Salmon Defense
Protect and defend pacific northwest salmon and salmon habitat.
Salmon Defense at a glance
- Total assets
- $667,585
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $589,822
- +114.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $20,557
- +42.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $611,788
- +28.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Salmon Defense
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Salmon Defense
Who Salmon Defense funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $70K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Office of State Treasurer Olympia, WA | Billy frank jr. Statue in the washington dc national statutory hall. | $28,696 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $667,585 | $589,822 | $611,788 | — | — | $20,557 |
| 2023 | $647,755 | $275,565 | $474,973 | $28,696 | 1 | $14,392 |
| 2022 | $776,616 | $295,804 | $311,251 | $70,332 | 1 | $16,283 |
| 2021 | $900,756 | $322,604 | $187,867 | $12,720 | 1 | $28,265 |
| 2020 | $722,899 | $205,318 | $152,063 | — | — | $9,947 |
About Salmon Defense
Based on IRS filings
Salmon Defense is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Olympia, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $668K in total assets. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salmon Defense is led by Peggan Frank, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peggan Frank
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $74K (2024)
Nancy Shippentower-Games
Chair
Chair → Chairwoman, 2023
Chairwoman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fawn Sharp
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glen Gobin
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2023
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Allen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Yanity
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Whitener
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonita Cleveland
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Wilson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Robert Whitener (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Lorraine Loomis (2020–2021) — 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 $74K, to Peggan Frank (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Salmon Defense
How large is Salmon Defense?
Salmon Defense reported $668K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $590K.
What is Salmon Defense?
Salmon Defense is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Olympia, WA. It holds $668K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Salmon Defense operate?
Salmon Defense has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Salmon Defense's EIN?
Salmon Defense's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0072301. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Salmon Defense funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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