Gorongosa Project Inc
Gorongosa Project Inc is a private foundation focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Idaho Falls, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19.5M. Net investment income was $32K.
Gorongosa Project Inc at a glance
In short: Gorongosa Project Inc gave $19.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $19.5M). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,465,473
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,465,473
- +16.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,465,473
- Total assets
- $6,258,913
- +20.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gorongosa Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gorongosa Restoration Pro ($19.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Gorongosa Project Inc gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.4M (2020) to $19.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $19.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gorongosa Restoration Pro | support national park | $19,465,473 |
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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 | $6,258,913 | $20,934,787 | $20,934,787 | $19,465,473 | 1 | $20,934,337 | $32,016 | $72,568 |
| 2023 | $5,181,903 | $17,930,756 | $17,930,364 | $16,724,161 | 1 | $18,017,604 | $50,265 | $83,085 |
| 2022 | $4,261,085 | $12,580,257 | $12,581,613 | $11,505,792 | 1 | $12,581,257 | $25,630 | $101,138 |
| 2021 | $3,847,496 | $13,001,968 | $12,989,704 | $11,659,627 | 2 | $12,989,685 | $1,773 | $58,054 |
| 2020 | $3,422,374 | $8,998,016 | $8,981,491 | $7,447,589 | 2 | — | $218 | $28,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gorongosa Project Inc reported a distributable amount of $73K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gorongosa Project Inc is led by Greg Carr, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Carr
President & Director
President, Treasurer, Secretary & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan P Kirkham
President & Director
President, CFO & Executive Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aurora Malene
Clerk & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Carolla
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Gorongosa Project Inc
How much does Gorongosa Project Inc give each year?
Gorongosa Project Inc gave $19.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16.7M across 1 grant.
How large is Gorongosa Project Inc?
Gorongosa Project Inc reported $6.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Gorongosa Project Inc?
Gorongosa Project Inc is a private foundation focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Idaho Falls, ID. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gorongosa Project Inc operate?
Gorongosa Project Inc has awarded grants in Idaho.
What is Gorongosa Project Inc's EIN?
Gorongosa Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3452643. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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