Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust
To conduct and support activities exclusively for the benefit of or to carry out the purposes for the cougar fund, inc., a Wyoming nonprofit corporation and wildlife conservation efforts in North America for carnivorous animals.
Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust gave $230K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $230K), mostly in Wyoming. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,120
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $230,120
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $230,120
- Total assets
- $3,307,964
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cougar Fund Inc ($230K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2021, 18 months) to $230K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $230K.
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cougar Fund Inc Jackson, WY | To Support the Organization's Exempt Purpose | $230,120 |
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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 | $3,307,964 | $300,545 | $372,785 | $230,120 | 1 | $300,545 |
| 2023 | $3,110,948 | $53,834 | $316,434 | $180,000 | 1 | $53,834 |
| 2022 | $2,999,211 | $-116,939 | $265,149 | $130,000 | 1 | $-116,939 |
| 2021* | $3,800,136 | $387,656 | $249,687 | $45,000 | 1 | $402,970 |
| 2020 | $3,450,931 | $-235,728 | $267,685 | $130,000 | 1 | $-235,728 |
| 2019 | $3,451,458 | $447,435 | $231,878 | $90,500 | 1 | $73,467 |
*2021: Covers 18 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust
Based on IRS filings
Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust is a public charity, based in Moose, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $230K. Net investment income was $301K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas D. Mangelsen
Trustee
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$108K (2019) → $108K (2024)
Richard B. Black
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $108K, to Thomas D Mangelsen (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust
How much does Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust give each year?
Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust gave $230K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $180K across 1 grant.
How large is Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust?
Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $301K.
Where does Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust operate?
Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Wyoming.
What is Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust's EIN?
Spencer Wilson Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-6185849. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- 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 December 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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