The Wilder Trust
Advocacy, education, and philanthropy relating to the root causes of climate change, extractive capitalism, structural inequities, and disinformation; protection of biodiversity through ecosystem restoration; land preservation; nature-based climate and environmental solutions; advocacy and support of indigenous americans, people of color, reparations for impact of ancestors actions; protecting democracy; providing legal aid; protecting women's rights, including access to reproductive health care; judicial, police, and prison reform; lobbying and other advocacy in support of these issues; and making grants to other nonprofit organizations.
The Wilder Trust at a glance
In short: The Wilder Trust gave $802K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $401K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $802,000
- +702.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $401,000
- +301.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $401,000
- Total assets
- $68,322,841
- +3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Wilder Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Save Our Home Planet Action Inc ($667K). Together the top 2 received $802K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $802K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $802K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Save Our Home Planet Action Inc Ventura, CA | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $667,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation Novato, CA | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $135,000 |
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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 | $68,322,841 | $3,031,821 | $874,971 | $802,000 | 2 | $3,031,821 |
| 2023 | $66,159,901 | $1,793,721 | $169,518 | $100,000 | 1 | $1,793,721 |
| 2022 | $64,535,698 | $64,603,739 | $68,041 | $15,000 | 1 | $1,778,583 |
About The Wilder Trust
Based on IRS filings
The Wilder Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jackson, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $68.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $802K. Net investment income was $3.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wilder Trust's only listed officer is Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective, Institutional Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective
Institutional Trustee
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$53K (2022) → $59K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $59K, to Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective (Institutional Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Wilder Trust
How much does The Wilder Trust give each year?
The Wilder Trust gave $802K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 1 grant.
How large is The Wilder Trust?
The Wilder Trust reported $68.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is The Wilder Trust?
The Wilder Trust is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Jackson, WY. It holds $68.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Wilder Trust operate?
The Wilder Trust has awarded grants in California.
What is The Wilder Trust's EIN?
The Wilder Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-6588261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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