TO UNITE PEOPLE TO ADVANCE WYOMING WILDLIFE HABITAT, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION.
Key facts about The Wyldlife Fund
- EIN
- 83-2290091
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $630,992
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- Average grant
- $70,110
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $3,157,154
- Primary geography
- Wyoming (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Wyldlife Fund funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Wyldlife Fund's 9 itemized 2024 grants were Wyoming (64%), Colorado (16%) and Montana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cheyenne, WY (3 grants). None of its 9 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pooled Migration Fund." (5 grants).
How The Wyldlife Fund gives
- Giving grew 215% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
+62.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$631K
-13.4% YoY
Grant Count
9
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$70K
-42.2% YoY
About The Wyldlife Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Wyldlife Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Buffalo, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $631K. Net investment income was $89K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 9 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,157,154 | $1,937,587 | $1,761,219 |
| Revenue | $3,512,050 | $1,851,457 | $2,337,686 |
| Expenses | $2,268,358 | $1,675,089 | $1,007,383 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $88,631 | $53,784 | $4,372 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Western Landowners Alliance ($100,000), Carbon County Weed & Pest ($100,000), Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust ($97,397).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN LANDOWNERS ALLIANCE Denver, CO | POOLED MIGRATION FUND. | $100,000 |
| CARBON COUNTY WEED & PEST Rawlins, WY | HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS. | $100,000 |
| WYOMING STOCK GROWERS LAND TRUST Cheyenne, WY | POOLED MIGRATION FUND. | $97,397 |
| GREATER YELLOWSTONE COALITION Bozeman, MT | POOLED MIGRATION FUND. | $75,000 |
| LITTLE SNAKE RIVER CONSERVATION DISTRICT Baggs, WY | HABITAT IMPROVEMENTS. | $75,000 |
| BUFFALO BILL CENTER OF THE WEST Cody, WY | POOLED MIGRATION FUND. | $73,700 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY Arlington, VA | POOLED MIGRATION FUND. | $49,795 |
| TABLE MOUNTAIN OUTFITTERS Cheyenne, WY | MENTORED HUNTS FOR WOMEN, VETERANS & YOUTH. | $35,100 |
| WYOMING GAME & FISH DEPARTMENT Cheyenne, WY | INPIRE A KID INITIATIVE & OTHER MISC PROGRAMS. | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Wilson | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Janet Marschner | Treasurer/Secretary | 2 | — |
| Ralph Brokaw | Director | 1 | — |
| Pete Dube | Director | 1 | — |
| Taylor Phillips | Director | 1 | — |
| Greg Hill | Director | 1 | — |
| Faith Hamlin | Director | 1 | — |
| Brian Nesvik | Director | 1 | — |
| Angi Bruce | Ex Officio Director | 1 | — |
| Chris McBarnes | President | 40 | $138,001 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wyldlife Fund?
The Wyldlife Fund is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Buffalo, WY. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Wyldlife Fund?
As of 2024, The Wyldlife Fund holds $3.2M in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $631K in 2024.
Where does The Wyldlife Fund operate?
The Wyldlife Fund has awarded grants in Colorado, Montana, Virginia, Wyoming.
What size grants does The Wyldlife Fund award?
In 2024, The Wyldlife Fund awarded 9 grants totaling $631K — an average of about $70K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Wyldlife Fund's EIN?
The Wyldlife Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2290091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.