Wildlife Protection Solutions
To protect endangered species.
Wildlife Protection Solutions at a glance
In short: Wildlife Protection Solutions gave $337K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $336,789
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,358
- +36.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $61,505
- Total assets
- $19,385,998
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Wildlife Protection Solutions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cats Aren't Trophies ($110K). Together the top 5 received $337K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 31 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Wildlife Protection Solutions gives
- Giving grew 109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 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 $161K (2021) to $337K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $337K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cats Aren't Trophies Grand Lake, CO | Program Support | $110,000 |
| International Rhino Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Program Support | $86,000 |
| Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Grace Cente Niwot, CO | Grace Gorillas | $61,505 |
| Butterfly Pavilion Westminster, CO | Land for Expansion | $59,284 |
| Katie Adamson Conservation Fund Littleton, CO | Fresh Water Solar Pump | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,385,998 | $3,333,739 | $4,628,435 | $336,789 | 5 | $1,604,156 |
| 2023 | $20,691,360 | $12,193,737 | $3,877,256 | $296,407 | 6 | $150,248 |
| 2022 | $13,061,870 | $4,323,968 | $4,289,413 | $170,172 | 7 | $-653,901 |
| 2021 | $16,537,163 | $7,162,282 | $3,577,136 | $161,390 | 6 | $177,683 |
| 2020 | $10,180,615 | $6,644,168 | $2,850,090 | $218,271 | 7 | $37,118 |
About Wildlife Protection Solutions
Based on IRS filings
Wildlife Protection Solutions is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Golden, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $337K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wildlife Protection Solutions is led by Eric Schmidt, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Schmidt
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$160K (2020) → $188K (2024)
David Levin
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Currie
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Weidner
Advisory Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katharina Haidenthaler
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Thompson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $188K, to Eric Schmidt (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Wildlife Protection Solutions
How much does Wildlife Protection Solutions give each year?
Wildlife Protection Solutions gave $337K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $296K across 6 grants.
What is Wildlife Protection Solutions's typical grant size?
Wildlife Protection Solutions's median grant in 2024 was $61,505, and its average grant was $67,358, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wildlife Protection Solutions give grants?
Wildlife Protection Solutions gives mostly in Colorado: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (26%).
Does Wildlife Protection Solutions give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Wildlife Protection Solutions's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Wildlife Protection Solutions's largest grantees?
Wildlife Protection Solutions's largest 2024 grantees include Cats Aren't Trophies ($110,000), International Rhino Foundation ($86,000) and Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Grace Cente ($61,505), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wildlife Protection Solutions?
Wildlife Protection Solutions reported $19.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Wildlife Protection Solutions?
Wildlife Protection Solutions is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Golden, CO. It holds $19.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Wildlife Protection Solutions's EIN?
Wildlife Protection Solutions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5583283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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