Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative

Public charity · Grantmaker Chester Springs, PA EIN: 93-3874795

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.

Key facts about Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative

In short: Wildlife Ranger Health Initiative gave $126K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
93-3874795
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$126,000
Grants made (2025)
5
Average grant
$25,200
Median grant
$20,000
Total assets
$156,850
Primary geography
New York (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$157K

+29.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$126K

+908.0% YoY

Grant Count

5

+400.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

+101.6% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

Holly SpringsBarabooNew YorkSan RafaelWashington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K1 grant2024 5 grants2025

From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $126K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $126K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Myriad USA: $63KMyriad USA$63KInternational Crane Foundation: $20KInternational Crane Foundation$20KWorld Wildlife Fund: $20KWorld Wildlife Fund$20KConservation Through Public Health: $13KConservation Through PublicHealth$13KEndangered Rainforest Rescue: $10KEndangered Rainforest Rescue$10K

The largest 2025 recipient was Myriad USA ($63K). Together the top 5 received $126K.

Grant Size Distribution

6 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Myriad USA New York, NYContribution$63,000
International Crane Foundation Baraboo, WIContribution$20,000
World Wildlife Fund Washington, DCContribution$20,000
Conservation Through Public Health Holly Springs, NCContribution$13,000
Endangered Rainforest Rescue San Rafael, CAContribution$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K$200K2024 2025
Metric20252024
Total Assets$156,850$120,792
Revenue$162,208$133,307
Expenses$126,150$12,515
Net Investment Income$3,456$1,200

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2025)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)

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.

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