Wild Lives Foundation
Wild Lives Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $2,288,050, including operational support for charitable organizations and support for the development of the Daughters for Earth fund and campaign.
Wild Lives Foundation at a glance
In short: Wild Lives Foundation gave $2.3M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $191K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,288,050
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $190,671
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $112,500
- Total assets
- $23,997,771
- -2.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Wild Lives Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 91302, Seattle, WA 98111
Phone: (206) 799-5004
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wild Lives Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Neo Philanthropy Inc ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 8 received $2.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 49 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (48%), Washington (25%), the District of Columbia (11%), Pennsylvania (11%), and California (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wild Lives Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 256% 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 $1.3M (2020) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY | Operational support for the development of daughters for earth fund and campaign | $600,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc New York, NY | Daughters for Earth Funding Proposal | $500,000 |
| SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and Research Seattle, WA | Operational Support | $460,000 |
| National Philanthriopic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Operational Support | $250,000 |
| Wildlife Direct Inc Washington, DC | Operational Support | $130,000 |
| Wildlife Direct Inc Washington, DC | Operational Support | $125,000 |
| American Friends of Zeitz Mocaa Los Angeles, CA | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Washington Wildlife First Seattle, WA | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Washington Wildlife First Seattle, WA | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Samish Indian Nation Anacortes, WA | Operational Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $23,997,771 | $2,058,912 | $4,212,181 | $2,288,050 | 12 | $2,969,432 | $1,967,574 | $1,158,434 |
| 2023 | $24,489,129 | $5,428,521 | $3,004,218 | $2,059,400 | 9 | $2,931,784 | $2,354,725 | $1,034,348 |
| 2022 | $21,790,363 | $5,271,153 | $2,280,975 | $1,580,700 | 9 | $2,236,130 | $225,047 | $910,800 |
| 2021 | $21,377,796 | $6,280,923 | $2,448,738 | $1,708,722 | 10 | $2,649,954 | $1,216,673 | $774,483 |
| 2020 | $15,932,442 | $474,791 | $1,896,758 | $1,269,000 | 9 | — | $420,050 | $715,034 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wild Lives Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and Research describes its mission as promoting the health and welfare of marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. Washington Wildlife First describes itself as a state-based advocacy group seeking to reform Washington wildlife policy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 12 grants totaling $2,288,050. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $600,000, with a median grant of $112,500.
Notable 2024 grants included $600,000 and $500,000 to NEO Philanthropy Inc for support related to the Daughters for Earth fund and campaign; $460,000 to SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and Research for operational support; $250,000 to National Philanthropic Trust for operational support; and $130,000 and $125,000 to Wildlife Direct Inc for operational support. The foundation also gave two $50,000 grants to Washington Wildlife First for operational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rachel Rivera as COO and Jo Lynn Allen as CEO.
Wild Lives Foundation is led by Jo Lynn Allen, CEO on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jo Lynn Allen
CEO
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Rivera
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$36K (2020) → $219K (2024)
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 $219K, to Rachel Rivera (COO).
Frequently asked questions about Wild Lives Foundation
How much does Wild Lives Foundation give each year?
Wild Lives Foundation gave $2.3M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 9 grants.
What is Wild Lives Foundation's typical grant size?
Wild Lives Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $112,500, and its average grant was $190,671, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wild Lives Foundation give grants?
Wild Lives Foundation's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (25%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Wild Lives Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Wild Lives Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wild Lives Foundation's largest grantees?
Wild Lives Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Neo Philanthropy Inc ($1,100,000 across 2 grants), SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and Research ($465,000 across 2 grants) and Wildlife Direct Inc ($255,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wild Lives Foundation?
Wild Lives Foundation reported $24.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wild Lives Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, SR3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and Research describes its mission as promoting the health and welfare of marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wild Lives Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Wild Lives Foundation's EIN?
Wild Lives Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-1612906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Wild Lives Foundation 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
Live grants for the work Wild Lives Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Wild Lives Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/wild-lives-foundation-morg_62f646e22df6436591e7dbcf7617622c
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