Northwoods Wildlife Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$241K
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Northwoods Wildlife Center?
Northwoods Wildlife Center is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Wild Gifting Project ($75K), National Philanthropic Trust ($51K), Robert H Torstenson Family Foundation ($46K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $241K in grants to Northwoods Wildlife Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wild Gifting Project | $75,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $51,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Robert H Torstenson Family Foundation | $46,461 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $24,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| The Robert and Susan Brown | $16,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Duane and Kathleen Foulkes | $12,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| James E Dutton Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Pukall Lumber Foundation Inc | $2,250 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Lumw Foundation | $1,500 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Elmer B OTT Family Foundation | $1,500 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Lichtenheld Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Osprey Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| David B Rothschild Mem Foundation | $500 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Nesheim Family Foundation Inc | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
| Levin Family Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2024 |
| Alliant Energy Foundation Inc | $108 | 1 | 2020 |
| Balestrieri Family Foundation Inc | $100 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Jamf Nation Global Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $150K.
What grants has Northwoods Wildlife Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Wild Gifting Project | CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM TO SUPPORT FUTURE LEADERS IN CONSERVATION WHO ARE ACTIVELY PURSUING CAREERS BENEFITTING WILDLIFE AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Robert H Torstenson Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $46,461 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $25,750 |
| 2025 | John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Pukall Lumber Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $750 |
| 2025 | Lumw Foundation | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2025 | Balestrieri Family Foundation Inc | PUBLIC CHARITY GIFT | $100 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $25,250 |
| 2024 | Duane and Kathleen Foulkes | WILDLIFE REHABILITATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Pukall Lumber Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Lichtenheld Family Foundation | Charitable contributions | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Lumw Foundation | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2024 | Elmer B OTT Family Foundation | WILDLIFE REHAB | $300 |
| 2024 | Levin Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $200 |
| 2023 | The Robert and Susan Brown | UNRESTRICTED USE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | James E Dutton Foundation Inc | Quarantine Facility | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Duane and Kathleen Foulkes | WILDLIFE REHABILITATION | $2,500 |
| 2023 | John J Frautschi Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Elmer B OTT Family Foundation | WILDLIFE REHAB | $300 |
| 2023 | David B Rothschild Mem Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE | $200 |
| 2022 | The Robert and Susan Brown | UNRESTRICTED USE | $11,500 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | $6,500 |
| 2022 | Duane and Kathleen Foulkes | WILDLIFE REHABILITATION | $2,500 |
| 2022 | Elmer B OTT Family Foundation | WILDLIFE REHAB | $300 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Duane and Kathleen Foulkes | WILDLIFE REHABILITATION | $2,500 |
| 2021 | Pukall Lumber Foundation Inc | GENERAL FUND | $500 |
| 2021 | Lumw Foundation | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2021 | David B Rothschild Mem Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE | $300 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Northwoods Wildlife Center?
Northwoods Wildlife Center is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Wild Gifting Project ($75K), National Philanthropic Trust ($51K), Robert H Torstenson Family Foundation ($46K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $241K in grants to Northwoods Wildlife Center between 2019–2025.
Who is Northwoods Wildlife Center's largest funder?
The Wild Gifting Project is the largest recorded funder of Northwoods Wildlife Center, with $75K across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has Northwoods Wildlife Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $241K in grants to Northwoods Wildlife Center across 40 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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