Grasslans Charitable Foundation
Grasslans Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Causey, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $232K.
Grasslans Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Grasslans Charitable Foundation gave $68K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,000
- +76.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,714
- +76.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $13,579,598
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Grasslans Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was North American Grouse Partnership ($20K). Together the top 6 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 39 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Grasslans Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $183K (2019). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North American Grouse Partnership Garden Valley, ID | Prairie Grouse Conservation | $20,000 |
| The Quivira Coalition Santa Fe, NM | Sustainable/Regenerative Landscape Conservation Education | $20,000 |
| Holistic Management Int'l Albuquerque, NM | Regenerative Landscape Management | $10,000 |
| Western Landowners Alliance Santa Fe, NM | Landscape Conservation | $10,000 |
| Earthspan Chincoteague, VA | Raptor Monitoring | $5,000 |
| El Llano Estacado RC&D Texico, NM | Prairie Landscape Conservation Education | $1,500 |
| El Llano Estacado RC&D Texico, NM | Prairie Landscape Conservation Education | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,579,598 | $600,796 | $561,534 | $68,000 | 7 | $515,960 | $232,150 |
| 2023 | $11,079,571 | $960,121 | $304,259 | $38,500 | 7 | $261,061 | $708,553 |
| 2022 | $10,432,077 | $1,005,374 | $288,328 | $65,660 | 9 | $251,704 | $814,631 |
| 2021 | $9,734,427 | $1,132,203 | $309,837 | $76,000 | 8 | $274,837 | $939,834 |
| 2020 | $8,092,451 | $670,214 | $263,097 | $30,000 | 8 | — | $475,438 |
| 2019 | $7,685,239 | $648,050 | $328,894 | $182,500 | 12 | — | $376,417 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grasslans Charitable Foundation is led by James Weaver, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Weaver
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christine Weaver
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Hana Weaver
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
John Weaver
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Willard Heck
Executive Secretary
Executive Se → Executive Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$35K (2019) → $37K (2024)
Kyle Weaver
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $37K, to Willard Heck (Executive Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Grasslans Charitable Foundation
How much does Grasslans Charitable Foundation give each year?
Grasslans Charitable Foundation gave $68K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 7 grants.
What is Grasslans Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Grasslans Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,714, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Grasslans Charitable Foundation give grants?
Grasslans Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Idaho (29%) and Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Fe, NM (2 grants) and Texico, NM (2 grants).
Does Grasslans Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Grasslans Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Grasslans Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Grasslans Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include North American Grouse Partnership ($20,000), The Quivira Coalition ($20,000) and Holistic Management Int'l ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Grasslans Charitable Foundation?
Grasslans Charitable Foundation reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $601K.
What is Grasslans Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Grasslans Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4375884. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Grasslans Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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