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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$283K
-4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$72K
-35.0% YoY
Grant Count
5
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-9.0% YoY
About Wander Project
Based on IRS filings
Wander Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $283K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $282,988 | $297,453 | $155,786 |
| Revenue | $365,325 | $450,908 | $433,119 |
| Expenses | $374,599 | $483,817 | $420,195 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,013 | $4,413 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bigger Than the Trail ($28,850), Challenged Athletes Foundation ($17,931), Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange ($12,514).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAVAJO YES TEEC NOS POS, AZ | OPERATIONS | $7,277 |
| CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION SAN DIEGO, CA | OPERATIONS | $17,931 |
| BIGGER THAN THE TRAIL DE PERE, WI | OPERATIONS | $28,850 |
| LIVELIHOODS KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE LEXINGTON, KY | OPERATIONS | $12,514 |
| GROWING THE GRASSROOTS AMERICAN FORK, UT | OPERATIONS | $5,516 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINDSEY POWERS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JOSH LUKASAK | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JOCELYN BOSS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| UP NGUYEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMY RUSIECKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ZANDER CHASE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $64,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wander Project?
Wander Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. It holds $283K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wander Project?
As of 2024, Wander Project holds $283K in total assets with $365K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $72K in 2024.
Where does Wander Project operate?
Wander Project has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, Montana, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
What size grants does Wander Project award?
In 2024, Wander Project awarded 5 grants totaling $72K — an average of about $14K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wander Project's EIN?
Wander Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1778644. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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