The Woodtiger Fund
The Woodtiger Fund is a private foundation based in Erwinna, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 grants included support for wildlife conservation, endangered-species protection, and river conservation, as well as a large grant for bridge consultant services.
The Woodtiger Fund at a glance
In short: The Woodtiger Fund gave $5.2M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $124K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,200,040
- +35.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $123,810
- +58.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $84,581,293
- +2.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Woodtiger Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 66, Erwinna, PA 18920
Phone: (610) 295-5504
Website: https://www.woodtiger.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Woodtiger Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tinicum Township ($2.5M). Together the top 10 received $4.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 125 grants of 228 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were distributed as follows: Pennsylvania, 58%; District of Columbia, 17%; New York, 8%; Maryland, 5%; and Arizona, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Woodtiger Fund open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 40 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $146K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $40K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 117% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 140% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2021) to $5.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tinicum Township Pipersville, PA | Bridge Consultant Services | $2,540,000 |
| Delaware Riverkeeper Network Bristol, PA | General Support | $350,000 |
| Wildlife Guardians Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| National Caucus of Environmental Legislators Washington, DC | Conservation project - $80,000green amendment - $75,000law & conservation - $80,000wildlife and wildlands project - $80,000 | $235,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies Chevy Chase, MD | Grauer's Gorilla Project - $200,000BLUE Monkey Project | $225,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Yankari Wildlife Reserve in Angola | $222,000 |
| Wildlife Guardians Washington, DC | Niassa Lion Project - $56,000LAND Purchase | $156,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | General Support | $150,000 |
| Endangered Species Coalition Washington, DC | Stand for Wolves Campaign | $125,000 |
| Save the Rhino International New York, NY | Hluhluwe-imfolozi park k9 unit - $37,000project blood orange - $75,000 | $115,000 |
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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 | $84,581,293 | $7,590,471 | $5,946,014 | $5,200,040 | 42 | $5,500,171 | $13,648,711 | $3,927,745 |
| 2023 | $82,397,257 | $2,089,394 | $4,689,444 | $3,826,820 | 49 | $4,056,679 | $3,641,649 | $3,868,463 |
| 2022 | $80,008,132 | $1,946,818 | $3,867,843 | $3,097,940 | 57 | $3,327,943 | $3,327,371 | $4,017,897 |
| 2021 | $92,621,080 | $7,350,406 | $3,249,317 | $2,399,175 | 32 | $2,640,056 | $11,069,914 | $3,994,129 |
| 2020 | $78,126,502 | $1,944,308 | $3,990,998 | $3,198,000 | 48 | — | $4,056,428 | $3,274,648 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Woodtiger Fund reported a distributable amount of $3.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working on wildlife and habitat conservation, endangered species, and river protection. For example, the Delaware Riverkeeper Network describes its mission as championing communities’ rights to a clean, healthy, free-flowing Delaware River and tributaries. Wildlife Guardians says it works to promote the survival and well-being of the African lion and other imperiled wildlife, while the Wildlife Conservation Society describes its work as saving wildlife and wild places worldwide through science, conservation action, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 42 grants totaling $5,200,040. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $2,540,000, with a median grant of $35,000.
The largest listed grant was $2,540,000 to Tinicum Township for bridge consultant services. Other notable grants included $350,000 to the Delaware Riverkeeper Network for general support; $250,000 to Wildlife Guardians for general support; $235,000 to the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators for conservation-related projects; and $225,000 to Wild Earth Allies for its Grauer’s Gorilla and Blue Monkey projects. Additional grants included $222,000 to the Wildlife Conservation Society for the Yankari Wildlife Reserve in Angola and $150,000 to the Center for Biological Diversity for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists R. Bruce Wallace as director/treasurer, Susan Wallace as president, and Damon Aherne as executive director.
The Woodtiger Fund is led by Damon Aherne, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Damon Aherne
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $76K (2024)
Susan Wallace
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Bruce Wallace
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $76K, to Damon Aherne (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Woodtiger Fund
How much does The Woodtiger Fund give each year?
The Woodtiger Fund gave $5.2M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.8M across 49 grants.
What is The Woodtiger Fund's typical grant size?
The Woodtiger Fund's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $123,810, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Woodtiger Fund that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Woodtiger Fund give grants?
The Woodtiger Fund gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (17%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Pipersville, PA (2 grants), Boise, ID (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Woodtiger Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 52% of The Woodtiger Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Woodtiger Fund's largest grantees?
The Woodtiger Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Tinicum Township ($2,540,000), Wildlife Guardians ($406,000 across 2 grants) and Delaware Riverkeeper Network ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Woodtiger Fund?
The Woodtiger Fund reported $84.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Woodtiger Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working on wildlife and habitat conservation, endangered species, and river protection. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Woodtiger Fund?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Woodtiger Fund's EIN?
The Woodtiger Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0222692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Woodtiger Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Woodtiger Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-woodtiger-fund-morg_492bb1974f144595aea331a37b006bb5
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