Ventana Wilderness Alliance
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$704K
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
49
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Ventana Wilderness Alliance?
Ventana Wilderness Alliance is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Cleo Foundation ($105K), The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation ($90K), National Forest Foundation ($79K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $704K in grants to Ventana Wilderness Alliance between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $52K (2019) to $130K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $130K.
What grants has Ventana Wilderness Alliance received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Forest Foundation | CONSERVATION EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $35,000 |
| 2025 | The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation | TRANSFORMING YOUTH THROUGH ACCESS TO THE BIG SUR BACKCOUNTRY | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation | MATCH/GENERAL OPERATING | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Monterey Peninsula Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Franklin Weinberg Fund | CHARITABLE | $7,820 |
| 2025 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Together We Can Make It Happen Foundatio | CASH CONTRIBUTION | $258 |
| 2024 | Cleo Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE Youth in Wilderness PROGRAM | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Monterey Peninsula Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $22,500 |
| 2024 | National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance | WILDERNESS AND TRAIL STEWARDSHIP AC | $20,866 |
| 2024 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Pebble Beach Company Foundation | Genral Support | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation Santa Cruz County | YOUTH IN WILDERNESS | $5,179 |
| 2024 | Barnet Segal Charitable Trust | TO FURTHER THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Fenton Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation | YOUTH IN WILDERNESS | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Cleo Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE Youth in Wilderness PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2023 | National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance | WILDERNESS AND TRAIL STEWARDSHIP AC | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation | MILPITAS SPECIAL INTEREST | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Marin Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2023 | Pebble Beach Company Foundation | General Support | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Barnet Segal Charitable Trust | TO FURTHER THEIR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Cleo Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE Youth in Wilderness PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance | WILDERNESS AND TRAIL STEWARDSHIP AC | $13,124 |
| 2022 | The Nell Newman Foundation Inc | YOUTH IN WILDERNESS PROJECT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Arkay Foundation | Youth in Wilderness program | $8,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 49 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ventana Wilderness Alliance?
Ventana Wilderness Alliance is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Cleo Foundation ($105K), The Joseph and Vera Long Foundation ($90K), National Forest Foundation ($79K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $704K in grants to Ventana Wilderness Alliance between 2019–2025.
Who is Ventana Wilderness Alliance's largest funder?
Cleo Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Ventana Wilderness Alliance, with $105K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Ventana Wilderness Alliance received?
IRS 990 filings record $704K in grants to Ventana Wilderness Alliance across 49 grants from 24 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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