Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative
Assess, formulate, and fund health and wellness projects for wildlife rangers, their families, and the rural communities on the front-lines of protecting endangered species and natural habitats in developing countries.
Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative at a glance
In short: Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative gave $126K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $126,000
- +908.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,200
- +101.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $156,850
- +29.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Myriad USA ($63K). Together the top 5 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $126K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Myriad USA New York, NY | Contribution | $63,000 |
| International Crane Foundation Baraboo, WI | Contribution | $20,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Conservation Through Public Health Holly Springs, NC | Contribution | $13,000 |
| Endangered Rainforest Rescue San Rafael, CA | Contribution | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $156,850 | $162,208 | $126,150 | $126,000 | 5 | $3,456 |
| 2024 | $120,792 | $133,307 | $12,515 | $12,500 | 1 | $1,200 |
About Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative is a public charity, based in Chester Springs, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $157K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative is led by Christian B. Dietrich, Chair on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christian B. Dietrich
Chair
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher M. Ingram
Vice Chair & S
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John F. McGillian
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative
How much does Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative give each year?
Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative gave $126K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $13K across 1 grant.
What is Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative's typical grant size?
Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,200, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative give grants?
Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (16%) and District of Columbia (16%).
Does Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (5 grants).
Who are Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative's largest grantees?
Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative's largest 2025 grantees include Myriad USA ($63,000), International Crane Foundation ($20,000) and World Wildlife Fund ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative?
Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative reported $157K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $162K.
What is Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative's EIN?
Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-3874795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
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