORITIES. THE FUND IS NOT AWARE OF ANY ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. BECAUSE THE FUND WAS FORMED DURING 2015, THAT YEAR IS THE ONLY TAX YEAR OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES.ExplanationTxt

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

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TransactionSEE PART VTransactionDesc
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

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Form And Line ReferenceSCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
Explanation(A) NAME OF PERSON: ARABELLA ADVISORS, LLC(B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION:ENTITY MORE THAN 35% OWNED BY ERIC KESSLER, PRESIDENT(C) AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION: $58,293(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: SPECIFICALLY, ARABELLA ADVISORS PROVIDED1) STAFF FOR WINDWARD PROJECTS; 2) OPERATIONAL SUPPORT IN MANAGING THEORGANIZATION AND 3) SUPPLEMENTAL CONSULTING SUPPORT FOR SOME WINDWARD PROJECTS.(E) SHARING OF ORGANIZATION REVENUES? = NOExplanationTxt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3WINDWARD FUND HAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARABELLA ADVISORS, LLC. DURING THE YEAR, WINDWARD FUND PAID TO ARABELLS ADVISORS $58,293 FOR MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL, AND REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8AWINDWARD DID NOT HAVE BOARD MEETINGS IN 2015.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8BWINDWARD DID NOT HAVE BOARD MEETINGS IN 2015.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF WINDWARD FUND AND THE FUND'S LEGAL COUNSEL REVIEWED THE 990 BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE POLICY IS MONITORED AT THE BOARD LEVEL. COVERED INDIVIDUALS CANNOT VOTE ON MATTERS BEFORE THE BOARD WHEN THEY HAVE A CONFLICT IN THE MATTER. DISINTERESTED MEMBERS MUST DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THERE ARE ANY SUITABLE ALTERNATIVES TO POTENTIAL TRANSACTIONS THAT CAUSE CONFLICT. IF A COVERED PERSON IS FOUND IN VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY IT MAY BE CAUSE FOR REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15NONE OF THE NAMED POSITIONS EXISTED OR RECEIVED COMPENSATION DURING THE YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE FUND DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C2015 IS THE FIRST YEAR OF OPERATIONS. THE BOARD COMMENCED ITS OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WINDWARD FUND'S GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS.

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