WINDUSTRY

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

201 RIDGEWOOD AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403-3508

In care of

% LISA DANIELS

Signed the 990-EZ

LISA DANIELS, SECRETARY/TREASURER

Phone

(612) 270-7161

Website

WWW.WINDUSTRY.ORG

Return prepared by

CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

WINDUSTRY'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS AND EMPOWER COMMUNITIES TO DEVELOP AND OWN CLEAN ENERGY ASSETS. AS AN INDEPENDENT VOICE AND RESOURCE ACTING IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITIES, WE WORK - THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH, AND ADVOCACY - TO ADVANCE BROAD COMMUNITY COMMITMENT TO RENEWABLE ENERGY.

Program accomplishments

• WORKING TOWARD A CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITIONWINDUSTRY WORKED PRIMARILY WITH NATIVE SUN COMMUNITY POWER DEVELOPMENT, A NATIVE-LED NONPROFIT BASED IN MINNEAPOLIS. THIS WORK CONTINUES OUR LONGSTANDING OUTREACH AT THE CROSSROADS OF RURAL, UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE. IN 2025, WINDUSTRY WAS HONORED TO CONTINUE AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE ITS PROGRAM WORK WITH NATIVE SUN COMMUNITY POWER DEVELOPMENT, THE INTER-TRIBAL EV COMMUNITY NETWORK, NOW CALLED ELECTRIC NATION-1, IN MN, ND, AND SD. THE ELECTRIC NATION-2 PROJECT IN MN, WI AND MI WAS PREMATURELY SHUT DOWN BY THE ADMINISTRATION. WINDUSTRY WILL CONTINUE THE COMPLETION AND CLOSEOUT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR BOTH PROJECTS. ELECTRICNATION (EN) IS A TRIBAL-LED CLEAN TRANSPORTATION INITIATIVE DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED BY NATIVE SUN COMMUNITY POWER DEVELOPMENT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SAGE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND A CONSORTIUM OF PUBLIC, PRIVATE, TECHNICAL, NONPROFIT, AND COST-MATCH COLLABORATORS. THE PROJECT TEAM'S MISSION WAS TO EXPAND EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EV'S) AND PUBLIC CHARGING ACROSS TRIBAL NATIONS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST THROUGH COORDINATED DEPLOYMENT, FLEET ELECTRIFICATION, WORKFORCE TRAINING, AND SUSTAINED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE TEAM IMPLEMENTED A $13.9 MILLION, MULTISTATE EFFORT THAT INSTALLED 122 CHARGERS AND PLACED 31 ELECTRIC VEHICLES WITH TRIBAL FLEETS IN MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTAPOSITIONING EN AS THE REGION'S FIRST INTER-TRIBAL EV CHARGING NETWORK AT THIS SCALE.THE LISA DANIELS WAS THE PROJECT MANAGER FOR ELECTRIC NATION AND WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE CO-PRINCIPLE INVESTIGATORS ROBERT BLAKE, NATIVE SUN COMMUNITY POWER DEVELOPMENT AND JOSEPH MCNEIL STANDING ROCK (SAGE) RENEWABLE ENERGY POWER AUTHORITY. THE PROJECT, AWARD NO. DE- EE0009865 STARTED IN MARCH 2022 AND WAS OFFICIALLY COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER 2025. THE PROJECT TEAMORIGINALLY PLANNED TODEPLOY 60 NEW LEVEL 2 CHARGING STATIONS AND 55 DC FAST CHARGERS; SUPPLY 19 ELECTRIC VEHICLES; AND HOST AT LEAST 52 EDUCATION/OUTREACH/TRAINING EVENTS. IN THE FINAL ANALYSIS THE PROJECT TEAM: MANAGED AND TRACKED INSTALLATION OF 76 NEW LEVEL 2 CHARGING STATIONS (115 PORTS) AND 46 NEW DC FAST CHARGERS (74 PORTS) ACROSS 52 TRIBAL SITES IN THE PROJECT'S 3 STATES (MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, AND SOUTH DAKOTA). SECURED AND DOCUMENTED $7,201,817 IN FEDERAL MATCHING DOLLARS PRIMARILY PROVIDED BY 5 KEY COST-SHARE PARTNERS. DEPLOYED 31 LIGHT DUTY EVS INCLUDING 5 EV SCHOOL/TRANSIT BUSES; 2 MEDIUM-DUTY EV BOX TRUCKS; 1 EV SOLAR TRAILER AND 1 TRANSPORT TRAILER ACROSS 15 TRIBAL FLEETS. HOSTED AND PARTICIPATED IN 74+ OUTREACH/EDUCATION EVENTS ACROSS THE WHOLE PROJECT PERIOD REACHING MORE THAN 23,600 PARTICIPANTS; CONDUCTED 6 DEALERSHIP TRAININGS FOR 75 TOTAL ATTENDEES, AND 7 RIDE AND DRIVES WITH 96 PARTICIPANTS. TRAINED 42 STUDENTS VIA 3 WORKFORCE SESSIONS UNDER A TRAIN THE TRAINER MODEL. COLLECTED 16-34 MONTHS OF TELEMATICS DATA ACROSS 27 VEHICLES AND 3 EVSE SITES. PROVIDED EV CHARGERS TO 12 TRIBES, ENGAGED WITH 35+ PARTNER AND COLLABORATING ORGANIZATIONS, AND COORDINATED WITH 23 PRIMARY VENDORS AND 16+ ADDITIONAL VENDORS ACROSS THE WHOLE OF THE PROJECT. PROVIDED 31 VEHICLES TO STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE AND RED LAKE BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS.ALSO, WINDUSTRY ASSISTED WITH DRAFTING PROPOSALS, DEVELOPING NEW PROGRAMS AND WRITING GRANT REPORTS RELATED TO WORKFORCE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS WHICH INCLUDE SOLAR, WIND, STORAGE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY, ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND OTHER TECHNOLOGIES. WINDUSTRY'S AND NATIVE SUN'S MISSIONS ARE COMPLIMENTARY.
  Expenses $84,711 · grants $152,108
• RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRYWINDUSTRY PRESENTED THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY WIND AWARDS IN FEB 2025 AT THE DISTRIBUTED WIND ENERGY MEETING IN WASHINGTON DC.
• OUR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH IS ACCOMPLISHED PRIMARILY THROUGH OUR WORK WITH NATIVE SUN COMMUNITY POWER DEVELOPMENT.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

01-0746862

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2003

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Education (B99)

Assets (IRS master file)

$60,725

Income (IRS master file)

$152,863

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0746862).

Questions about WINDUSTRY

What is the EIN of WINDUSTRY?

The employer identification number (EIN) of WINDUSTRY is 01-0746862.

Is WINDUSTRY tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.

Are donations to WINDUSTRY tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does WINDUSTRY file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of WINDUSTRY due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did WINDUSTRY last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.

Who are the officers and directors of WINDUSTRY?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,000 (LISA DANIELS, SECRETARY/TREASURER).

How much revenue does WINDUSTRY have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $152,863, expenses of $142,389 and total assets of $60,725 at year end.

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