Cascadia Wildlands
Cascadia Wildlands defends and restores cacasia's wild ecosystems in the forests,in the courts, and in the streets. We envision vast old-growth forests, rivers full of wild salmon, wolves howling in the backcountry, a stable climate, and vibrant communities sustained by the unique landscapes of the cascadia bioregion.
Cascadia Wildlands at a glance
In short: Cascadia Wildlands gave $100K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $99,500
- +84.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,875
- +38.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,500
- Total assets
- $1,860,227
- +16.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Cascadia Wildlands funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beyond Toxics ($60K). Together the top 4 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2024) to $100K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Toxics Eugene, OR | — | $60,000 |
| Breach Collective Eugene, OR | — | $14,500 |
| Springfield Eugene Tenants Assoc Eugene, OR | — | $14,500 |
| NAACP Eugene, OR | — | $10,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,860,227 | $1,617,698 | $1,382,057 | $99,500 | 4 | $58,807 |
| 2024 | $1,596,378 | $1,007,029 | $1,157,863 | $54,000 | 3 | $77,488 |
| 2023 | $1,741,047 | $1,065,481 | $1,079,841 | — | — | $51,115 |
| 2022 | $1,744,149 | $1,425,478 | $827,462 | — | — | $155 |
| 2021 | $1,184,011 | $1,080,112 | $581,896 | — | — | $8,122 |
| 2019 | $546,096 | $606,743 | $430,921 | — | — | $1,519 |
About Cascadia Wildlands
Based on IRS filings
Cascadia Wildlands is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Eugene, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $59K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cascadia Wildlands is led by Daniel Kruse, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel Kruse
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Dan Snyder
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Leong
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sristi Kamal
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Laughlin
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$63K (2019) → $121K (2025)
Gary Henderson
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Hyland
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nadene Lecheminant (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Sarah Douglas (2019–2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $121K, to Josh Laughlin (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Cascadia Wildlands
How much does Cascadia Wildlands give each year?
Cascadia Wildlands gave $100K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $54K across 3 grants.
What is Cascadia Wildlands's typical grant size?
Cascadia Wildlands's median grant in 2025 was $14,500, and its average grant was $24,875, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cascadia Wildlands give grants?
Cascadia Wildlands gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eugene, OR (4 grants).
How large is Cascadia Wildlands?
Cascadia Wildlands reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Cascadia Wildlands?
Cascadia Wildlands is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Eugene, OR. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Cascadia Wildlands's EIN?
Cascadia Wildlands's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1293019. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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