The Wildcat Foundation
The Wildcat Foundation is a private philanthropic foundation established by the late David Bonderman, co-founder of TPG Capital. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the foundation received tax-exempt status in August 2014. The foundation's primary mission is to help save and provide for the long-term conservation of endangered wildlife and wild places in Africa, with a strategic focus on anti-poaching and wildlife conservation efforts, particularly combating ivory and rhino horn trafficking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$10.1M
-19.6% YoY
Grant Count
22
-18.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$457K
-1.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Wildcat Foundation's mission centers on wildlife and wild places conservation in Africa. Primary funding priorities include:
- Wildlife conservation and anti-poaching efforts
- Combating ivory and rhino horn trafficking
- Wildlife law enforcement activities
- Conservation initiatives across African countries
The foundation has been a strategic partner of African Parks since 2014, investing in eight parks across seven countries.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 44 grants in 2024. Notable recent grants include:
Grant Range
s & Range:**
Average Grant
$451,900
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Wildcat Foundation funds conservation efforts across:
- 18 African countries (as of 2022)
- United States
- Vietnam
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2024):
- Total Assets: $6,080,529
- Total Revenues: $11,305,894
- Total Expenses: $10,491,922
- Total Giving: $10,050,128
Historical Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $11,900,000
- Total Revenues: $21,400,000
- Total Expenses: $13,100,000
Annual Giving:
- 2021: $17,000,000
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
David Bonderman - Founder and Director (1942-2024)
Following David Bonderman's death in December 2024, his legacy continues through the foundation's ongoing support for critical conservation efforts.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID BONDERMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| SHERRI CONN | CFO | — | — |
| Cale Bonderman | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| Django Bonderman | TRUSTEE | — | — |
| Samantha B Holloway | Trustee until 04/2024 | — | — |
| Richard Schifter | Trustee until 04/2024 | — | — |
| Kelvin L Davis | Trustee until 04/2024 | — | — |
| Maria Eitel | Trustee until 04/2024 | — | — |
| Nicole Mollo | Trustee until 04/2024 | 40 | $258,718 |
Contact Information
Address: The Wildcat Foundation c/o Sherri Conn 301 Commerce Street, Suite 3150 Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 871-4063
Email: info@wildcatfoundation.net
Website: https://www.thewildcatfoundation.us/
EIN: 45-6518655
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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