National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance
The National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance supports stewardship organizations working within the National Wilderness Preservation System. We provide website resources, trainings, webinars, newsletters, produce the annual National Wilderness Workshop, and provide funding through challenge costs shares with the US Forest Service.
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance at a glance
In short: National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance gave $76K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $76,292
- -90.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,899
- -53.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $141,019
- -44.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (23% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance
Grow Wild Grant Program
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
The National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Program
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Wilderness Stewardship Performance (WSP) Grant Program
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Selway Bitterrott Frank Chu ($18K). Together the top 7 received $76K.
Grant Size Distribution
146 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 146 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance gives
- Giving fell 84% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2025) to $828K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Selway Bitterrott Frank Chu Boise, ID | Wilderness and Trail Stewardship | $17,500 |
| Southern Appalachain Wilderne Asheville, NC | Wilderness and Trail Stewardship | $13,162 |
| Bob Marshall Wilderness Found Hungry Horse, MT | Wilderness and Trail Stewardship | $10,000 |
| Wyoming Wilderness Assoc Jackson, WY | Wilderness and Trail Stewardship | $10,000 |
| Sitka Conservation Society Sitka, AK | Wilderness and Trail Stewardship | $9,998 |
| Wild Arizona Tucson, AZ | Wilderness and Trail Stewardship | $8,211 |
| Friends of Mount Evans Evergreen, CO | Wilderness and Trail Stewardship | $7,421 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $141,019 | $393,867 | $413,474 | $76,292 | 7 | $89 |
| 2024 | $255,005 | $1,012,934 | $998,126 | $828,010 | 35 | — |
| 2023 | $186,659 | $677,731 | $672,755 | $437,880 | 26 | — |
| 2022 | $189,214 | $441,811 | $421,704 | $464,043 | 38 | — |
| 2021 | $288,317 | $781,088 | $761,525 | $442,200 | 40 | — |
| 2020 | $280,163 | $452,670 | $360,941 | $285,468 | 26 | — |
About National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance
Based on IRS filings
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Collins, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $141K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $76K. Net investment income was $89.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance is led by Joelle Marier, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joelle Marier
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$51K (2023) → $74K (2025)
Jeff Randa
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann Baker-Easley
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Splain
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlin Devarona
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Hodge
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Ratcliffe
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simon Heinberg
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Reilly
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quinn Brett
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Ian Nelson (2020–2024) — Board Chair
- Former: Anne Sentz (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: David Cantrell (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Katie Currier (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Randy Rasmussen (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Randy Welsh (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Mitchell Compton (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sandy Compton (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Downs (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Chelsea Phillippe (2020) — Board Member
- Former: David Kallenbach (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Zach Bumgarner (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $74K, to Joelle Marier (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance
How much does National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance give each year?
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance gave $76K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $828K across 35 grants.
What is National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance's typical grant size?
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,899, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance give grants?
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance's top state is Idaho, with 23% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (17%) and Montana (13%).
Does National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Wilderness and Trail Stewardship" (7 grants).
Who are National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance's largest grantees?
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance's largest 2025 grantees include Selway Bitterrott Frank Chu ($17,500), Southern Appalachain Wilderne ($13,162) and Bob Marshall Wilderness Found ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance?
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance reported $141K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $394K.
What is National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance?
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Fort Collins, CO. It holds $141K in total assets as of 2025.
What is National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance's EIN?
National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0656123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 25, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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