Private foundation · EIN 86-1795960 · Bellevue, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Rangeland 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: 18 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $50K. 17% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$1.0M
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WA
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Northern Rockies Conservation CooperativeJackson, WYDonation$100K
Living With WolvesSun Valley, IDDonation$100K
National Wildlife FederationReston, VADonation$100K
Wolf Haven InternationalTenino, WADonation$100K
Predator DefenseEugene, ORDonation$75K
Colorado Nature LeagueDever, CODonation$75K
Yellowstone Ecological Research CenterBozeman, MTDonation$75K
Trap Free MontanaHamilton, MTDonation$75K
Bold Visions ConservationMissoula, MTDonation$50K
Footloose MontanaMissoula, MTDonation$50K
Kettle Range Conservation GroupRepublic, WADonation$50K
Rangeland Wild Dba Working CircleSan Clemente, CADonation$50K
Wings Programs IncCorvallis, MTDonation$37K
Colorado State University FoundationFort Collins, CODonation$25K
Western Sustainability ExchangeLivingston, MTDonation$25K
The Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery ProjectFlagstaff, AZDonation$13K
Project GriphColville, WADonation$13K
Boyd RanchWickenburg, AZDonation$10K

By state: Montana 6 · Washington 3 · Wyoming 1 · Colorado 2 · Idaho 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Rangeland Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bellevue, Washington, administered in care of Don Carlin, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Rangeland 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 Rangeland Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 18 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Rangeland Foundation give?

Montana (6 grants), Washington (3 grants), Wyoming (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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