Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund
Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bend, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $72K.
Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund at a glance
In short: Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund gave $150K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150,000
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,000
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $1,420,834
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oregon Natural Desert Association ($100K). Together the top 2 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 16 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2024) to $5.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Natural Desert Association Bend, OR | Provided for Ecological Restoration and Conservation. | $100,000 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trust Bend, OR | Provided for Ecological Restoration and Conservation. | $50,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,420,834 | $73,501 | $154,836 | $150,000 | 2 | $150,000 | $72,247 | $141,973 |
| 2023 | $1,502,169 | $63,730 | $239,895 | $210,000 | 4 | $210,000 | $62,823 | $123,487 |
| 2022 | $1,678,334 | $43,947 | $196,659 | $193,000 | 4 | $193,000 | $43,107 | $131,281 |
| 2021 | $86,750 | $130 | $5,159,725 | $5,155,000 | 3 | $5,155,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | $5,246,345 | $750,118 | $410,833 | $406,096 | 3 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund reported a distributable amount of $142K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund is led by Kyle Davis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyle Davis
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Salvo
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jim Pagonis
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Floyd Robertson (2020) — Vice President
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 Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund
How much does Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund give each year?
Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund gave $150K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $210K across 4 grants.
How large is Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund?
Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund?
Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bend, OR. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund operate?
Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund has awarded grants in Nevada, Oregon.
What is Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund's EIN?
Greater Hart-Sheldon Conservation Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3442560. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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