Fluke Foundation
Fluke Foundation is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. Its 2023 filing reports 18 grants totaling $150,506, including grants for environmental work, animal rescue, food, and education.
Fluke Foundation at a glance
In short: Fluke Foundation gave $151K across 18 grants in 2023 (avg $8K), top state Hawaii. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $150,506
- +1405.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 18
- +800.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $8,361
- +67.2% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (39% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fluke Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This policy is not presented as current, given the filing’s statement that the entity was terminated and made final distributions in 2023.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 10154, Jackson, WY 83002
Phone: (831) 238-6335
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fluke Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Whale Trust ($59K). Together the top 10 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 39% of grant dollars went to recipients in Hawaii, 30% to California, 28% to Wyoming, and 3% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fluke Foundation gives
- Giving grew 692% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 963% 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
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $151K (2023). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Whale Trust Paia, HI | Environmental | $59,000 |
| Marine Life Studies Monterey, CA | Environmental | $45,006 |
| Ocean Alliance Gloucester, MA | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Wyoming Wetlands Society Jackson, WY | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Dog Is My Copilot Jackson, WY | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Protect Our Water Jackson Hole Wilson, WY | Environmental | $5,000 |
| Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative Jackson, WY | Environmental | $5,000 |
| The Cougar Fund Jackson, WY | Environmental | $4,000 |
| Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance Jackson, WY | Environmental | $4,000 |
| Hole Food Rescue Jackson, WY | FOOD | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing reports 18 grants; the 2022 filing reports 2, and the 2021 filing reports 4.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $6,652 | $154,412 | $150,506 | 18 | $150,506 | $4,179 | $15,631 |
| 2022 | $312,948 | $198,332 | $14,905 | $10,000 | 2 | $10,000 | $4,792 | $14,519 |
| 2021 | $129,521 | $19,455 | $20,675 | $13,000 | 4 | — | $732 | $11,750 |
| 2020 | $130,741 | $21,685 | $22,722 | $19,000 | 3 | — | $796 | $8,940 |
| 2019 | $131,778 | $53,327 | $38,524 | $30,000 | 3 | — | $13,533 | $7,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fluke Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including marine research and conservation, Wyoming water and wildlife conservation, animal rescue, food security, and education. For example, Whale Trust describes its own mission as supporting and conducting scientific research, marine education, and conservation programs on marine mammals and their environment. Dog Is My Copilot describes its work as transporting at-risk animals from overcrowded shelters to adoption centers.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $150,506. Grants ranged from $500 to $59,000, with a median grant of $3,500. The largest were $59,000 to Whale Trust and $45,006 to Marine Life Studies. Other reported grants included $5,000 each to Ocean Alliance, Wyoming Wetlands Society, Dog Is My Copilot, Protect Our Water Jackson Hole, and Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative; $4,000 each to The Cougar Fund and Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance; $3,000 to Hole Food Rescue; $2,500 to Native American Jump Start; and $2,000 to Paws of Jackson Hole.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Marine Life Studies says its work includes marine research, education, and whale rescue; Protect Our Water Jackson Hole says it advocates for protecting and restoring Teton County’s surface waters and groundwater; and Hole Food Rescue says it works to reduce food waste and cultivate food security in Teton County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Betsy Ann Collins and Mary J Whitney as trustees.
Fluke Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Betsy Ann Collins
Trustee
On filings since 2019
7.5 hrs/week
$3K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Mary J. Whitney
Trustee
On filings since 2019
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2019 filing was $3K, to Betsy Ann Collins (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Fluke Foundation
How much does Fluke Foundation give each year?
Fluke Foundation gave $151K across 18 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
What is Fluke Foundation's typical grant size?
Fluke Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,500, and its average grant was $8,361, across 18 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fluke Foundation give grants?
Fluke Foundation's top state is Hawaii, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and Wyoming (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (14 grants).
Does Fluke Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Fluke Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Environmental" (8 grants).
Who are Fluke Foundation's largest grantees?
Fluke Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Whale Trust ($59,000), Marine Life Studies ($45,006) and Ocean Alliance ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Fluke Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants went to organizations working in areas including marine research and conservation, Wyoming water and wildlife conservation, animal rescue, food security, and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fluke Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Fluke Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Fluke Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fluke Foundation's EIN?
Fluke Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0560147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Fluke Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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