The Vital Ground Foundation Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$3.7M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
52
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds The Vital Ground Foundation Inc?
The Vital Ground Foundation Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust ($2.6M), Heart of the Rockies Foundation ($498K), Cross Charitable Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to The Vital Ground Foundation Inc between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust | $2,593,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Heart of the Rockies Foundation | $497,509 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Cross Charitable Foundation | $145,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The High Stakes Foundation | $125,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation Inc | $80,250 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Thornton S Jr and Katrina D | $40,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Cgmk Foundation | $40,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Jack R Anderson Foundation | $35,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Weeden Foundation | $34,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of | $30,000 | 2 | 2019–2024 |
| Pleiades Foundation | $15,250 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Land Trust Alliance Inc | $12,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | $7,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Sweetgrass Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Galesi Family Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Fanwood Foundation | $4,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Ender Family Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Ira and Janina Marks Charitable Trust | $200 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has The Vital Ground Foundation Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Heart of the Rockies Foundation | PROTECT LANDS OF HIGH CONSERV VALUE | $162,209 |
| 2024 | Weeden Foundation | GRANT | $32,000 |
| 2024 | Cross Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $30,000 |
| 2024 | The High Stakes Foundation | General Support | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of | NATURE CONSERVATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Whitefish Community Foundation Inc | GRIZZLY HABITAT, GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,000 |
| 2024 | The Sweetgrass Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Ender Family Foundation | GRIZZLY BEAR CONSERVATION | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Fanwood Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Thornton S Jr and Katrina D | PERMANENT PROTECTION OF 65 ACRES OF GRIZZLY BEAR HABITAT NEAR GLACIER NATIONAL PARK IN MONTANA. | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust | Funding for a Montana conservation habitat that will provide a wildlife stronghold where hunting and trapping are prohibited. | $678,000 |
| 2023 | Heart of the Rockies Foundation | PROTECT LANDS OF HIGH CONSERV VALUE | $212,300 |
| 2023 | Cross Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The High Stakes Foundation | General Support | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Jack R Anderson Foundation | Operations | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Whitefish Community Foundation Inc | GRIZZLY HABITAT, GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,250 |
| 2023 | Thornton S Jr and Katrina D | THE PROJECT PERMANENTLY PROTECTS AND CONNECTS GRIZZLY BEAR HABITAT WITH THE PURCHASE OF THE LAST 5-ACRE LOT AT WILD RIVER. | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Cgmk Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Pleiades Foundation | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Weeden Foundation | GRANT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Ira and Janina Marks Charitable Trust | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $200 |
| 2022 | Cross Charitable Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The High Stakes Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Whitefish Community Foundation Inc | GRIZZLY HABITAT, GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2022 | Jack R Anderson Foundation | Operations | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Cgmk Foundation | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Thornton S Jr and Katrina D | PURCHASE OF GRIZZLY BEAR HABITAT | $8,000 |
| 2022 | Defenders of Wildlife | To assist with acquisition and maintenance of habitat for wildlife. | $7,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 52 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Vital Ground Foundation Inc?
The Vital Ground Foundation Inc is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust ($2.6M), Heart of the Rockies Foundation ($498K), Cross Charitable Foundation ($145K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to The Vital Ground Foundation Inc between 2019–2024.
Who is The Vital Ground Foundation Inc's largest funder?
The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust is the largest recorded funder of The Vital Ground Foundation Inc, with $2.6M across 3 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has The Vital Ground Foundation Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to The Vital Ground Foundation Inc across 52 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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