The Ridges Sanctuary Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$879K
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
38
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds The Ridges Sanctuary Inc?
The Ridges Sanctuary Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Lori and David Nicholas ($570K), Nicholas Family Foundation Trust ($75K), Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $879K in grants to The Ridges Sanctuary Inc between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lori and David Nicholas | $570,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Nicholas Family Foundation Trust | $75,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson | $55,000 | 9 | 2019–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $31,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan | $26,150 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Rite-Hite Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Gladys E Gores Charitable | $15,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| The Brookby Foundation | $14,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $12,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation | $2,500 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Hislop Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation | $750 | 3 | 2019–2022 |
| Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd | $400 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc | $300 | 1 | 2021 |
| George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Ridges Sanctuary Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Lori and David Nicholas | TO SUPPORT PHASE 0 OF THE MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT TO USE IN THE RESEARCH PROJECT WITH UW MADISON. | $270,000 |
| 2024 | Nicholas Family Foundation Trust | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. TO PROMOTE POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIORS THROUGH IMPACTFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, LAND MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION AND ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd | SELF-DIRECTED DONATION | $100 |
| 2023 | The Lori and David Nicholas | TO SUPPORT CORE MISSION INITIATIVES; TO PROTECT THE NATURAL AREAS IN DOOR COUNTY KNOW AS 'THE RIDGES SANTUARY AND INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP OF NATURAL AREAS THROUGH PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND RESEARCH. | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Nicholas Family Foundation Trust | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. TO PROMOTE POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIORS THROUGH IMPACTFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, LAND MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION AND ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH. | $25,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $15,500 |
| 2023 | Rite-Hite Foundation Inc | THE RITE-HITE FOUNDATION MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE GENERAL CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE RECIPIENTS LISTED. THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT DESIGNATED THESE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES. | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Hislop Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd | SELF-DIRECTED DONATION | $100 |
| 2022 | Lynn S Nicholas Family Foundation Inc | NATURE PRESERVE AND LAND TRUST DEDICATED TO PRESERVATION, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. | $25,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $15,500 |
| 2022 | Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Brookby Foundation | The Ridges Interpretive and Wayfinding Signs | $5,000 |
| 2022 | John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation | Support for protecting natural areas | $250 |
| 2022 | Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd | SELF-DIRECTED DONATION | $100 |
| 2022 | George L N Meyer Family Foundation IN | NATURE PRESERVATION | $100 |
| 2021 | Jewish Federation of Metropolitan | Grants from Donor Advised Funds - Operating Support | $21,050 |
| 2021 | John and Kathleen Schreiber Foundation | Exempt Purpose of Organization | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Brookby Foundation | Bridge and Boardwalk Replacement | $9,000 |
| 2021 | Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Sensient Technologies Foundation Inc | EDUCATION | $300 |
| 2021 | Bay Care Clinic Foundation Ltd | SELF-DIRECTED DONATION | $100 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Ridges Sanctuary Inc?
The Ridges Sanctuary Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by The Lori and David Nicholas ($570K), Nicholas Family Foundation Trust ($75K), Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson ($55K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $879K in grants to The Ridges Sanctuary Inc between 2019–2024.
Who is The Ridges Sanctuary Inc's largest funder?
The Lori and David Nicholas is the largest recorded funder of The Ridges Sanctuary Inc, with $570K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has The Ridges Sanctuary Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $879K in grants to The Ridges Sanctuary Inc across 38 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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