Action Wildlife Foundation Inc
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Goshen, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $14K.
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Action Wildlife Foundation Inc gave $14K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,966
- +61.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,746
- +41.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $589
- Total assets
- $2,473,167
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Action Wildlife Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Goshen Fire Company ($8K). Together the top 8 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $14K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen Fire Company Goshen, CT | Contribution to the local Fire Department for a fundraiser | $8,000 |
| Torrington YMCA Torrington, CT | YMCA hosted a 5k Run for a fundraiser and Action Wildlife Foundation donated the grounds for the race to happen on | $3,382 |
| FFA Beef ShowGoshen Fair Goshen, CT | Donation | $1,000 |
| Harwinton Fair Harwinton, CT | Donation | $1,000 |
| Assumption School Ansonia, CT | Admissions for Field Trips | $178 |
| Thomaston Opera House Thomaston, CT | Raffle | $178 |
| BHHS Golf for a Cause Glastonbury, CT | Raffle | $148 |
| Cherry Brook Primary School Collinsville, CT | Raffle Donation | $80 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,473,167 | $563,066 | $595,990 | $13,966 | 8 | $509,947 |
| 2024 | $2,456,170 | $362,521 | $407,660 | $8,636 | 7 | $330,253 |
| 2023 | $2,475,422 | $186,891 | $195,595 | $2,190 | 3 | $111,742 |
| 2022 | $2,456,070 | $86,043 | $222,288 | — | — | $141,546 |
| 2021 | $2,596,982 | $265,776 | $268,624 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc is led by Heidi J Jespersen, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Heidi J Jespersen
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chase W. Jespersen
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2023
Secretary Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremiah Ruwet
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James A. Mazzarelli (2021) — President & Director
- Former: Teresa Asklar (2021) — Treasurer & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Action Wildlife Foundation Inc
How much does Action Wildlife Foundation Inc give each year?
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc gave $14K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 7 grants.
What is Action Wildlife Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $589, and its average grant was $1,746, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Action Wildlife Foundation Inc give grants?
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Goshen, CT (2 grants).
Does Action Wildlife Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Action Wildlife Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Action Wildlife Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Goshen Fire Company ($8,000), Torrington YMCA ($3,382) and FFA Beef ShowGoshen Fair ($1,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Action Wildlife Foundation Inc?
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $563K.
What is Action Wildlife Foundation Inc?
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Goshen, CT. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Action Wildlife Foundation Inc's EIN?
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1401697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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