Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc
Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it made $605K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $35K.
Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,456,361
- +34.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,097,629
- +1680.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $604,613
- +12.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $732,477
- +18.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 953% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $595K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $139K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund Inc Washington, DC | Conservation efforts in salonga national park in dem rep of congo | $138,636 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,456,361 | $1,097,629 | $732,477 | — | — | $604,613 | $34,818 | $63,419 |
| 2023 | $1,084,396 | $61,648 | $617,736 | — | — | $538,689 | $23 | — |
| 2022 | $1,679,756 | $1,061,594 | $641,972 | $138,636 | 1 | $426,475 | — | $71,376 |
| 2021 | $1,209,682 | $1,070,156 | $713,991 | $595,100 | 3 | $624,685 | — | $45,875 |
| 2020 | $853,806 | $1,000,034 | $156,717 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $34 | $26,131 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc is led by Trudy Turner, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Trudy Turner
President
Director → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Eichmeier
Managing Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$56K (2022) → $65K (2024)
Gay Reinartz
Director
President → Interim Director, 2022
Interim Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $100K (2024)
Nathaniel Reinartz
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Ehlinger
Director
Director → Co-President, 2022
Co-President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hugo Warner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Eagan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marita Stollenwerk
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Moniz
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Deborah Kern (2020–2022) — Vice President & Treasurer
- Former: Tom Moniz (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Patrick Guislain (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 $100K, to Gay Reinartz (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc
How large is Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc?
Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $605K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc?
Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Milwaukee, WI. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc operate?
Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Michigan, Wisconsin.
What is Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc's EIN?
Salonga Conservation Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0645869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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