Yellowstone to Yukon
Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative Programs Focus on Connecting and Protecting Habitat from Yellowstone to the Yukon so people and nature can thrive.
Yellowstone to Yukon at a glance
In short: Yellowstone to Yukon gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $35,301
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,651
- +43.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,651
- Total assets
- $7,564,505
- +10.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Yellowstone to Yukon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greater Hells Canyon Council ($30K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Yellowstone to Yukon gives
- Giving grew 606% 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 $5K (2021) to $37K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Hells Canyon Council La Grange, OR | Support for Tittooqa Hipt Program | $30,000 |
| Connecting the Grizzly LLC Missoula, MT | Support for Connecting the Grizzly | $5,301 |
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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 | $7,564,505 | $4,573,117 | $4,305,958 | $35,301 | 2 | $195,337 |
| 2023 | $6,858,525 | $5,351,043 | $4,121,392 | $36,900 | 3 | $138,191 |
| 2022 | $4,793,289 | $3,413,408 | $2,502,625 | $6,680 | 1 | $14,372 |
| 2021 | $4,186,486 | $3,419,566 | $2,100,735 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,774 |
| 2020 | $2,744,212 | $3,185,785 | $3,629,069 | $6,000 | 1 | $21,056 |
About Yellowstone to Yukon
Based on IRS filings
Yellowstone to Yukon is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bozeman, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $195K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Yellowstone to Yukon is led by Jodi Hilty, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jodi Hilty
President
President & Chief Scientist → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$80K (2024)
Pat Smith
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Brennan
Senior Director
On filings since 2023
37.5 hrs/week
$35K (2023) → $165K (2024)
Jordan Reeves
Director of Landsc
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
Laurel Angell
Director Gov. Relation
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Leslie Weldon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Vedder
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Guza
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Hurlbutt
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lapper
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonah Greenberg
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Germaine White
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Craig Groves (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lynn Scarlett (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Donovan (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Merril Gregg (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Annie Whetzel (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Domenech (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jeremy Guth (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jonathan Oppenheimer (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 $165K, to Scott Brennan (Sr. Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Yellowstone to Yukon
How much does Yellowstone to Yukon give each year?
Yellowstone to Yukon gave $35K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $37K across 3 grants.
How large is Yellowstone to Yukon?
Yellowstone to Yukon reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What is Yellowstone to Yukon?
Yellowstone to Yukon is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Bozeman, MT. It holds $7.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Yellowstone to Yukon operate?
Yellowstone to Yukon has awarded grants in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington.
What is Yellowstone to Yukon's EIN?
Yellowstone to Yukon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0535303. 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 May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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