Chalten Trust
Fighting the environmental crisis by raising awareness of the current environmental crisis; protecting biodiversity and climate resilience through land preservation and restoration; defending and supporting democracy and environmental activism; lobbying and other advocacy in support of these issues; and making grants to other nonprofit organizations.
Chalten Trust at a glance
In short: Chalten Trust gave $2.7M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $338K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,707,000
- -15.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $338,375
- -78.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $119,339,962
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chalten Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marin Community Foundation ($2.4M). Together the top 8 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 14 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $340K (2022) to $3.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Community Foundation Novato, CA | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $2,422,000 |
| Activate America Oakland, CA | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $200,000 |
| 314 Action Washington, DC | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $20,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc Washington, DC | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $20,000 |
| California Environmental Voters Oakland, CA | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $15,000 |
| Soar Inc Ventura, CA | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $10,000 |
| Ventura Citzens for Hillside Preservation Inc Ventura, CA | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $10,000 |
| Votewater Inc Stuart, FL | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,339,962 | $5,254,657 | $2,873,717 | $2,707,000 | 8 | $5,254,657 |
| 2023 | $116,920,161 | $3,238,630 | $3,310,438 | $3,184,106 | 2 | $3,238,630 |
| 2022 | $116,986,992 | $117,422,897 | $437,457 | $339,500 | 4 | $3,232,399 |
About Chalten Trust
Based on IRS filings
Chalten Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $119.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $5.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chalten Trust's only listed officer is Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective, Institutional Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective
Institutional Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$96K (2022) → $100K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $100K, to Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective (Institutional Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Chalten Trust
How much does Chalten Trust give each year?
Chalten Trust gave $2.7M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 2 grants.
What is Chalten Trust's typical grant size?
Chalten Trust's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $338,375, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Chalten Trust give grants?
Chalten Trust gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (2 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Ventura, CA (2 grants).
Does Chalten Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chalten Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Chalten Trust's largest grantees?
Chalten Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Marin Community Foundation ($2,422,000), Activate America ($200,000) and 314 Action ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chalten Trust?
Chalten Trust reported $119.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Chalten Trust?
Chalten Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jackson, WY. It holds $119.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Chalten Trust's EIN?
Chalten Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6576331. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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