Champions for Wildlife
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$328K
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
12
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds Champions for Wildlife?
Champions for Wildlife is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc ($155K), National Philanthropic Trust ($50K), Dogwood Health Trust ($43K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $328K in grants to Champions for Wildlife between 2023–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | $155,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Dogwood Health Trust | $42,500 | 2 | 2024 |
| Carolina Foothills Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc | $23,700 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Polk County Community Foundation Inc | $16,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Dobbs Family Charitable Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $157K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $157K.
What grants has Champions for Wildlife received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | ADVANCING THE ARTS | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Carolina Foothills Foundation | To fund the charitable activities | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Polk County Community Foundation Inc | SUPPORT FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION | $16,000 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc | — | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Dobbs Family Charitable Foundation | Contributions are made for educational purposes as these organizations decide | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | ADVANCING THE ARTS | $55,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Dogwood Health Trust | ART EDUCATION INITIATIVE FOR K8 STUDENTS IN THREE COUNTIES | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Dogwood Health Trust | DISCRETIONARY STAFF CARE AND SUPPORT FOLLOWING HURRICANE HELENE. | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Henderson County Inc | — | $8,700 |
| 2023 | Defenders of Wildlife | To support the production of a red wolf educational curriculum. | $15,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Champions for Wildlife?
Champions for Wildlife is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc ($155K), National Philanthropic Trust ($50K), Dogwood Health Trust ($43K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $328K in grants to Champions for Wildlife between 2023–2025.
Who is Champions for Wildlife's largest funder?
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc is the largest recorded funder of Champions for Wildlife, with $155K across 2 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Champions for Wildlife received?
IRS 990 filings record $328K in grants to Champions for Wildlife across 12 grants from 8 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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