APPARENT WINDS

EIN: 874332088 501(c)(3) Environment

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC

Total Revenue
$146,408
Total Expenses
$138,730
Total Assets
$23,255
Net Assets
$23,255
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
PRENTICE BROWER
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

APPARENT WINDS, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $146K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 71% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $139K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

APPARENT WIND IS A GLOBAL EXPEDITION DEDICATED TO COLLECTING AND SHARING STORIES OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION WHILE CONDUCTING MARINE RESEARCH ABOARD SAILING VESSEL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $26,349

2023 was an exciting year Apparent Winds. In January, our crew set sail from San Diego to conduct our first marine cetacean research expedition. We hosted six cetacean biologists aboard with a...

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2023 was an exciting year Apparent Winds. In January, our crew set sail from San Diego to conduct our first marine cetacean research expedition. We hosted six cetacean biologists aboard with a mission to find and study Killer whales in the Sea of Cortez. In addition, we interviewed and filmed with local activists working to protect the local environment and specifically whales in that area. Next, we set sail for Panama and worked with the indigenous community of Guna Yala on the Caribbean side of Panama. We worked with locals to learn and film videos about their culture and challenges they face in regard to climate change. The islands of Guna Yala are extremely low lying and will be among the first land masses to go under water in the Caribbean sea. In addition, the region is facing drought and drinking water has become far scarcer. After sailing to South Carolina to regroup, we set sail for Maine. While in Maine we worked with many groups ranging from cetacean biologists, lobstermen, indigenous leaders and community leaders. The stories we collected not only were produced and made

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $146,408
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $146,408

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $13,000
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $26,349
Other Expenses $125,730
TOTAL EXPENSES $138,730

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $146,408 $498,420 -0.7%
Expenses $138,730 $482,843 -0.7%
Net Income $7,678 $15,577 -0.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
1
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEPHEN BERGER BOARD CHAIR 002.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM FITZ BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
W ANDREW GOWDER BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNY PENNYCOOK BOARD MEMBER 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIERA RIMBOUGH BOARD SECRETARY 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
N/A EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Key Emp
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $146,408 $138,730 $23,255 $7,678
2022 $498,420 $482,843 $15,577 $15,577
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