Izaak Walton League of America Endowment
Assist the izaak walton league in all its entities with competitive grants in its quest to conserve, maintain, protect and restore the soil, forest, water and other natural resources of the united states and other lands; to promote means and opportunities for the education of the public with respect to such resources and their enjoyment and wholesome utilization.
Izaak Walton League of America Endowment at a glance
In short: Izaak Walton League of America Endowment gave $124K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), top state Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $123,580
- +48.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,731
- -1.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,345
- Total assets
- $2,931,018
- -2.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (33% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Izaak Walton League of America Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Linn County Chapter Iwla ($25K). Together the top 9 received $124K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Izaak Walton League of America Endowment gives
- Giving grew 134% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2023) to $124K (2026). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $124K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Linn County Chapter Iwla Cedar Rapids, IA | Trap Field Renovatio | $25,000 |
| Izaak Walton League of America Inc Gaithersburg, MD | Various Grants | $23,700 |
| Will Dilg Chapter Iwla Dakota, MN | Youth Environmental | $20,000 |
| Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chapter Iwla Poolsville, MD | Youth Shooting & FIS | $17,500 |
| Jefferson County Chapter Iwla Inwood, WV | Trap Machine Replace | $10,345 |
| Cincinnati Chapter Iwla Cincinnati, OH | Natural Playground | $8,067 |
| Berkeley County Chapter Iwla Martinsburg, WV | Archery Program Deve | $7,000 |
| Panora Conservation Chapter Iwla Panora, IA | River E Coli Testing | $6,468 |
| Mount Healthy Chapter Iwla Cincinnati, OH | Educational Gardends | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,931,018 | $165,016 | $254,088 | $123,580 | 9 | $111,753 |
| 2025 | $3,018,530 | $202,968 | $186,876 | $83,272 | 6 | $117,267 |
| 2024 | $2,999,998 | $497,691 | $166,968 | $91,038 | 6 | $461,892 |
| 2023 | $2,683,286 | $155,555 | $135,811 | $52,891 | 6 | $122,051 |
| 2022 | $2,660,106 | $261,719 | $196,535 | $122,065 | 10 | $197,179 |
| 2021 | $2,596,846 | $125,993 | $149,406 | $82,559 | 7 | $107,837 |
About Izaak Walton League of America Endowment
Based on IRS filings
Izaak Walton League of America Endowment is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Winchester, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $124K. Net investment income was $112K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Izaak Walton League of America Endowment is led by Pamela Meara, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 10 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Pamela Meara
President
Secretary → Director, 2022
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Moore
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Iltzche
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Johnson
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Gallagher
Director
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa McIntyre
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Piateski
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Ward
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Nunn
Executive Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: George M. Guyant (2021–2025) — Executive Secretary
- Former: Steve Labs (2021–2025) — Vice President
- Former: Craig Enneking (2022–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Elaine Graham (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Patricia Nunn (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Donald L. Klecker (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Annette Hansen (2023) — Director
- Former: Charlie Palmgren (2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Shepherd (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Izaak Walton League of America Endowment
How much does Izaak Walton League of America Endowment give each year?
Izaak Walton League of America Endowment gave $124K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $83K across 6 grants.
What is Izaak Walton League of America Endowment's typical grant size?
Izaak Walton League of America Endowment's median grant in 2026 was $10,345, and its average grant was $13,731, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Izaak Walton League of America Endowment give grants?
Izaak Walton League of America Endowment's top state is Maryland, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Iowa (25%) and Minnesota (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does Izaak Walton League of America Endowment give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Izaak Walton League of America Endowment's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Izaak Walton League of America Endowment's largest grantees?
Izaak Walton League of America Endowment's largest 2026 grantees include Linn County Chapter Iwla ($25,000), Izaak Walton League of America Inc ($23,700) and Will Dilg Chapter Iwla ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Izaak Walton League of America Endowment?
Izaak Walton League of America Endowment reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $165K.
What is Izaak Walton League of America Endowment?
Izaak Walton League of America Endowment is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Winchester, VA. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Izaak Walton League of America Endowment's EIN?
Izaak Walton League of America Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6076589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
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