Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation
Partner with detection dogs to further conservation initiatives around the world. Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation (WD4C) integrates scientific-detection dog teams with established management and conservation efforts to address invasive species proliferation, wildlife trafficking, habitat fragmentation, human/wildlife conflict, and support the preservation and restoration of threatened and endangered species.
Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation at a glance
In short: Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,724
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $29,724
- Median grant
- $29,724
- Total assets
- $1,817,966
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saola Foundation Inc ($30K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saola Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | Support Dog/Handler Teams | $29,724 |
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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 | $1,817,966 | $2,360,188 | $2,167,942 | $29,724 | 1 | $6,743 |
| 2023 | $1,637,595 | $1,558,819 | $2,299,220 | — | — | $35,297 |
| 2022 | $2,337,375 | $1,443,858 | $1,888,706 | — | — | $4,215 |
| 2021 | $2,945,367 | $2,364,489 | $1,480,635 | — | — | $1,504 |
| 2020 | $1,682,405 | $1,016,640 | $1,318,950 | — | — | $2,467 |
About Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Missoula, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation is led by Pete Coppolillo, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pete Coppolillo
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$99K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Skye Murphy
Director of Oper.
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$54K (2021) → $76K (2024)
Martha Kauffman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aimee Hurt
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
42 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $97K (2024)
Henry Happel
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Melissa Richey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Margaret Parker (2020–2021) — Director & Resear
- Former: Skye Plumb (2020) — Director of Oper.
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 $136K, to Pete Coppolillo (President & ED). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation
How much does Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation give each year?
Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation?
Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation?
Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Missoula, MT. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation operate?
Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What is Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation's EIN?
Working Dogs for Conservation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2708654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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