The Wilderness Project Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker WASHINGTON, DC EIN: 83-1279703 Website

THE PURPOSE OF THE WILD BIRD FOUNDATION OF AMERICA IS TO SUPPORT EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE DEDICATED TO THE CONSERVATION OF WILD BIRD SPECIES AND ECOSYSTEMS IN AFRICA AND OTHER GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS. THE WILD BIRD FOUNDATION OF AMERICA PROVIDES FUNDRAISING, ORGANIZATIONAL AND LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND CONSERVATION OF WILD BIRD SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS IN SOUTH AFRICA, BOTSWANA, NAMIBIA, ANGOLA AND OTHER COUNTRIES.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.8M

+8.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$8K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$8K

About The Wilderness Project Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Wilderness Project Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $130K.

Focus Areas

Environment & Animals

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Vermont $8K (100%)

States

Vermont

Cities

Essex Junction

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,757,682	$2,538,273	$938,548
Revenue	$4,904,221	$5,802,110	$2,904,460
Expenses	$4,738,478	$4,172,617	$3,423,231
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$129,990	$67,956	$8,819
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Maliasili Initiatives Inc ($7,500).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MALIASILI INITIATIVES INC ESSEX JUNCTION, VT	SCHOLARSHIP	$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
DAVID GARRETT	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	30	$136,564
STEVE BOYES	CHAIRMAN	5	—
JOHN HILTON	PRESIDENT AND TREASURER	5	—
STEVE BESSINGER	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
MOREANGELS MBIZAH	DIRECTOR	1	—
SHOHAM ARAD	DIRECTOR	1	—
BROOKE RUNNETTE	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Environment & Animals

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wilderness Project Foundation?

The Wilderness Project Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is The Wilderness Project Foundation?

As of 2024, The Wilderness Project Foundation holds $2.8M in total assets with $4.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $8K in 2024.

Where does The Wilderness Project Foundation operate?

The Wilderness Project Foundation has awarded grants in Vermont.

What size grants does The Wilderness Project Foundation award?

In 2024, The Wilderness Project Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $8K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Wilderness Project Foundation's EIN?

The Wilderness Project Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1279703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.