The Wildlands Conservancy
The Wildlands Conservancy's dual mission is to preserve the beauty and biodiversity of the earth and to provide programs so that children may know the wonder and joy of nature.
The Wildlands Conservancy at a glance
In short: The Wildlands Conservancy gave $370K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $185K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $370,200
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $185,100
- Median grant
- $185,100
- Total assets
- $240,413,050
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Wildlands Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was California Council of Land Trusts Action Fund ($250K). Together the top 2 received $370K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $370K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Council of Land Trusts Action Fund Sacramento, CA | Support CA Prop 4 which proivdes grant funding for land conservation/restoration | $250,000 |
| Outward Bound Adventures Inc Pasadena, CA | Provide outdoor learning opportunities to disadvantaged youth | $120,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $240,413,050 | $13,845,567 | $12,763,231 | $370,200 | 2 | $3,315,623 |
| 2024 | $242,682,205 | $65,992,405 | $11,642,136 | — | — | $232,024 |
| 2023 | $180,959,564 | $12,232,537 | $9,825,345 | — | — | $4,322,548 |
| 2022 | $184,197,639 | $27,831,186 | $8,831,375 | — | — | $4,802,261 |
| 2021 | $148,685,880 | $11,621,099 | $7,480,105 | — | — | $419,640 |
| 2020 | $144,549,060 | $9,331,897 | $7,028,057 | — | — | $930,179 |
About The Wildlands Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
The Wildlands Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oak Glen, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $240.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $370K. Net investment income was $3.3M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Wildlands Conservancy is led by Frazier Haney, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frazier Haney
Executive Director
Deputy Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
65 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $144K (2025)
Joan Taylor
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Malone
Secretary & Hr Director
Secretary → Secretary & Hr Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $97K (2025)
April Sall
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Pope
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Gelbaum
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Gelbaum
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Ritter
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Helmle
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Sweeney
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Myers
Former President
Executive Director → President, 2021
President → Former President, 2025
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $129K (2025)
Jennifer Francis
Controller & CFO
Controller & CFO → CFO, 2024
CFO → Controller & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$15K (2022) → $109K (2025)
Landon Peppel
COO
New on the 2025 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chris Carillo (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Christina Sanchez (2020–2022) — Former CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $144K, to Frazier Haney (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Wildlands Conservancy
How much does The Wildlands Conservancy give each year?
The Wildlands Conservancy gave $370K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Wildlands Conservancy?
The Wildlands Conservancy reported $240.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.8M.
What is The Wildlands Conservancy?
The Wildlands Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Oak Glen, CA. It holds $240.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Wildlands Conservancy operate?
The Wildlands Conservancy has awarded grants in California.
What is The Wildlands Conservancy's EIN?
The Wildlands Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0676450. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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