ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND PHILANTHROPY RELATING TO THE ROOT CAUSES OF CLIMATE CHANGE, EXTRACTIVE CAPITALISM, STRUCTURAL INEQUITIES, AND DISINFORMATION; PROTECTION OF BIODIVERSITY THROUGH ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION; LAND PRESERVATION; NATURE-BASED CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS; ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT OF INDIGENOUS AMERICANS, PEOPLE OF COLOR, REPARATIONS FOR IMPACT OF ANCESTORS ACTIONS; PROTECTING DEMOCRACY; PROVIDING LEGAL AID; PROTECTING WOMEN'S RIGHTS, INCLUDING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE; JUDICIAL, POLICE, AND PRISON REFORM; LOBBYING AND OTHER ADVOCACY IN SUPPORT OF THESE ISSUES; AND MAKING GRANTS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$64.0M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.4M
+5791.9% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$786K
+1864.0% YoY
About Tail Wind Trust
Based on IRS filings
Tail Wind Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in JACKSON, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $64.0M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $63,983,322 | $64,510,592 |
| Revenue | $1,780,457 | $64,603,631 |
| Expenses | $2,422,959 | $97,807 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,780,457 | $1,778,475 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Marin Community Foundation ($1,446,750), Holdfast Trust ($750,000), Cornell University ($160,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION NOVATO, CA | PHILANTHROPY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,446,750 |
| HOLDFAST TRUST JACKSON, WY | PHILANTHROPY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $750,000 |
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, NY | PHILANTHROPY RELATED TO PROTECTING OUR PLANET FROM CLIMATE CHANGE; GENERAL SUPPORT | $160,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tail Wind Trust?
Tail Wind Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in JACKSON, WY. It holds $64.0M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Tail Wind Trust?
As of 2023, Tail Wind Trust holds $64.0M in total assets with $1.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $2.4M in 2023.
Where does Tail Wind Trust operate?
Tail Wind Trust has awarded grants in California, New York, Wyoming.
What size grants does Tail Wind Trust award?
In 2023, Tail Wind Trust awarded 3 grants totaling $2.4M — an average of about $786K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tail Wind Trust's EIN?
Tail Wind Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6583712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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