Private foundation · EIN 35-2850143 · Littleton, Colorado · Animal welfare

Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $270K total, median $45K. 13% of grants stayed in Colorado.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$270K
Median grant
$45K
Stays in CO
13%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Bird Conservancy of the RockiesBrighton, COTo support efforts for rewilding and protecting wildlife$45K
Cascadia WildlandsEugene, ORTo support efforts for rewilding and protecting wildlife$45K
The San Diego River Park FoundationSan Diego, CATo the purchase of the rancho allegra property & habitat restoration efforts to benefit the california red legged frog and other endemic sp…$45K
The Wildlands ConservancyOak Glen, CATo support efforts for rewilding and protecting wildlife$45K
Xerces SocietySeattle, WATo support efforts for rewilding and protecting wildlife$45K
Beaver InstituteSouthampton, MATo support efforts for rewilding and protecting wildlife$25K
Occidental Arts & Ecology CenterOccidental, CATo support efforts for rewilding and protecting wildlife$10K
Methow Salmon Recovery FoundationTwisp, WATo support project mission:1. outreach & education forprofessionals, students, and thepublic of all ages.2. coexistence with beavers. 3. re…$10K

By state: California 3 · Washington 2 · Colorado 1 · Oregon 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Littleton, Colorado, administered in care of Richard McLellan, tax-exempt since 2024. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $270K across 8 grants, a median of $45K.

Where does Sally Judith McLellan Wildlife Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Washington (2 grants), Colorado (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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