Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No
The Eastern Chapter of the Wild Sheep Foundation is a public charity based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It supports conservation, education, and research related to wild sheep and other wildlife and their habitats, and makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.
Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No at a glance
In short: Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No gave $132K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Wyoming. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $132,000
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,200
- -31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,250
- Total assets
- $493,657
- +33.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No
- Contact
Mailing address: 145 Hughes Dr, Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: (814) 656-1831
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Bighorn Sheep Center ($26K). Together the top 10 received $132K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The chapter says it represents states and territories without wild sheep within their borders. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in Wyoming, Montana, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Alaska, and Arizona. Wyoming received the largest share of grant dollars (39%), followed by Montana and Pennsylvania (16% each), and Idaho and Alaska (11% each).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2023) to $156K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $132K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Bighorn Sheep Center Dubois, WY | Consvervation/Education | $26,000 |
| Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation Cody, WY | Consvervation/Education | $25,000 |
| Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation Boise, ID | Consvervation/Education | $15,000 |
| Alaska Professional Hunters Assoc Anchorage, AK | Consvervation/Education | $15,000 |
| Wild Sheep Foundation Bozeman, MT | Consvervation/Education | $10,500 |
| Arizona Desert Bighorn Society Mesa, AZ | Consvervation/Education | $10,000 |
| Montana Wild Sheep Foundation Missoula, MT | Consvervation/Education | $10,000 |
| Outdoor Youth Activities (Cameron County) Emporium, PA | Consvervation/Education | $7,500 |
| Camp Freedom Allentown, PA | Consvervation/Education | $7,500 |
| Keystone Elk Country Alliance Benezette, PA | Consvervation/Education | $5,500 |
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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 | $493,657 | $382,334 | $259,407 | $132,000 | 10 | $41 |
| 2024 | $370,728 | $358,993 | $280,489 | $154,060 | 8 | $175 |
| 2023 | $292,224 | $183,267 | $158,214 | $9,000 | 1 | $-11 |
| 2022 | $267,171 | $144,987 | $154,852 | $30,000 | 3 | $7,256 |
| 2021 | $277,396 | $143,131 | $115,424 | $26,200 | Total only | $4,294 |
| 2020 | $242,134 | $280,320 | $272,647 | $155,600 | 4 | $5,438 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to promote management of and safeguard against the extinction of North American wild sheep. It also supports conservation, education, and research concerning wild sheep, other wildlife, and their habitats, and its 2024 filing statement includes support for hunters’ rights.
Its 2025 grants illustrate support for organizations with varied activities. The National Bighorn Sheep Center describes its work as education and outreach for wild sheep, wildlife, and wildlands conservation. The Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation says it works to increase indigenous wild sheep populations in Wyoming and develop government and private partnerships. Alaska Professional Hunters Association says it provides educational materials for Alaska sport hunters. Camp Freedom describes its work as providing an accessible outdoor environment for veterans and first responders with disabilities and their families, while Cameron County Outdoor Youth describes its work as outdoor activity education and promotion for local youth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the chapter awarded 10 grants totaling $132,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,500 to $26,000, with a median of $10,250.
The largest awards included $26,000 to the National Bighorn Sheep Center, $25,000 to the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation, and $15,000 each to the Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation and Alaska Professional Hunters Association. Other listed recipients included the Wild Sheep Foundation ($10,500), Arizona Desert Bighorn Society ($10,000), Montana Wild Sheep Foundation ($10,000), Outdoor Youth Activities (Cameron County) ($7,500), Camp Freedom ($7,500), and Keystone Elk Country Alliance ($5,500). The filing describes the grants’ purpose as conservation and education.
The chapter says it distributes funds through a Grant and Aid request program to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations. Its website identifies the annual Hunting and Outdoor Expo as its primary source of donation funds and says the board and committees select which projects to fund. The available information does not specify application materials, restrictions beyond recipient qualification, or a deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Henry Noss as president; Jim Wilson as vice president; Peter Burchfield as treasurer; and Sandra Fields, Keith Hart, Cindy Keaty, Dan Clark, Mark Riether, Robert Green, and Amy Noss as directors.
Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No is led by Henry Noss, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry Noss
President
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Fry
Director
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Fields
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Noss
Director
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Keaty
Director
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Hart
Director
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Riether
Director
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Clark
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Green
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Burchfield
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Wilson
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Doug Bennett (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Pete Mowbray (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Aaron Simser (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Gary Funck (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike Ewell (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Mike Keaty (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Rob Rogan (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Scott Failor (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Wendy Harvey (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Nennett Dough (2023) — Director
- Former: Donna Gaugler (2022) — Secretary
- Former: John Bowman (2022) — Director
- Former: Rose Anna Moore (2022) — Director
- Former: Steve Quisenberry (2022) — Director
- Former: Joseph Peachey (2020) — President -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No
How much does Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No give each year?
Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No gave $132K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $154K across 8 grants.
What is Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No's typical grant size?
Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No's median grant in 2025 was $10,250, and its average grant was $13,200, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No give grants?
Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No's top state is Wyoming, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Montana (16%) and Pennsylvania (16%).
Does Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Consvervation/Education" (10 grants).
Who are Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No's largest grantees?
Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No's largest 2025 grantees include National Bighorn Sheep Center ($26,000), Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation ($25,000) and Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No?
Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No reported $494K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $382K.
What does Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to promote management of and safeguard against the extinction of North American wild sheep. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No?
Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No's EIN?
Eastern Chapter of the Foundation for No's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2640001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
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