Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation
Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.3M in total assets. In 2024, it made $33K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $12K.
Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $15,254,484
- +0.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $46,215
- +47.4% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $33,056
- +63.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $33,758
- +9.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 226% of 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
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teton County 4-H Jackson, WY | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hole Children's Museum Jackson, WY | Fund Outdoor Classrooms | $1,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,254,484 | $46,215 | $33,758 | — | — | $33,056 | $11,747 | $14,654 |
| 2023 | $15,242,327 | $31,362 | $30,903 | — | — | $20,218 | $559 | $14,927 |
| 2022 | $15,241,868 | $47,171 | $46,604 | — | — | $36,718 | $667 | $14,875 |
| 2021 | $15,241,301 | $38,099 | $33,662 | — | — | $28,333 | $4,786 | $9,797 |
| 2020 | $15,236,564 | $27,381 | $33,938 | $6,300 | 2 | — | $7,711 | $8,367 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation is led by Elizabeth Traverso, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth Traverso
President
President & Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Traverso
Vice President
Director Vice President → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kim Prebish (2020) — Secretary & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation
How large is Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation?
Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation reported $15.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $33K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation?
Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jackson, WY. It holds $15.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation operate?
Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation has awarded grants in Wyoming.
What is Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation's EIN?
Circle Ew Ranch Conservancy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0317657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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