The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild
The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Caldwell, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $226K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $11K.
The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild at a glance
In short: The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild gave $9K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,600
- -63.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,229
- -58.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $225,581
- -69.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yosemite Conservancy ($5K). Together the top 7 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $48K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yosemite Conservancy San Francisco, CA | Preserve Wildlife | $5,000 |
| The Land Conservancy Boonton, NJ | Preserve Wildlife | $1,000 |
| Mono Lake Committee Lee Vining, CA | Preserve Wildlife | $1,000 |
| Friends of Nevada Wilderness Reno, NV | Preserve Wildlife | $1,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Harpers Ferry, WV | Preserve Wildlife | $250 |
| Stark Mountain Foundation Waitsfield, VT | Preserve Wildlife | $250 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | Preserve Wildlife | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $225,581 | $-780,752 | $16,027 | $8,600 | 7 | $16,027 | $10,550 | — |
| 2023 | $738,500 | $39,470 | $39,200 | $23,500 | 8 | $39,200 | $39,470 | $27,369 |
| 2022 | $738,230 | $39,469 | $54,975 | $48,350 | 8 | $54,975 | $39,469 | $31,455 |
| 2021 | $753,736 | $39,468 | $33,450 | $25,550 | 10 | $33,450 | $39,468 | $34,673 |
| 2020 | $748,218 | $39,469 | $9,175 | $6,500 | 2 | — | $39,469 | $32,471 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina Cosgroff Crockett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debra H. Schoonover
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin Keenan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild
How much does The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild give each year?
The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild gave $9K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $24K across 8 grants.
What is The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild's typical grant size?
The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,229, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild give grants?
The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (12%) and Nevada (12%).
Does The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Preserve Wildlife" (7 grants).
Who are The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild's largest grantees?
The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild's largest 2024 grantees include Yosemite Conservancy ($5,000), The Land Conservancy ($1,000) and Mono Lake Committee ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild?
The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild reported $226K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild?
The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Caldwell, NJ. It holds $226K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild's EIN?
The William C Anderson Wilderness & Wild's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1394729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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