National Opossum Society Inc
National Opossum Society Inc is a private foundation, based in Catonsville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $219K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $32K.
National Opossum Society Inc at a glance
In short: National Opossum Society Inc gave $32K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $32,000
- -41.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -27.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,000
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $218,753
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (16% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who National Opossum Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wildlife Works Inc ($5K). Together the top 8 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Opossum Society Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 616% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2024) to $55K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildlife Works Inc Youngwood, PA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue Woodstock, CT | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| North Country Wild Care Lake George, NY | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Opossum Pouch Rescue and Rehabilitation Propserity, SC | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Rowena Wildlife Clinic The Dalles, OR | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Woodlands and Wildlife Refuge Inc Clinton, NJ | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Rescue League Falls Church, VA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center Huntington Beach, CA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,753 | $16,804 | $44,710 | $32,000 | 8 | $35,597 | $5,781 |
| 2023 | $246,969 | $17,167 | $67,093 | $55,000 | 11 | $56,920 | $7,091 |
| 2022 | $298,998 | $30,868 | $8,875 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $278,338 | $31,294 | $10,832 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $234,992 | $28,362 | $304 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, National Opossum Society Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Opossum Society Inc is led by Janice D. Hughlett, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janice D. Hughlett
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patty Wallace Stewart
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula R. Arms
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 National Opossum Society Inc
How much does National Opossum Society Inc give each year?
National Opossum Society Inc gave $32K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 11 grants.
What is National Opossum Society Inc's typical grant size?
National Opossum Society Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,000, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does National Opossum Society Inc give grants?
National Opossum Society Inc's top state is Pennsylvania, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (16%) and New York (16%).
Does National Opossum Society Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of National Opossum Society Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are National Opossum Society Inc's largest grantees?
National Opossum Society Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wildlife Works Inc ($5,000), Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue ($5,000) and North Country Wild Care ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is National Opossum Society Inc?
National Opossum Society Inc reported $219K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is National Opossum Society Inc's EIN?
National Opossum Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0562308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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