The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife
The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife is a private foundation, based in Littleton, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $270K. Net investment income was $199K.
The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife at a glance
In short: The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife gave $270K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $270,000
- +22362.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +700.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,750
- +2707.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $5,049,106
- -1.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (37% 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 Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Bird Conservancy of the Rockies ($45K). Together the top 8 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife gives
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $270K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $270K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Brighton, CO | To Support Efforts for Rewilding and Protecting Wildlife | $45,000 |
| Cascadia Wildlands Eugene, OR | To Support Efforts for Rewilding and Protecting Wildlife | $45,000 |
| The San Diego River Park Foundation San Diego, CA | To the purchase of the rancho allegra property & habitat restoration efforts to benefit the California red legged frog and other endemic species | $45,000 |
| The Wildlands Conservancy Oak Glen, CA | To Support Efforts for Rewilding and Protecting Wildlife | $45,000 |
| Xerces Society Seattle, WA | To Support Efforts for Rewilding and Protecting Wildlife | $45,000 |
| Beaver Institute Southampton, MA | To Support Efforts for Rewilding and Protecting Wildlife | $25,000 |
| Occidental Arts & Ecology Center Occidental, CA | To Support Efforts for Rewilding and Protecting Wildlife | $10,000 |
| Methow Salmon Recovery Foundation Twisp, WA | To support project mission:1. Outreach & education forprofessionals, students, and thepublic of all ages.2. Coexistence with beavers. 3. Relocation of beavers inirreconcilable conflict with people.4. Restoration of natural processesin streams to better supportbeaver reestablishment.5. Modernizing beaver managementto prioritize their benefits as aclearly recognized keystonespecies. | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,049,106 | $199,432 | $295,873 | $270,000 | 8 | $270,000 | $199,432 | $250,406 |
| 2024 | $5,144,824 | $5,147,324 | $3,196 | $1,202 | 1 | $2,404 | $62,378 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife reported a distributable amount of $250K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife is led by Sally Judith McLellan, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2024; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally Judith McLellan
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amiran Verman
Chairperson
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marnie Gaede
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Galvin
Director
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Scheu-Harms
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Lorin Lindner
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 $2K, to Holly Scheu-Harms (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife
How much does The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife give each year?
The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife gave $270K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
What is The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife's typical grant size?
The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife's median grant in 2025 was $45,000, and its average grant was $33,750, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife give grants?
The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife's top state is California, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (20%) and Colorado (17%).
Does The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Efforts for Rewilding and Protecting Wildlife" (6 grants).
Who are The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife's largest grantees?
The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife's largest 2025 grantees include Bird Conservancy of the Rockies ($45,000), Cascadia Wildlands ($45,000) and The San Diego River Park Foundation ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife?
The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $270K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife's EIN?
The Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2850143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 18, 2026)
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