The Woodtiger Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Woodtiger Fund is a private foundation in Erwinna, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.2 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $2.5 million. 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$5.2 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$84.6 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.8 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 49 | $82.4 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 42 | $84.6 million |
How to apply
The Woodtiger Fund 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 The Woodtiger Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $18,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $3.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $861,000 |
| New York | 4 | $417,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $240,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $175,000 |
| California | 4 | $125,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $98,540 |
| Vermont | 3 | $72,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $70,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tinicum Township | Bridge consultant services | $2.5 million |
| Delaware Riverkeeper Network | General support | $350,000 |
| Wildlife Guardians | General support | $250,000 |
| National Caucus of Environmental Legislators | Conservation project - $80,000green amendment - $75,000law & conservation - $80,000wildlife and wildlands project - $80,000 | $235,000 |
| Wild Earth Allies | Grauer's gorilla project - $200,000blue monkey project | $225,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Yankari wildlife reserve in angola | $222,000 |
| Wildlife Guardians | Niassa lion project - $56,000land purchase | $156,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General support | $150,000 |
| Endangered Species Coalition | Stand for wolves campaign | $125,000 |
| Save the Rhino International | Hluhluwe-imfolozi park k9 unit - $37,000project blood orange - $75,000 | $115,000 |
| Elephants Without Borders | Hope for elephants - $60,000great elephant corridor - $40,000 | $60,000 |
| Green Corps | General support | $60,000 |
| International Rhino Foundation | Anti-poaching operations in kruger national park | $50,000 |
| International Wildlife Coexistence Network | General support | $50,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | General support | $50,000 |
| Northeast Wilderness Trust | General support | $50,000 |
| Wildlands Network | Organizer/coordinator eastern couger restoration | $50,000 |
| International Wildlife Coexistence Network | Wolf initiative - $28,850blackbaud - $6,270 | $48,540 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Amphibian conservation | $45,000 |
| Eco Bucks Inc | General support | $40,000 |
| Paso Pacifico | General support | $40,000 |
| Tinicum Conservancy | Technical support for easements | $30,000 |
| American Rivers | General support | $25,000 |
| Borderlands Restoration Network | General support | $25,000 |
| Frankfurt Zoological Society US Inc | Bonobo research in lomami np, drc | $25,000 |
| Esf College Foundation Inc | American chestnut trees | $20,000 |
| Protect Our Wildlife Vermont | General fund | $20,000 |
| Snow Leopard Conservancy | Lights for life | $20,000 |
| Clean Air Council | General support | $20,000 |
| Dee Valley Environmental Network | General support | $18,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | Project coyote | $15,000 |
| Old Growth Forest Network | General support | $15,000 |
| Philly Neighborhood Networks Justice Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Project Animal Aid | General support | $10,000 |
| Last Chance Ranch | General support | $5,000 |
| University of Minnesota | Voyageurs wolf project | $5,000 |
| University of New Mexico Foundation | Wild friends program | $5,000 |
| Upper Bucks Regional Ems Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Responsible Development | General support | $5,000 |
| Windham County Humane Society | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- R Bruce Wallace
- Susan Wallace
- Damon Aherne
Questions people ask
Does The Woodtiger Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Woodtiger Fund give?
$5.2 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs The Woodtiger Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists R Bruce Wallace (Director/Treasurer), Susan Wallace (President) and Damon Aherne (Executive Director).
What does The Woodtiger Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and animals.