Shelterwood Collective
Shelterwood Collective is a 900-acre community forest, retreat center, and collective of land protectors all working together to advance accessibility to nature and to promote sustainable land stewardship. We are based on unceded southern pomo and kashaya territory, above what is now called the russian river in Sonoma county, California. Shelterwood was established on the premise that ecosystem health can only be achieved bycommunities who are in deep relationship with the earth and with oneanother. Through land stewardship, forest restoration, andcommunity and cultural programs, we heal interconnected ecosystems and help increase access to the outdoors for historically marginalized communities.
Shelterwood Collective at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,683,896
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $4,495,790
- +42.1% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $16,681
- -25.7% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,249,552
- +19.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Shelterwood Collective funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $9.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tribeworks Inc Seattle, WA | — | $9,454,615 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,683,896 | $4,495,790 | $3,249,552 | — | — | $16,681 |
| 2024 | $7,837,405 | $3,163,145 | $2,719,683 | — | — | $22,443 |
| 2023 | $7,084,841 | $13,226,131 | $12,174,266 | $9,454,615 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $6,389,759 | $1,959,225 | $945,947 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $4,889,656 | $5,291,394 | $604,375 | — | — | — |
About Shelterwood Collective
Based on IRS filings
Shelterwood Collective is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Cazadero, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.7M in total assets. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shelterwood Collective is led by Brandon Jones, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brandon Jones
Executive Director
Treasurer → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
32 hrs/week
$130K (2025)
Deseree Fontenot
Chair
Treasurer → Co-Chair, 2022
Co-Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Niko Alexandre
Co-Treasurer & Member at Large
Co-Exec Director → Co-Treasurer & Member at Large, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$91K (2024) → $60K (2025)
Myles Lennon
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maya Harjo
Co-Treasurer
Board Member → Co-Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Julia Velasquez (2022–2024) — At-Large
- Former: Layel Carmago (2024) — Co-Exec Director
- Former: Layel Camargo (2021–2023) — Co-Exec Director
- Former: Nikola Alexandre (2021–2023) — Co-Exec Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $130K, to Brandon Jones (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shelterwood Collective
How large is Shelterwood Collective?
Shelterwood Collective reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What is Shelterwood Collective?
Shelterwood Collective is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Cazadero, CA. It holds $8.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Shelterwood Collective operate?
Shelterwood Collective has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Shelterwood Collective's EIN?
Shelterwood Collective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3979419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Shelterwood Collective funds
Environment & Animals Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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