Great Plains Conservation Foundation
To conserve and expand natural habitats in africa through innovative conservation initiatives with a long-term commitment to the environment, wildlife, and local communities.
Great Plains Conservation Foundation at a glance
In short: Great Plains Conservation Foundation gave $114K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,300
- +141.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,100
- +141.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,000
- Total assets
- $7,704,884
- +26.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Great Plains Conservation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bridge the Gap Africa Ltd ($50K). Together the top 3 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $46K (2022) to $864K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $114K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge the Gap Africa Ltd Bowling Green, OH | Community Upliftment - Mara Bridges | $50,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Big Cats Initiative Grant | $33,000 |
| Visionhawk Films LLC Bozeman, MT | Big cats initiative grant for work with bengal tigers in nepal | $31,300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,704,884 | $4,996,049 | $3,270,057 | $114,300 | 3 | $289,877 |
| 2023 | $6,086,203 | $4,063,681 | $2,869,319 | $47,350 | 3 | $35,033 |
| 2022 | $4,546,737 | $3,250,910 | $3,014,152 | $46,000 | 2 | $2,850 |
| 2021 | $4,389,219 | $1,220,384 | $1,106,654 | $863,966 | Total only | $1,702 |
| 2020 | $4,332,132 | $2,349,943 | $986,150 | $205,080 | Total only | $56,861 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Great Plains Conservation Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Great Plains Conservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jupiter, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $114K. Net investment income was $290K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great Plains Conservation Foundation is led by Sarah Boeckmann, Executive Director & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Boeckmann
Executive Director & Secretary
Secretary → Executive Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$47K (2022) → $51K (2024)
Dereck Russel Joubert
President
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Joan Joubert
Director
Ambassador → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
29 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Petru Ebersohn
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffery Flocken
Director
New on the 2024 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Usher
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Joseph Willian Schumacher (2022–2023) — Director · Filing note: Thru June 12
- Former: BJ Joubert (2020–2021) — Mrs
- Former: DR Joubert (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: J Usher (2020–2021)
- Former: S Boeckmann (2020–2021) — Mrs
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $51K, to Sarah Boeckmann (Exec DIR and Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Great Plains Conservation Foundation
How much does Great Plains Conservation Foundation give each year?
Great Plains Conservation Foundation gave $114K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $47K across 3 grants.
What is Great Plains Conservation Foundation's typical grant size?
Great Plains Conservation Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $33,000, and its average grant was $38,100, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Great Plains Conservation Foundation give grants?
Great Plains Conservation Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (29%) and Montana (27%).
Does Great Plains Conservation Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Great Plains Conservation Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Great Plains Conservation Foundation?
Great Plains Conservation Foundation reported $7.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.0M.
What is Great Plains Conservation Foundation?
Great Plains Conservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jupiter, FL. It holds $7.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Great Plains Conservation Foundation's EIN?
Great Plains Conservation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5494919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 June 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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