The Sierra Fund
The Sierra Fund (TSF) is a non-profit organization with a mission to restore ecosystem and community resiliency in the Sierra Nevada.
The Sierra Fund at a glance
- Total assets
- $427,169
- -30.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,556,338
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,581,139
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Sierra Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $14K (2022). In 2022 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Environmental Advoc Cedar Ridge, CA | — | $8,000 |
| Green Corps Denver, CO | — | $6,000 |
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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 | $427,169 | $1,556,338 | $1,581,139 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $610,721 | $1,534,171 | $1,428,129 | — | — | $2,311 |
| 2022 | $491,472 | $790,823 | $940,501 | $14,000 | 2 | $2,348 |
| 2021 | $777,146 | $1,012,456 | $944,422 | $6,000 | 1 | $4,543 |
| 2020 | $577,553 | $1,122,679 | $930,144 | $6,000 | 1 | $3,237 |
About The Sierra Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Sierra Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Auburn, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $427K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sierra Fund is led by Brian Wallace, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Wallace
CEO
Board Member → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$23K (2024)
Joan Clayburgh
Outgoing Executive Director
Executive Director → Outgoing Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $123K (2024)
Lisa Grayshield
Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Monohan
Program Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Tim Seward
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nils Moe
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brenden Mercer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Miller
Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris Hohag
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Malissa Tayaba
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Cubbler
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Alison Harvey (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Robert Meacher (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Martha Davis (2022–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Coleen Shade (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Adrienne Alvord (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Martha Lennihan (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Elizabeth Martin (2020–2021) — Past CEO
- Former: Gary Parsons (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard Gordon (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Timothy Seward (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $123K, to Joan Clayburgh (Outgoing ED). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Sierra Fund
How large is The Sierra Fund?
The Sierra Fund reported $427K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is The Sierra Fund?
The Sierra Fund is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Auburn, CA. It holds $427K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Sierra Fund operate?
The Sierra Fund has awarded grants in California, Colorado.
What is The Sierra Fund's EIN?
The Sierra Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0485725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 7, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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