THE ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING WILDLIFE CONSERVATION THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT. WE PROVIDE FINANCIAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, COMPETITIVE GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS, AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED TO DELIVER HIGH-IMPACT INITIATIVES. OUR COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC EDUCATION ENSURES THAT ALL FOUNDATION ACTIVITIES YIELD MEASURABLE COMMUNITY BENEFIT AND CONTRIBUTE TO SCIENTIFIC PROGRESS IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND RELATED DISCIPLINES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$673K
+7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$234K
+110.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$234K
+110.4% YoY
About Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife
Based on IRS filings
Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SINTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $673K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $234K. Net investment income was $38K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $673,251 | $629,354 | $588,964 |
| Revenue | $258,867 | $141,319 | $102,178 |
| Expenses | $236,337 | $113,395 | $204,498 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $37,567 | $20,519 | $14,728 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Found ($234,007).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROB & BESSIE WELDER WILDLIFE FOUND SINTON, TX | EDUCATION & RESEARCH | $234,007 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOEL H THOMAS | SECRETARY | 0.1 | — |
| JOHN J WELDER V | PRESIDENT | 0.1 | — |
| H C WEIL | VICE PRESIDE | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife?
Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SINTON, TX. It holds $673K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife?
As of 2024, Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife holds $673K in total assets with $259K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $234K in 2024.
Where does Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife operate?
Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife award?
In 2024, Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife awarded 1 grants totaling $234K — an average of about $234K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife's EIN?
Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3550562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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