Wilderness River Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $235K. Net investment income was $986K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.5M
+37.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$235K
+42.4% YoY
Grant Count
26
+4.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+36.9% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wilderness River Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Wilderness River Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Wilderness River Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 26 grants totaling $235K. Net investment income was $986K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,494,500 | $2,534,026 | $2,235,311 |
| Revenue | $2,011,821 | $475,816 | $632,322 |
| Expenses | $253,026 | $177,101 | $139,688 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $237,980 | $167,885 | $130,238 |
| Net Investment Income | $986,394 | $264,127 | $22,599 |
| Distributable Amount | $125,501 | $115,694 | $94,713 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Prescott College ($100,000), Children and Nature Network ($20,000), Wilderness Inquiry ($11,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AIN DAH YUNG CENTER ST PAUL, MN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| AMISTAD WORLDWIDE FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| CHILDREN AND NATURE NETWORK MINNEAPOLIS, MN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| FRIENDS OF CHIMBOTE WEST FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| GRAND CANYON RIVER GUIDES FLAGSTAFF, AZ | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| GRANITE DELLS PRESERVATION FDN PRESCOTT, AZ | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| IRONWOOD SPRINGS CHRISTIAN RANCH STEWARTVILLE, MN | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $6,000 |
| JONI AND FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL DISABILITY AGOURA HILLS, CA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| KAMP KACE FARGO, ND | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
| LAUNCH PAD TEEN CENTER PRESCOTT, AZ | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $4,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS J BARRY | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEAN HOFFROGGE | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN HINCK | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilderness River Foundation?
Wilderness River Foundation is a private foundation focused on Youth Development, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wilderness River Foundation?
As of 2024, Wilderness River Foundation holds $3.5M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 26 grants totaling $235K in 2024.
Where does Wilderness River Foundation operate?
Wilderness River Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Minnesota, North Dakota.
What size grants does Wilderness River Foundation award?
In 2024, Wilderness River Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $235K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Wilderness River Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wilderness River Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Wilderness River Foundation's EIN?
Wilderness River Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4490018. 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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