Village and Wilderness Project Inc
Land Conservation, Restore Ecosystems, and Climate Change
Village and Wilderness Project Inc at a glance
In short: Village and Wilderness Project Inc gave $96K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $96,222
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $19,244
- Median grant
- $18,222
- Total assets
- $941,468
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Village and Wilderness Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Bexley Green Bexley ($30K). Together the top 5 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2022) to $96K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Bexley Green Bexley Columbus, OH | Grant towards its Bexley Habitat Triangle project. | $30,000 |
| Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space Pennington, NJ | Grant towards its Urban Microhabitats Promoting Community Connection through Native Wild flower Gardens project. | $23,000 |
| MiniNature Reserve Oxnard, CA | Grant towards its Seed to Community Urban Restoration Model project. | $18,222 |
| Openlands Chicago, IL | Grant towards its Sustainable Landscapes project | $15,000 |
| The Conservation Foundation Naperville, IL | Grant towards its Conservation @ School Pilot Program project. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $941,468 | $593,500 | $386,234 | $96,222 | 5 |
| 2023 | $734,202 | $520,185 | $216,298 | — | — |
| 2022 | $430,314 | $430,400 | $162,725 | $8,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $162,638 | $191,050 | $155,043 | — | — |
About Village and Wilderness Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
Village and Wilderness Project Inc is a public charity, based in Oak Bluffs, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $941K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $96K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Village and Wilderness Project Inc is led by Thomas H Chase, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas H Chase
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$118K (2021) → $122K (2024)
Tripti Thomas-Travers
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$46K (2023) → $93K (2024)
Kimberly Angell
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Pelican
Clerk
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $122K, to Thomas H Chase (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Village and Wilderness Project Inc
How much does Village and Wilderness Project Inc give each year?
Village and Wilderness Project Inc gave $96K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Village and Wilderness Project Inc's typical grant size?
Village and Wilderness Project Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,222, and its average grant was $19,244, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Village and Wilderness Project Inc give grants?
Village and Wilderness Project Inc's top state is Ohio, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Illinois (26%) and New Jersey (24%).
Does Village and Wilderness Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Village and Wilderness Project Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Village and Wilderness Project Inc's largest grantees?
Village and Wilderness Project Inc's largest 2024 grantees include City of Bexley Green Bexley ($30,000), Friends of Hopewell Valley Open Space ($23,000) and MiniNature Reserve ($18,222), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Village and Wilderness Project Inc?
Village and Wilderness Project Inc reported $941K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $594K.
What is Village and Wilderness Project Inc's EIN?
Village and Wilderness Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1486828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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