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Wild Earth Compass Inc

Preselected recipients only Sheridan, Wyoming · EIN 871801242

Wild Earth Compass Inc is a private foundation in Sheridan, Wyoming. In tax year 2025 it gave $1,200 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $3,050 the year before.

25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,0003$68,277
2024$3,0506$66,621
2025$1,2004$66,369

How to apply

Wild Earth Compass 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Wild Earth Compass Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$600
Massachusetts1$300
Wisconsin1$300

Grants paid in 2025

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Peninsula Open Space Trust
Palo Alto, CA
general donation$300
New England Aquarium Corp
Boston, MA
general contribution$300
Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
Madison, WI
general donation$300
Tahoe Donner Land Trust
Truckee, CA
general donation$300

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Wild Earth Compass Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Wild Earth Compass Inc give?

$1,200 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $300.

Who runs Wild Earth Compass Inc?

Its 2025 filing lists Michael Stoops (President Treasurer), Mariel Stoops (Secretary) and Sarah Stoops (Director).

What does Wild Earth Compass Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.

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