National Grazing Lands Coalition
Provide voluntary ecologically and economically sound management of all grazing lands for their adaptive uses and multiple benefits to the environment and society through science-based technical assistance, research, and education.
National Grazing Lands Coalition at a glance
In short: National Grazing Lands Coalition gave $17K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,677
- -63.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $5,559
- Median grant
- $5,577
- Total assets
- $1,529,497
- +99.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (36% 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 National Grazing Lands Coalition
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from National Grazing Lands Coalition
Advancing Education, Conservation, and Outreach on Grazing Lands Grant Program
National Grazing Lands Coalition
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Land & Legacy Scholarship
National Grazing Lands Coalition
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Legacy Landscapes Program
National Grazing Lands Coalition
Amount
More than $70,000 in valued assistance per participant
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who National Grazing Lands Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oklahoma Grazing Lands Coalition ($6K). Together the top 3 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Grazing Lands Coalition gives
- Giving fell 27% 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 $17K (2022) to $84K (2019). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $17K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma Grazing Lands Coalition Waukomis, OK | Sponsor Keynote Speaker | $6,000 |
| Arkansas Grazing Lands Coalition Batesville, AR | Training and Education to Coalition Members | $5,577 |
| Wyoming Wool Growers Association Casper, WY | Range Id and Improvement Techniques | $5,100 |
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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 | $1,529,497 | $3,531,813 | $3,345,072 | $16,677 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $766,433 | $969,828 | $891,035 | $45,281 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $659,984 | $692,997 | $688,701 | $16,600 | 2 | — |
| 2021 | $688,782 | $973,723 | $675,217 | $22,759 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $318,833 | $424,982 | $349,242 | $45,147 | 4 | — |
| 2019 | $212,219 | $600,118 | $659,273 | $83,947 | 6 | $10 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About National Grazing Lands Coalition
Based on IRS filings
National Grazing Lands Coalition is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Castle Pines, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Grazing Lands Coalition is led by Ashley McDonald, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley McDonald
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$146K (2023) → $224K (2024)
Rob Cook
Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Stine
Director Education & Planning
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Bob Hendershot
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Glenn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Vance
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Miller
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Lehfeldt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delane Atcitty
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Thompson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hugh Aljoe
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jk Rooter Brite Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Bartholomay
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Ratcliff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Hensley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Howell
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Niels Hansen
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norma Tillman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Dick McElhaney
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rod Baumberger
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Munns
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Lee
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Besher
Vice Chair
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Duane Hertzler
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Vaughn
Regional at Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenn Colby
Regional at Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vern Terrell
Regional at Large
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Monti Golla (2021–2023) — Executive Director & Director of Operations
- Former: Ellen Harrell (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kacie Hatsfelt (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kimberli Stine (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Chad Ellis (2019–2020) — Chairman
- Former: J. K. Brite (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Pat Pfeil (2019) — Vice Chairman
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 $224K, to Ashley McDonald (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Grazing Lands Coalition
How much does National Grazing Lands Coalition give each year?
National Grazing Lands Coalition gave $17K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $45K in grants paid.
What is National Grazing Lands Coalition's typical grant size?
National Grazing Lands Coalition's median grant in 2024 was $5,577, and its average grant was $5,559, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Grazing Lands Coalition give grants?
National Grazing Lands Coalition's top state is Oklahoma, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Arkansas (33%) and Wyoming (31%).
Does National Grazing Lands Coalition give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on National Grazing Lands Coalition's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is National Grazing Lands Coalition?
National Grazing Lands Coalition reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is National Grazing Lands Coalition?
National Grazing Lands Coalition is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Castle Pines, CO. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is National Grazing Lands Coalition's EIN?
National Grazing Lands Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2943956. 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 August 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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