Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve
Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Dubois, WY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $75. Net investment income was $3K.
Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve at a glance
In short: Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve gave $75 across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $75), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75
- Total assets
- $1,780,174
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pheasants Forever ($75).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75 (2021) to $150 (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $75.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pheasants Forever St. Paul, MN | Preservation of Waterfowl/Birds | $75 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,780,174 | $70,419 | $99,736 | $75 | 1 | $26,555 | $2,767 |
| 2024 | $1,809,491 | $44,122 | $135,585 | $75 | 1 | $87,470 | $4,932 |
| 2023 | $1,900,954 | $83,014 | $115,050 | $150 | 1 | $31,238 | $11,288 |
| 2022 | $1,932,994 | $56,302 | $135,349 | $75 | 1 | $69,938 | $10,430 |
| 2021 | $2,012,620 | $78,465 | $117,853 | $75 | 1 | — | $16,773 |
| 2020 | $2,051,752 | $84,502 | $118,048 | $125 | 1 | — | $22,276 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve is led by Daniel G. Higman, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Daniel G. Higman
President
President & Directors → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Higman
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lidiett Higman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve
How much does Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve give each year?
Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve gave $75 across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75 across 1 grant.
How large is Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve?
Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $70K.
What is Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve?
Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Dubois, WY. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve operate?
Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve's EIN?
Willow Creek Refuge & Preserve's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0699262. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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