Rewild
Rewild is a public charity based in Austin, Texas, that works to protect and restore the wild. Founded in 2008, it supports conservation efforts involving threatened species, important wild places and ecosystems, and the people and organizations working to conserve them.
Rewild at a glance
In short: Rewild gave $3.8M across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,815,997
- +176.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +126.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,744
- +22.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $74,162,728
- -11.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (14% 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 Rewild
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 129, Austin, TX 78767
Phone: (512) 686-6062
Website: https://rewild.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rewild funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Groundwork USA ($425K). Together the top 10 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 117 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Re:wild reports work in 90 countries across Africa, Asia, Australasia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and North America. It says it is directly engaged on the ground in 39 countries, supports local conservation partners in 34 more, and works through hosted funds in 17.
In 2025, the largest shares of reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York (14%), California (13%), North Carolina (10%), Washington, D.C. (10%), and Virginia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rewild gives
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $375K (2019) to $3.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwork USA Yonkers, NY | Research Conservation | $425,000 |
| Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Asheville, NC | Research Conservation | $300,000 |
| Savanna Institute Madison, WI | Research Conservation | $294,961 |
| Earth Innovation Institute Berkeley, CA | Research Conservation | $245,133 |
| Arbor Day Foundation Lincoln, NE | Research Conservation | $213,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Research Conservation | $209,325 |
| Environmental Leadership Program Inc Greenbelt, MD | Research Conservation | $186,010 |
| Austin Peay State University Foundation Clarksville, TN | Research Conservation | $163,250 |
| The Climate Center Santa Rosa, CA | Research Conservation | $140,675 |
| American Forests Washington, DC | Research Conservation | $130,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 grant total covered 43 grants; the 2024 and 2023 totals covered 19 and 9 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $74,162,728 | $75,177,871 | $80,899,305 | $3,815,997 | 43 | $4,211,644 |
| 2024 | $84,022,922 | $74,150,398 | $69,717,270 | $1,379,351 | 19 | $4,203,330 |
| 2023 | $76,957,327 | $53,334,340 | $51,580,608 | $809,742 | 9 | $2,294,919 |
| 2022 | $75,195,563 | $63,945,414 | $62,514,358 | $3,309,634 | 20 | $572,250 |
| 2021 | $67,997,215 | $37,346,645 | $31,810,875 | $1,460,180 | 26 | $511,993 |
| 2020 | $61,178,702 | $48,158,042 | $30,902,428 | $2,469,611 | 28 | $905,744 |
| 2019 | $43,319,563 | $21,909,253 | $12,122,659 | $374,829 | 9 | $595,588 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Re:wild’s stated mission is to protect and restore the wild so all life on Earth can flourish. Its work includes species conservation, protection and restoration of key biodiversity areas, support for biodiversity guardians such as Indigenous peoples, women, youth, and rangers, and efforts to promote recognition of biodiversity’s importance.
Its funds address different conservation needs, including support for conservation leaders and youth, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, emergency response, and species conservation. The Fonseca Species Conservation Fund offers grants of up to $25,000 to early-career conservationists aged 35 and younger in GEF-recipient countries for work on specified threatened species groups. The Species Reintroduction Fund supports reintroduction projects around the world.
The 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy describes its mission as conserving habitat, clean water, farmland, scenic beauty, and outdoor recreation areas in the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. Savanna Institute says it works with farmers and scientists to support agroforestry in the U.S. Midwest. Earth Innovation Institute describes its work as advancing climate-friendly rural development through sustainable farming, forestry, and fisheries in tropical regions. These are grantees’ stated missions, not descriptions of Re:wild’s own programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Re:wild reported 43 grants totaling $3,815,997. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $425,000, with a median of $60,000. The reported purpose for the largest grants was “research conservation.”
The largest reported awards included $425,000 to Groundwork USA, $300,000 to Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy, $294,961 to Savanna Institute, $245,133 to Earth Innovation Institute, and $213,500 to Arbor Day Foundation. Other large grants included $209,325 to The Nature Conservancy, $186,010 to Environmental Leadership Program, and $163,250 to Austin Peay State University Foundation.
For prospective grantees, Re:wild’s filing describes a review process that may request a scope of work, terms of reference or proposal and budget; evidence of legal status; applicable tax forms; and, for organizations outside the U.S., an anti-terrorism worksheet. Managers review proposals and budgets, and grants are subject to programmatic and financial reporting. Fund-specific application details vary. The Fonseca Species Conservation Fund lists proposal periods for Africa and the Indian Ocean, Asia-Pacific, and the Americas, including the Caribbean. The Species Reintroduction Fund’s website lists an application period of January 1–27, 2026.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Weston Sechrest, Ph.D., as CEO, chief scientist, and board chair; Alejandro Quintero as COO, secretary, and assistant treasurer; Penny Langhammer as chief program officer and assistant secretary; and Russell Mittermeier, Ph.D., as chief conservation officer.
Directors listed include Scott McDonald, John Mitchell, Daniel Richards, Leonardo DiCaprio, Melani Walton, and Razan Al Mubarak. Daniel Richards is also listed as lead director and treasurer.
Rewild is led by Weston Sechrest PhD, CEO, Chief Scientist & Board Chair since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 10 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Weston Sechrest PhD
CEO, Chief Scientist & Board Chair
CEO & Chief Scientist → CEO, Chief Scientist & Board Member, 2021
CEO, Chief Scientist & Board Member → CEO, Chief Scientist & Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$180K (2019) → $180K (2025)
Emily Kane
Managing Director & Lonely Whale
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$152K (2025)
Barney Long
Senior Director & Conservation Strategies
Senior Director → Senior Director & Conservation Strategies, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$125K (2019) → $158K (2025)
Dirk Byler
Director & Great Apes Program
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $151K (2025)
Britta Justesen
Director of Philanthropy
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$177K (2024) → $179K (2025)
Daniel Richards
Lead Director & Treasurer
Chair → Lead Director, 2022
Lead Director → Lead Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Mitchell
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott McDonald
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonardo Dicaprio
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melani Walton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Razan Al Mubarek
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Quintero
COO, Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
COO & Assistant Treasurer → COO, Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary, 2021
COO, Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary → COO, Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$178K (2019) → $192K (2025)
Russell Mittermeier PhD
Chief Conservation Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$195K (2019) → $194K (2025)
Penny Langhammer
Chief Program Officer & Assistant Secretary
Executive Vice President of Science & Strategy → Executive Vice President, 2021
Executive Vice President → Chief Program Officer & Assistant Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $184K (2025)
Robin Moore
Chief Communications Officer
Senior Director, Digital Content & Media → Vice President, Communications & Marketing, 2021
Vice President, Communications & Marketing → Chief Communications Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $170K (2025)
Mark Burget
Vice President & Strategic Initiatives
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$182K (2025)
Former officers (8)
- Former: Anthony Rylands PhD (2019–2023) — Primate Conservation Director
- Former: DON Church PHD (2019–2022) — President & Secretary
- Former: Dune Ives (2022) — Director & Lonely Whale
- Former: Katherine Radin (2022) — Director of Development
- Former: Simone Friedman (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Sheth (2019–2020) — Chair
- Former: Tabitha Upshaw (2019–2020) — Chief Marketing Officer
- Former: Ella Outlaw (2019) — Primate Program
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $194K, to Russell Mittermeier PHD (Chief Conservation Officer). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rewild
How much does Rewild give each year?
Rewild gave $3.8M across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.4M across 19 grants.
What is Rewild's typical grant size?
Rewild's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $88,744, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rewild give grants?
Rewild's top state is New York, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (13%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants).
Does Rewild give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Rewild's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Conservation" (43 grants).
Who are Rewild's largest grantees?
Rewild's largest 2025 grantees include Groundwork USA ($425,000), Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy ($300,000) and Savanna Institute ($294,961), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rewild?
Rewild reported $74.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $75.2M.
What does Rewild fund?
Re:wild’s stated mission is to protect and restore the wild so all life on Earth can flourish. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rewild?
Rewild has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check rewild.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Rewild's EIN?
Rewild's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2887967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Rewild funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/rewild-morg_351a7c02ace54e2c8cadcc828f392608
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