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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$119.3M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
-15.0% YoY
Grant Count
8
+300.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$338K
-78.7% YoY
About Chalten Trust
Based on IRS filings
Chalten Trust is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $119,339,962 | $116,920,161 | $116,986,992 |
| Revenue | $5,254,657 | $3,238,630 | $117,422,897 |
| Expenses | $2,873,717 | $3,310,438 | $437,457 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $5,254,657 | $3,238,630 | $3,232,399 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Marin Community Foundation ($2,422,000), Activate America ($200,000), 314 Action ($20,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chalten Trust?
Chalten Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in JACKSON, WY. It holds $119.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chalten Trust?
As of 2024, Chalten Trust holds $119.3M in total assets with $5.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $2.7M in 2024.
Where does Chalten Trust operate?
Chalten Trust has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Florida, Montana, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
What size grants does Chalten Trust award?
In 2024, Chalten Trust awarded 8 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $338K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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