The Wildcat Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wildcat Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.1 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $452,568 and the largest $1.2 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$10.1 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$452,568
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$6.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $12.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.5 million | 27 | $11.9 million |
| 2024 | $10.1 million | 22 | $6.1 million |
How to apply
The Wildcat Foundation 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.
What The Wildcat Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $3.9 million |
| California | 2 | $2.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.9 million |
| Virginia | 2 | $1.1 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $448,921 |
| Texas | 1 | $388,627 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pams Foundation Inc | To support the wildlife law enforcement activities of the special intelligence program of the PAMS foundation in Tanzania. | $1.2 million |
| Pams Foundation Inc | (1) DESCRIPTION: 23,200 SHARES OF TPG, INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $810,260 (3) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE BOOK VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE DONATED. (5) DATE OF THE GIFT: 08/30/2024 (6) PURPOSE: To support the wildlife law enforcement activities of the special intelligence program of the PAMS foundation in Tanzania. | $1.2 million |
| Eagle - US | To conduct investigations and related law enforcement activities across the african continent. | $1.0 million |
| Empowers Africa | To support efforts to combat illegal wildlife activity throughout Zimbabwe and regionally where government mandate is in place. | $822,720 |
| Frankfurt Zoological Society - US | (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/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE DONATED. (5) DATE OF THE GIFT: 08/28/2024 (6) PURPOSE: To support the protection efforts of Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe, with an emphasis on security for iconic populations of elephant, rhino, and lion. | $704,900 |
| Frankfurt Zoological Society - US | to support the protection efforts of North Luangwa National Park, Zambia, with an emphasis on security for iconic populations of elephant, black rhino, and lion. | $678,000 |
| Save the Rhino International Inc | To support the wildlife law enforcement activities of the north luangwa conservation project in zambia. | $527,160 |
| Empowers Africa | To support the ongoing counter illegal wildlife trafficking efforts in Malawi. | $520,000 |
| Center for Advanced Defense Studies | (1) description: 5,920 shares of costar group, inc. Securities (2) book value: $510,452 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 04/22/2024 (6) purpose: to support the ongoing efforts of iwt wildcat grantees for the wildlife crimes program: strengthening the network. | $501,513 |
| Empowers Africa | (1) description: 5,705 shares of costar group inc. Securities (2) book value: $409,287 (3) method used to determine book value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were received by the foundation. (4) method used to determine fair market value: average of the high/low on the date the securities were donated. (5) date of the gift: 04/18/2024 (6) purpose: to support forgetten parks in its efforts to protect and restore the integrity of upemba national park, democratic republic of congo. | $485,838 |
| Empowers Africa | (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/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE DONATED. (5) DATE OF THE GIFT: 12/06/2024 (6) PURPOSE: To support the Rooikat Trust and its continued efforts to combat wildlife crime in Namibia. | $456,215 |
| Empowers Africa | (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/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION. (4) METHOD USED TO DETERMINE FAIR MARKET VALUE: AVERAGE OF THE HIGH/LOW ON THE DATE THE SECURITIES WERE DONATED. (5) DATE OF THE GIFT: 06/04/2024 (6) PURPOSE: To support the Rooikat Trust and its continued efforts to combat wildlife crime in Namibia. | $448,921 |
| Empowers Africa | To support the wildlife anti-trafficking activities of the lilongwe wildlife trust in malawi. | $390,000 |
| Houston Zoo Inc | To provide support for niassa carnivore project's anti-poaching work in the niassa national reserve, mozambique. | $388,627 |
| Empowers Africa | To support fund efforts in protecting Lantoto National Park located in South Sudan. | $235,150 |
| African Park Network US | To support the protection efforts in kafue national park, zambia. | $215,979 |
| Env Wildfire Conservation Trust | Strengthening efforts in Vietnam to target major criminal networks trafficking in ivory and rhino horn from Africa. | $110,640 |
| Empowers Africa | To assist rooikat-namibia to add key personnel to their staff and strengthen their ongoing work. | $90,000 |
| Empowers Africa | Sponsorship services | $50,000 |
| Empowers Africa | To assist tikki hywood trust in zimbabwe to add key personnel to their staff and strengthen their ongoing work. | $38,550 |
| Empowers Africa | to support fund the purchase of a comprehensive ranger and scout training program in Mozambique with an added emphasis on human rights. | $34,791 |
| Empowers Africa | To support forgetten parks in its efforts to protect and restore the integrity of upemba national park, democratic republic of congo. | $14,077 |
Officers and trustees
- David Bonderman
- Sherri Conn
- Cale Bonderman
- Django Bonderman
- Samantha B Holloway
- Richard Schifter
- Kelvin L Davis
- Maria Eitel
- Nicole Mollo
Questions people ask
Does The Wildcat Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wildcat Foundation give?
$10.1 million in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $452,568.
Who runs The Wildcat Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David Bonderman (Director), Sherri Conn (Cfo), Cale Bonderman (Trustee) and Django Bonderman (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Wildcat Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and animals.