Banovich Wildscapes Foundation
Banovich Wildscapes Foundation is a private foundation, based in Livingston, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $294K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $226K.
Banovich Wildscapes Foundation at a glance
In short: Banovich Wildscapes Foundation gave $226K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $38K), top state New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $225,700
- +123.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- +100.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $37,617
- +11.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $42,500
- Total assets
- $293,661
- -3.4% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (49% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Banovich Wildscapes Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Wildlife Conservation Society ($75K). Together the top 6 received $226K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Banovich Wildscapes Foundation gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2020) to $226K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Wildlife Conservation | $75,000 |
| African Community and Conservation Palm Beach, FL | Wildlife Conservation | $56,000 |
| Friends of Kenya Wildlife Trust | Wildlife Conservation | $50,000 |
| Chem Chem Live Wildlife New York, NY | Wildlife Conservation | $35,000 |
| D3 Foundation Houston, TX | Wildlife Conservation | $5,000 |
| Project Survival Cat Haven Dunlap, CA | Wildlife Conservation | $4,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $293,661 | $238,015 | $248,341 | $225,700 | 6 | $225,700 | $12,784 |
| 2020 | $303,987 | $122,673 | $155,470 | $101,075 | 3 | — | $11,321 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Banovich Wildscapes Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Banovich Wildscapes Foundation is led by John Banovich, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
John Banovich
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Banovich
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Casagranda
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Banovich Wildscapes Foundation
How much does Banovich Wildscapes Foundation give each year?
Banovich Wildscapes Foundation gave $226K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $101K across 3 grants.
What is Banovich Wildscapes Foundation's typical grant size?
Banovich Wildscapes Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $42,500, and its average grant was $37,617, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Banovich Wildscapes Foundation give grants?
Banovich Wildscapes Foundation's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Florida (25%).
Does Banovich Wildscapes Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Banovich Wildscapes Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Wildlife Conservation" (6 grants).
Who are Banovich Wildscapes Foundation's largest grantees?
Banovich Wildscapes Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include The Wildlife Conservation Society ($75,000), African Community and Conservation ($56,000) and Friends of Kenya Wildlife Trust ($50,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Banovich Wildscapes Foundation?
Banovich Wildscapes Foundation reported $294K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Banovich Wildscapes Foundation's EIN?
Banovich Wildscapes Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5896020. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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