The Bureau of Land Management Foundation
The foundation for America's public lands is a non-profit organization chartered by congress. Its mission is to support the bureau of land management (BLM) by encouraging, accepting and managing private donations to benefit BLM programs and services. As the official charitable partner of the BLM, the foundation serves as a convener, partner and fundraiser catalyst to help ensure the health and sustainability of America's public lands and waters today, and for the future.
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bureau of Land Management Foundation gave $842K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $842,316
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $120,331
- Median grant
- $79,764
- Total assets
- $8,773,848
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Idaho (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Bureau of Land Management Foundation
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Bureau of Land Management Foundation
Drought Resilience Fund
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation
Amount
Varies by project
Deadline
Deadline not published
Lands to Love® Catalyst Fund
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation
Amount
Varies by project (grants awarded: $15,000 - $350,000)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Bureau of Land Management Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Birds of Prey ($346K). Together the top 7 received $842K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $842K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Birds of Prey Boise, ID | High School STEAM Education | $345,594 |
| City of Boise Boise, ID | Improve Rec Facilities | $200,000 |
| Colorado State University Office Ft Collins, CO | Native Seed Bank Research | $88,784 |
| Friends of the San Pedro River Sierra Vista, AZ | Improving Visitor Center | $79,764 |
| Eagle County Conservation District Eagle, CO | Virtual Cattle Fencing | $78,174 |
| New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Albuquerque, NM | Walking Trail Construction | $35,000 |
| Swimba Construction Boise, ID | Mountain Bike Trail Construction | $15,000 |
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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 | $8,773,848 | $5,082,083 | $3,570,515 | $842,316 | 7 | $188,063 |
| 2023 | $6,584,268 | $8,333,247 | $1,974,065 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $141,397 | $391,300 | $272,516 | — | — | — |
About The Bureau of Land Management Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $842K. Net investment income was $188K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation is led by I. Ling Thompson, CEO on every filing since 2023; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
I. Ling Thompson
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$97K (2023) → $315K (2024)
Steve Bullock
Chair & Then Director
Chair → Chair & Then Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurel Sayer
Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Leeds
Treasurer & Then Director
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Treasurer & Then Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Turner
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kirk Dupps
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Vigano
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Gwilliam
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Val Cole
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Zhang
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$152K (2024)
Paula Neira
Treasurer, Vice President Finance & Ops
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$55K (2024)
Maite Arce
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gina Anstey Interim Exec (2023) — Director
- Former: Gina Anstey Start (2022) — Interim Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $315K, to I Ling Thompson (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bureau of Land Management Foundation
How much does The Bureau of Land Management Foundation give each year?
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation gave $842K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is The Bureau of Land Management Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $79,764, and its average grant was $120,331, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Bureau of Land Management Foundation give grants?
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (20%) and Arizona (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (3 grants).
Does The Bureau of Land Management Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Bureau of Land Management Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Bureau of Land Management Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Birds of Prey ($345,594), City of Boise ($200,000) and Colorado State University Office ($88,784), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bureau of Land Management Foundation?
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation reported $8.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is The Bureau of Land Management Foundation?
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $8.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Bureau of Land Management Foundation's EIN?
The Bureau of Land Management Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1553091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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