Rangeland Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rangeland Foundation is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.0 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $615,000 the year before.
78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $615,000 | 11 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 18 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
Rangeland 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Rangeland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 6 | $312,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $162,500 |
| Colorado | 2 | $100,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $22,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative | Donation | $100,000 |
| Living With Wolves | Donation | $100,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Donation | $100,000 |
| Wolf Haven International | Donation | $100,000 |
| Predator Defense | Donation | $75,000 |
| Colorado Nature League | Donation | $75,000 |
| Yellowstone Ecological Research Center | Donation | $75,000 |
| Trap Free Montana | Donation | $75,000 |
| Bold Visions Conservation | Donation | $50,000 |
| Footloose Montana | Donation | $50,000 |
| Kettle Range Conservation Group | Donation | $50,000 |
| Rangeland Wild DBA Working Circle | Donation | $50,000 |
| Wings Programs Inc | Donation | $37,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Donation | $25,000 |
| Western Sustainability Exchange | Donation | $25,000 |
| The Grand Canyon Wolf Recovery Project | Donation | $12,500 |
| Project Griph | Donation | $12,500 |
| Boyd Ranch | Donation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James L Swift
- Don R Carlin
- Jon A Barwick
Questions people ask
Does Rangeland Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rangeland Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Rangeland Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James L Swift (Chair), Don R Carlin (Vice Chair & Secretary) and Jon A Barwick (Treasurer).
What does Rangeland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.