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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$8,458,250
- Grants listed
- 11
- Assets, end of year
- $144,373,812
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Tax year 2023
$5,306,279
- Grants listed
- 35
- Assets, end of year
- $128,584,721
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Tax year 2022
$5,974,585
- Grants listed
- 12
- Assets, end of year
- $122,395,656
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Tax year 2021
$5,781,250
- Grants listed
- 21
- Assets, end of year
- $203,437,997
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Tax year 2020
$3,803,500
- Grants listed
- 84
- Assets, end of year
- $162,813,191
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Tax year 2019
$2,700,834
- Grants listed
- 68
- Assets, end of year
- $73,395,039
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Tax year 2018
$3,041,511
- Grants listed
- 37
- Assets, end of year
- $70,921,058
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Walking SofterJackson, WY
To support innovation and awareness of conservation through their academic programs and scholarships.
$8,065,650 -
Walking SofterJackson, WY
To support innovation and awareness of conservation through their academic programs and scholarships.
$300,000 -
St Mary's SchoolAliso Viejo, CA
To support programs to help empower students and nurture their interests.
$20,100 -
Hole Food Rescue CorpJackson, WY
To support the reduction of food waste & cultivate food security.
$10,000 -
Great Old Broads for WildernessDurango, CO
To support the preservation and protection of wilderness and wild lands.
$10,000 -
Miracles for Kids IncIrvine, CA
To provide families with critically-ill with food, clothing, and shelter.
$10,000 -
Climate Justice AllianceLos Angeles, CA
To support frontline groups rebuilding cities struck by a climate disaster.
$10,000 -
Wind River Tribal Buffalo InitiativeKinnear, WY
To support the resotration of buffalo populations through conservation efforts.
$10,000 -
African Wildlife FoundationWashington, DC
To support conservation efforts for afr%ican wildlife.
$10,000 -
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GA
To support research efforts into cancer treatements and cures.
$7,500 -
Hospital of St JohnsLos Angeles, CA
To support hospital operations in providing healthcare to patients.
$5,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Environment4 grants $8,385,650100% of the total
- Animals1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
- Food and agriculture1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
- Human services1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
- Sports and recreation1 grant $10,000<1% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Wyoming3 grants $8,375,650
- California4 grants $45,100
- Colorado1 grant $10,000
- District of Columbia1 grant $10,000
- Washington1 grant $10,000
- Georgia1 grant $7,500
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Vincent SmithPRESIDENT Hours 0Pay $0
- Victoria SmithSECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
- Matt GlessVice Pres / CFO Hours 0Pay $0
The return
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