Private foundation · EIN 45-6518655 · Fort Worth, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wildcat 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $10M total, median $453K. 5% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$10M
Median grant
$453K
Stays in TX
5%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pams Foundation IncEureka, CATo support the wildlife law enforcement activities of the special intelligence program of the PAMS foundation in Tanzania.$1.2M
Pams Foundation IncEureka, CA(1) description: 23,200 shares of tpg, inc. securities (2) book value: $810,260 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the hig…$1.2M
Eagle - USAlexandria, VATo conduct investigations and related law enforcement activities across the african continent.$1.0M
Empowers AfricaNew York, NYTo support efforts to combat illegal wildlife activity throughout Zimbabwe and regionally where government mandate is in place.$823K
Frankfurt Zoological Society - USWashington, DC(1) description: 14,000 shares of tpg inc. securities (2) book value: $488,950 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high…$705K
Frankfurt Zoological Society - USWashington, DCto support the protection efforts of North Luangwa National Park, Zambia, with an emphasis on security for iconic populations of elephant,…$678K
Save the Rhino International IncNew York, NYTo support the wildlife law enforcement activities of the north luangwa conservation project in zambia.$527K
Empowers AfricaNew York, NYTo support the ongoing counter illegal wildlife trafficking efforts in Malawi.$520K
Center for Advanced Defense StudiesWashington, DC(1) description: 5,920 shares of costar group, inc. securities (2) book value: $510,452 (3) method used to determine book value: average of…$502K
Empowers AfricaNew York, NY(1) description: 5,705 shares of costar group inc. securities (2) book value: $409,287 (3) method used to determine book value: average of…$486K
Empowers AfricaNew York, NY(1) description: 6,560 shares of tpg inc. securities (2) book value: $229,108 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/…$456K
Empowers AfricaNew York, NJ(1) description: 10,920 shares of tpg inc. securities (2) book value: $381,381 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high…$449K
Empowers AfricaNew York, NYTo support the wildlife anti-trafficking activities of the lilongwe wildlife trust in malawi.$390K
Houston Zoo IncHouston, TXTo provide support for niassa carnivore project's anti-poaching work in the niassa national reserve, mozambique.$389K
Empowers AfricaNew York, NYTo support fund efforts in protecting Lantoto National Park located in South Sudan.$235K
African Park Network USNew York, NYTo support the protection efforts in kafue national park, zambia.$216K
Env Wildfire Conservation TrustWarrentonm, VAStrengthening efforts in Vietnam to target major criminal networks trafficking in ivory and rhino horn from Africa.$111K
Empowers AfricaNew York, NYTo assist rooikat-namibia to add key personnel to their staff and strengthen their ongoing work.$90K
Empowers AfricaNew York, NYSponsorship services$50K
Empowers AfricaNew York, NYTo assist tikki hywood trust in zimbabwe to add key personnel to their staff and strengthen their ongoing work.$39K
Empowers AfricaNew York, NYto support fund the purchase of a comprehensive ranger and scout training program in Mozambique with an added emphasis on human rights.$35K
Empowers AfricaNew York, NYTo support forgetten parks in its efforts to protect and restore the integrity of upemba national park, democratic republic of congo.$14K

By state: New York 13 · California 2 · District of Columbia 3 · Virginia 2 · New Jersey 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Wildcat Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Fort Worth, Texas, administered in care of The Wildcat Foundation, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Wildcat Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Wildcat Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $10M across 22 grants, a median of $453K.

Where does Wildcat Foundation give?

New York (13 grants), California (2 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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