Mzuri Wildlife Foundation
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation is dedicated to promoting wildlife conservation and educating and encouraging the next generation of outdoor sports enthusiasts with an emphasis on women and youth.
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation at a glance
In short: Mzuri Wildlife Foundation gave $148K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $148,000
- -33.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,000
- -0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $2,852,277
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mzuri Wildlife Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mzuri Wildlife Foundation
Who Mzuri Wildlife Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust ($43K). Together the top 4 received $148K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 36 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Mzuri Wildlife Foundation gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $112K (2021) to $224K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $148K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust San Diego, CA | Outdoor Sports and Conservation Education | $43,000 |
| Ivan Carter Wildlife Conservation Alliance Orlando, FL | Wildlife Conservation | $40,000 |
| Shepherds of Wildlife Society Whitefish, MT | Outdoor Sports and Conservation Education | $35,000 |
| Kids Outdoor Sports Camp (Kosc) Vacaville, CA | Wildlife Conservation | $30,000 |
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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 | $2,852,277 | $417,839 | $447,842 | $148,000 | 4 | $84,758 |
| 2023 | $2,537,274 | $476,004 | $413,852 | $224,000 | 6 | $102,681 |
| 2022 | $2,244,428 | $472,022 | $391,990 | $148,000 | 8 | $42,654 |
| 2021 | $2,539,597 | $395,596 | $304,833 | $111,950 | 8 | $216,046 |
| 2020 | $2,337,708 | $406,471 | $338,857 | $138,500 | 10 | $170,238 |
| 2019 | $2,149,173 | $484,778 | $320,886 | $123,400 | 7 | $142,159 |
About Mzuri Wildlife Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Greenbrae, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $148K. Net investment income was $85K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation is led by Holly K. Garrison, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Holly K. Garrison
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$17K (2019) → $120K (2024)
Amanda C. Nelson
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$43K (2024)
Cyndi Flannigan
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Sammut
Director
Board Member → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glennon T. Gingo
Director
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Sozzi
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Wood
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
M. Kevin Destruel
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter M. Codding
Second Vice President
Director → Second Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon McMicking
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: John A. Kamps (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Suzanne J. Edwards (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Sandra S. Froman (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Il Ling New (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Arnold Goldschlager MD (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Dave Sanson (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: David Bundesen (2019) — Executive Director · Filing note: Through 102019
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 $120K, to Holly K Garrison (Executive Director (End 8/24)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mzuri Wildlife Foundation
How much does Mzuri Wildlife Foundation give each year?
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation gave $148K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $224K across 6 grants.
What is Mzuri Wildlife Foundation's typical grant size?
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $37,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mzuri Wildlife Foundation give grants?
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation's top state is California, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and Montana (24%).
Does Mzuri Wildlife Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Mzuri Wildlife Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Mzuri Wildlife Foundation?
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $418K.
What is Mzuri Wildlife Foundation?
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Greenbrae, CA. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Mzuri Wildlife Foundation's EIN?
Mzuri Wildlife Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7074651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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