The Ridges Sanctuary Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
34
Grants recorded
96
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The Ridges Sanctuary Inc?
The Ridges Sanctuary Inc is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by The Lori and David Nicholas ($835K), Rosemann Family Foundation ($407K), Door County Community Foundation Inc ($230K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to The Ridges Sanctuary Inc between 2019–2026.
Show all 34 funders
| Windhover Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Charles & Marcia Larsenanthony & | $1,500 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Oumu Foundation Inc | $1,200 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Richard and Carol Leonard Foundation | $1,100 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $700 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| John and Peggy Zimdars Foundation | $500 | 2 | 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
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $550 (2026) to $500K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $550.
What grants has The Ridges Sanctuary Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Rosemann Family Foundation | OPERATING ENVIROMENTAL GRANT ENDOWMENT | $550 |
| 2025 | 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. | $265,000 |
| 2025 | Rosemann Family Foundation | OPERATING ENVIROMENTAL GRANT ENDOWMENT | $101,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $44,500 |
| 2025 | Door County Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $42,615 |
| 2025 | Nicholas Family Foundation Trust | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN. TO PROMOTE POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIORS THROUGH IMPACTFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, LAND MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION AND ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH. | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Luethge Irene I Charitable Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Susan Nicholas Fasciano | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Hugh & Helena Brogan Foundation Inc | ORCHID RESTORATION & DWARF IRIS PROJECT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Karen R & John T Crotty Foundation | CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Richard and Carol Leonard Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $600 |
| 2025 | Oumu Foundation Inc | SUPPORT NONPROFIT ACTIVITIES | $250 |
| 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 | Door County Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $53,604 |
| 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 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $42,000 |
| 2024 | Rosemann Family Foundation | OPERATING ENVIROMENTAL GRANT ENDOWMENT | $25,110 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Luethge Irene I Charitable Tuw | GENERAL OPERATING | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth B and Philip J Hendrickson | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | HUMAN SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Hugh & Helena Brogan Foundation Inc | ORCHID RESTORATION & DWARF IRIS PROJECT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Lutsey Family Foundation | FESTIVAL OF NATURE DINNER SPONSORSHIP | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Richard and Carol Leonard Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $500 |
| 2024 | Oumu Foundation Inc | SUPPORT NONPROFIT ACTIVITIES | $250 |
| 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 | Door County Community Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE | $38,184 |
| 2023 | Rosemann Family Foundation | OPERATING ENVIROMENTAL GRANT CAPITAL PURCHASE Endowment | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 96 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Ridges Sanctuary Inc?
The Ridges Sanctuary Inc is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by The Lori and David Nicholas ($835K), Rosemann Family Foundation ($407K), Door County Community Foundation Inc ($230K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to The Ridges Sanctuary Inc between 2019–2026.
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 $835K across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has The Ridges Sanctuary Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to The Ridges Sanctuary Inc across 96 grants from 34 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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