Iowa Wildlife Federation
The Iowa Wildlife Federation strives to demonstrate through education and action, the importance of our natural resources, and the sustainable use of them in our daily lives. We are committed to protecting wildlife habitat, promoting common sense solutions to natural resource issues in Iowa.
Iowa Wildlife Federation at a glance
In short: Iowa Wildlife Federation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,500
- -47.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,500
- -47.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $216,656
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Iowa Wildlife Federation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Iowa ($18K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Iowa Wildlife Federation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2025) to $33K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Education | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $216,656 | $229,350 | $252,151 | $17,500 | 1 |
| 2024 | $235,387 | $166,181 | $192,141 | $33,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $261,347 | $178,103 | $212,401 | $22,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $295,646 | $299,356 | $208,755 | $18,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $205,045 | $117,290 | $53,528 | — | — |
About Iowa Wildlife Federation
Based on IRS filings
Iowa Wildlife Federation is a public charity, based in Des Moines, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $217K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $18K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iowa Wildlife Federation is led by Ryan Smith, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan Smith
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$85K (2025)
Tom Cope
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Janke
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Henry
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Judkins
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janell Pittman
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Heiniger
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Sievers
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Craig Parker
Director
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Sue Wilkinson
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Wilkinson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sean McMahon
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Tammy Mildenstein (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: ELYSSA McFARLAND (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Brandon Butler (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Rudi Roeslein (2023) — Director
- Former: Rich Leopold (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Kevin Thomasson (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Langgin (2021) — Director
- Former: Rudi Roeselin (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $85K, to Ryan Smith (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Wildlife Federation
How much does Iowa Wildlife Federation give each year?
Iowa Wildlife Federation gave $18K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $33K across 1 grant.
How large is Iowa Wildlife Federation?
Iowa Wildlife Federation reported $217K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $229K.
Where does Iowa Wildlife Federation operate?
Iowa Wildlife Federation has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Iowa Wildlife Federation's EIN?
Iowa Wildlife Federation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7326585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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