The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust (HSWLT) protects wildlife by preserving natural habitats and permanent sanctuaries.
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust at a glance
In short: The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust gave $333K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $111K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $332,726
- -52.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $110,909
- +27.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $21,929,508
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Volcan Mountain Foundation ($180K). Together the top 3 received $333K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 14 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $333K (2025) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $333K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Volcan Mountain Foundation Julian, CA | To provide financial support to Grantee's stewardship endowment fund in support of the Keenan Conservation Easement. | $180,000 |
| Centennial Valley Preservation Fund Minneapolis, MN | To provide financial support to Grantee's stewardship endowment fund in support of the Demetriades Conservation Easements. | $100,000 |
| Tar River Land Conservancy Louisburg, NC | To cover closing costs for the transfer of conservation property and its long-term stewardship. | $52,726 |
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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 | $21,929,508 | $1,094,491 | $1,171,796 | $332,726 | 3 | $143,866 |
| 2024 | $21,071,393 | $657,667 | $1,657,003 | $695,308 | 8 | $230,933 |
| 2023 | $21,568,082 | $2,558,908 | $1,339,397 | $678,000 | 1 | $1,082,988 |
| 2022 | $19,601,915 | $1,680,214 | $841,872 | — | — | $43,556 |
| 2021 | $19,311,785 | $1,733,943 | $1,775,581 | $1,065,000 | 2 | $543,866 |
| 2020 | $19,058,481 | $3,235,523 | $1,610,163 | $900,000 | 1 | $-10,027 |
| 2019 | $16,722,085 | $2,365,523 | $939,361 | — | — | $121,341 |
About The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $333K. Net investment income was $144K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust is led by Jim Reed, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jim Reed
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$81K (2020) → $140K (2025)
Nicole Paquette
Chair & President
Director → Chair & President, 2020
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hillman
Director
Director → Vice Chair & Vice President, 2021
Vice Chair & Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susannah May
Former Highest Compensated Employee
Associate General Counsel → Former Highest Compensated Employee, 2024
On filings since 2023
$10K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Cristobel Block
Former Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Former Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Deborah Muse
Former Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary → Former Assistant Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William H Hall
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Frostic
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Johanie V Parra
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Michaelen Barsness (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Theresa Reese (2019–2022) — Former Assistant Treasurer
- Former: James Aber (2022) — Program Director, Acquisition & Affiliate Mail
- Former: Tracy Kelley (2022) — Director & Affiliate Marketing
- Former: David Hartwell (2019–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: G Thomas Waite III (2019–2020) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Julisa Edwards (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Stephen Swartz (2019–2020) — Former Secretary
- Former: Barbara U Birdsey (2019) — Director
- Former: Denise Schlener (2019) — Director
- Former: Irene Crowe (2019) — Director
- Former: John Grandy (2019) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $140K, to Jim Reed (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust
How much does The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust give each year?
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust gave $333K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $695K across 8 grants.
What is The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust's typical grant size?
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $110,909, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust give grants?
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (30%) and North Carolina (16%).
Does The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust?
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust reported $21.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust?
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Washington, DC. It holds $21.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust's EIN?
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1808517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 3, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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