The Land Sustainment Shop
The Land Sustainment Shop is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kalamazoo, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $98K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $64.
The Land Sustainment Shop at a glance
In short: The Land Sustainment Shop gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,875
- -97.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,875
- -97.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,875
- Total assets
- $98,325
- +125.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% 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 Land Sustainment Shop funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was We Want the Land Coalition ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $100K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| We Want the Land Coalition Portage, MI | To support We Want the Land Coalition's mission which supports the empowerment of women and girls | $1,875 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,325 | $64,393 | $9,665 | $1,875 | 1 | $1,875 | $64 |
| 2024 | $43,597 | $93,960 | $91,127 | $80,000 | 1 | $91,108 | $35 |
| 2023 | $40,764 | $105,205 | $112,398 | $100,000 | 1 | $112,217 | $26 |
| 2022 | $47,957 | $53,563 | $5,606 | — | — | $5,606 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Land Sustainment Shop is led by Pauletta Wood, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pauletta Wood
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Gallagher
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Rauber
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carole Wiedorfer
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ritzman
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Joanna Serra (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lauren Merrell (2022–2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Land Sustainment Shop
How much does The Land Sustainment Shop give each year?
The Land Sustainment Shop gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $80K across 1 grant.
How large is The Land Sustainment Shop?
The Land Sustainment Shop reported $98K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $64K.
What is The Land Sustainment Shop?
The Land Sustainment Shop is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Kalamazoo, MI. It holds $98K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Land Sustainment Shop operate?
The Land Sustainment Shop has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is The Land Sustainment Shop's EIN?
The Land Sustainment Shop's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1573158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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