Protect Our Winters Action Fund
Works to make action on climate change a top policy priority for the outdoor sports community.
Protect Our Winters Action Fund at a glance
In short: Protect Our Winters Action Fund gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $20,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $107,115
- +161.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Protect Our Winters Action Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Western Native Voice ($20K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Native Voice Billings, MT | Grant to western native voice for indigenous turnout in Montana | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $107,115 | $771,755 | $727,905 | $20,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $40,900 | $18,770 | $144,771 | — | — |
| 2022 | $184,288 | $36,050 | $260,731 | — | — |
| 2021 | $382,239 | $126,390 | $88,078 | — | — |
| 2020 | $395,814 | $666,656 | $586,756 | — | — |
About Protect Our Winters Action Fund
Based on IRS filings
Protect Our Winters Action Fund is a public charity, based in Boulder, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $107K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Protect Our Winters Action Fund is led by Erin Sprague, CEO & Treasurer on the 2024 filing; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erin Sprague
CEO & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$240K (2024)
Jeremy Jones
President & Founder
Board Member → President, 2022
President → President & Founder, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Delaplane
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kjersten Forseth
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Udall
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Gilchrist
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Chieffo
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lukas Haynes
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Piergrossi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Stiles
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Mario Molina (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Auden Schendler (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rob Webb (2020) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $240K, to Erin Sprague (CEO (As of 1/24)/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Protect Our Winters Action Fund
How much does Protect Our Winters Action Fund give each year?
Protect Our Winters Action Fund gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Protect Our Winters Action Fund?
Protect Our Winters Action Fund reported $107K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $772K.
Where does Protect Our Winters Action Fund operate?
Protect Our Winters Action Fund has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Protect Our Winters Action Fund's EIN?
Protect Our Winters Action Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3030363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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