Private foundation · EIN 81-1612906 · Seattle, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Wild Lives 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: 12 grants paid, $2.3M total, median $113K. 33% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$2.3M
Median grant
$113K
Stays in WA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$24M

Grants paid in 2024

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $2.3M; Part I reports $3.4M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NYOperational support for the development of daughters for earth fund and campaign$600K
Neo Philanthropy IncNew York, NYDaughters for earth funding proposal$500K
Sr3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and ResearchSeattle, WAOperational support$460K
National Philanthriopic TrustJenkintown, PAOperational support$250K
Wildlife Direct IncWashington, DCOperational support$130K
Wildlife Direct IncWashington, DCOperational support$125K
American Friends of Zeitz MocaaLos Angeles, CAOperational support$100K
Washington Wildlife FIRSTSeattle, WAOperational support$50K
Washington Wildlife FIRSTSeattle, WAOperational support$50K
Samish Indian NationAnacortes, WAOperational support$10K
Solio RanchNairobi, KEDonation of 700 tins of milk formula$8,050
Sr3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and ResearchNew York, NYOperational support for the development of daughters for earth fund and campaign$5,000

By state: New York 3 · Washington 4 · District of Columbia 2 · Pennsylvania 1 · California 1 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Wild Lives Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Seattle, Washington, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Wild Lives 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 Wild Lives Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.3M across 12 grants, a median of $113K.

Where does Wild Lives Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), Washington (4 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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