Action Wildlife Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Goshen, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,966 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $589 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13,966
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$589
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8,636 the year before.
75% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,190 | 3 | $4.2 million |
| 2023 | $8,636 | 7 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $13,966 | 8 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Action Wildlife Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Action Wildlife Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 8 | $13,966 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goshen Fire Company | Contribution to the local Fire Department for a fundraiser | $8,000 |
| Torrington YMCA | YMCA hosted a 5k Run for a fundraiser and Action Wildlife Foundation donated the grounds for the race to happen on | $3,382 |
| FFA Beef ShowGoshen Fair | Donation | $1,000 |
| Harwinton Fair | Donation | $1,000 |
| Assumption School | Admissions for Field Trips | $178 |
| Thomaston Opera House | Raffle | $178 |
| BHHS Golf for a Cause | Raffle | $148 |
| Cherry Brook Primary School | Raffle Donation | $80 |
Officers and trustees
- Heidi J Jespersen
- Chase Jespersen
- Jeremiah Ruwet
Questions people ask
Does Action Wildlife Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Action Wildlife Foundation Inc give?
$13,966 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $589.
Who runs Action Wildlife Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Heidi J Jespersen (President), Chase Jespersen (Secretary/Treasurer) and Jeremiah Ruwet (Vice President).
What does Action Wildlife Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.