Western Resources Legal Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.3M
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
31
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Western Resources Legal Center?
Western Resources Legal Center is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Charles Koch Foundation ($1.1M), Public Lands Council ($1.1M), Freres Foundation ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Western Resources Legal Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Koch Foundation | $1,125,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Public Lands Council | $1,067,997 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Freres Foundation | $45,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| American Farm Bureau Federation | $30,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Giustina Foundation | $25,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Oregon Community Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Stimson-Miller Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Clark J Guild Jr Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2019) to $663K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $139K.
What grants has Western Resources Legal Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Public Lands Council | FUNDS PROVIDED TO PROMOTE LIVESTOCK EDUCATION. | $137,500 |
| 2025 | Clark J Guild Jr Foundation | LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Public Lands Council | FUNDS PROVIDED TRAINING TO THE LAW STUDENTS OF LEWIS & CLARK SCHOOL | $225,000 |
| 2024 | Freres Foundation | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2024 | American Farm Bureau Federation | CONTRIBUTION | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Giustina Foundation | NATURAL RESOURCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Clark J Guild Jr Foundation | LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Charles Koch Foundation | General operating support | $444,000 |
| 2023 | Public Lands Council | FUNDS PROVIDED TRAINING TO THE LAW STUDENTS OF LEWIS & CLARK SCHOOL | $200,000 |
| 2023 | Freres Foundation | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2023 | American Farm Bureau Federation | CONTRIBUTION | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Giustina Foundation | NATURAL RESOURCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Public Lands Council | FUNDS PROVIDED TRAINING TO THE LAW STUDENTS OF LEWIS & CLARK SCHOOL | $150,000 |
| 2022 | The Oregon Community Foundation | Violence Prevention | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Freres Foundation | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2022 | American Farm Bureau Federation | CONTRIBUTION | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Giustina Foundation | NATURAL RESOURCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Charles Koch Foundation | General operating support | $444,000 |
| 2021 | Public Lands Council | FUNDS PROVIDED TRAINING TO THE LAW STUDENTS OF LEWIS & CLARK SCHOOL | $100,000 |
| 2021 | The Oregon Community Foundation | Violence Prevention | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Freres Foundation | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2021 | American Farm Bureau Federation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2021 | Giustina Foundation | NATURAL RESOURCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $5,000 |
| 2020 | Charles Koch Foundation | General Operating Support | $237,000 |
| 2020 | Public Lands Council | FUNDS PROVIDED TRAINING TO THE LAW STUDENTS OF LEWIS & CLARK SCHOOL. | $135,000 |
| 2020 | The Stimson-Miller Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Freres Foundation | UNRESTRICTED DONATION | $7,500 |
| 2020 | American Farm Bureau Federation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2020 | Giustina Foundation | NATURAL RESOURCE SCHOLARSHIP FUND | $5,000 |
| 2019 | Public Lands Council | FUNDS PROVIDED TRAINING TO THE LAW STUDENTS OF LEWIS & CLARK SCHOOL | $120,497 |
Showing 30 most recent of 31 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Western Resources Legal Center?
Western Resources Legal Center is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Charles Koch Foundation ($1.1M), Public Lands Council ($1.1M), Freres Foundation ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Western Resources Legal Center between 2019–2025.
Who is Western Resources Legal Center's largest funder?
Charles Koch Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Western Resources Legal Center, with $1.1M across 3 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has Western Resources Legal Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.3M in grants to Western Resources Legal Center across 31 grants from 8 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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