The Havasi Wilderness Foundation
The Havasi Wilderness Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Agoura Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $346K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $614K. Net investment income was $21K.
The Havasi Wilderness Foundation at a glance
In short: The Havasi Wilderness Foundation gave $614K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $153K), mostly in Nebraska. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $613,879
- +6361.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $153,470
- +6361.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $346,300
- -58.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Havasi Wilderness Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Father Flanigan's Boys' Town ($609K). Together the top 4 received $614K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Havasi Wilderness Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2569% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $614K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $614K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Father Flanigan's Boys' Town Boys Town, NE | Transferring securities to organization involved in children and family support | $609,379 |
| CA Science Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Educational Programs | $2,500 |
| The Roar Foundation Acton, CA | Educational Programs | $1,000 |
| Gibbon Conservation Center Santa Clarita, CA | Educational Programs | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $346,300 | $33,240 | $633,391 | $613,879 | 4 | $621,620 | $21,459 | $35,161 |
| 2024 | $834,496 | $40,090 | $35,306 | $9,500 | 4 | $22,866 | $27,587 | $46,896 |
| 2023 | $829,712 | $25,928 | $45,899 | $13,500 | 4 | $34,394 | $24,192 | $44,804 |
| 2022 | $849,683 | $35,699 | $60,035 | $23,000 | 5 | $48,435 | $23,863 | $47,485 |
| 2021 | $874,019 | $31,695 | $56,170 | $24,500 | 5 | $44,658 | $22,450 | $51,188 |
| 2020 | $898,494 | $45,342 | $65,293 | $23,000 | 5 | — | $33,916 | $48,566 |
| 2019 | $918,757 | $40,573 | $78,461 | $35,750 | 5 | — | $29,277 | $49,695 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Havasi Wilderness Foundation reported a distributable amount of $35K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Havasi Wilderness Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sandor Havasi
Director
President & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Esme Takahashi
Director
CFO → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marilyn Fordney
Secretary
Secretary & CFO → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lisa Newell Dvm (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lucy Saturnino (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Royce Siggard (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Havasi Wilderness Foundation
How much does The Havasi Wilderness Foundation give each year?
The Havasi Wilderness Foundation gave $614K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 4 grants.
What is The Havasi Wilderness Foundation's typical grant size?
The Havasi Wilderness Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $153,470, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Havasi Wilderness Foundation give grants?
The Havasi Wilderness Foundation gives mostly in Nebraska: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Havasi Wilderness Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Havasi Wilderness Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Programs" (3 grants).
How large is The Havasi Wilderness Foundation?
The Havasi Wilderness Foundation reported $346K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $622K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $35K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Havasi Wilderness Foundation?
The Havasi Wilderness Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Agoura Hills, CA. It holds $346K in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Havasi Wilderness Foundation's EIN?
The Havasi Wilderness Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3882092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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