EJW Charitable Foundation
EJW Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Gardnerville, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $128K.
EJW Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: EJW Charitable Foundation gave $50K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,174,564
- +36.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who EJW Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Douglas Animal Welfare Group ($15K). Together the top 4 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $800 (2020) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas Animal Welfare Group Gardnerville, NV | Animal Care | $15,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Animal Care | $15,000 |
| Bones Pet Rescue Covelo, CA | Animal Care | $15,000 |
| Warren Ethyln Reed Schol Found Minden, NV | Needy Children | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,174,564 | $159,064 | $177,277 | $50,000 | 4 | $145,965 | $127,752 |
| 2024 | $1,591,031 | $150,045 | $92,695 | $50,000 | 4 | $82,561 | $139,916 |
| 2023 | $1,533,800 | $955,506 | $36,858 | — | — | $27,180 | $945,828 |
| 2022 | $4,765 | $100 | $1,052 | — | — | $5,817 | — |
| 2021 | $5,717 | $1,054 | $1,139 | — | — | $1,139 | — |
| 2020 | $5,802 | $843 | $1,738 | $800 | 1 | — | — |
| 2019 | $6,697 | $21,424 | $19,036 | $17,600 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
EJW Charitable Foundation is led by Gregory V. Holst, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory V. Holst
President
Secretary → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
0.9 hrs/week
$36K (2025)
Courtney B. Buck
Secretary
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $31K (2025)
Jacob C. Holst
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
$5K (2023) → $39K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Emil J. Wachtel (2019–2022) — President
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 $39K, to Jacob C Holst (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about EJW Charitable Foundation
How much does EJW Charitable Foundation give each year?
EJW Charitable Foundation gave $50K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 4 grants.
What is EJW Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
EJW Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $12,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does EJW Charitable Foundation give grants?
EJW Charitable Foundation's top state is Nevada, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (30%) and California (30%).
Does EJW Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on EJW Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Care" (3 grants).
How large is EJW Charitable Foundation?
EJW Charitable Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $159K.
What is EJW Charitable Foundation?
EJW Charitable Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Gardnerville, NV. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is EJW Charitable Foundation's EIN?
EJW Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3038497. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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