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The Wildcat Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 45-6518655 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $10.1M
- Grants reported
- 22
- Median grant
- $452.6K
- Future commitments
- $0
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | $10.1M |
Where The Wildcat Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAMS FOUNDATION INC | EUREKA, CA | To support the wildlife law enforcement activities of the special intelligence program of the PAMS foundation in Tanzania. | 2024 | $1.2M |
| PAMS FOUNDATION INC | EUREKA, CA | (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. | 2024 | $1.2M |
| EAGLE - US | ALEXANDRIA, VA | TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS AND RELATED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT. | 2024 | $1M |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | New York, NY | To support efforts to combat illegal wildlife activity throughout Zimbabwe and regionally where government mandate is in place. | 2024 | $822.7K |
| FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY - US | WASHINGTON, DC | (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. | 2024 | $704.9K |
| FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY - US | WASHINGTON, DC | 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. | 2024 | $678K |
| SAVE THE RHINO INTERNATIONAL INC | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE NORTH LUANGWA CONSERVATION PROJECT IN ZAMBIA. | 2024 | $527.2K |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | NEW YORK, NY | To support the ongoing counter illegal wildlife trafficking efforts in Malawi. | 2024 | $520K |
| CENTER FOR ADVANCED DEFENSE STUDIES | WASHINGTON, DC | (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. | 2024 | $501.5K |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | New York, NY | (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. | 2024 | $485.8K |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | NEW YORK, NY | (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. | 2024 | $456.2K |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | NEW YORK, NJ | (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. | 2024 | $448.9K |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | New York, NY | TO SUPPORT THE WILDLIFE ANTI-TRAFFICKING ACTIVITIES OF THE LILONGWE WILDLIFE TRUST IN MALAWI. | 2024 | $390K |
| HOUSTON ZOO INC | HOUSTON, TX | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NIASSA CARNIVORE PROJECT'S ANTI-POACHING WORK IN THE NIASSA NATIONAL RESERVE, MOZAMBIQUE. | 2024 | $388.6K |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | NEW YORK, NY | To support fund efforts in protecting Lantoto National Park located in South Sudan. | 2024 | $235.2K |
| AFRICAN PARK NETWORK US | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE PROTECTION EFFORTS IN KAFUE NATIONAL PARK, ZAMBIA. | 2024 | $216K |
| ENV WILDFIRE CONSERVATION TRUST | Warrentonm, VA | Strengthening efforts in Vietnam to target major criminal networks trafficking in ivory and rhino horn from Africa. | 2024 | $110.6K |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | New York, NY | TO ASSIST ROOIKAT-NAMIBIA TO ADD KEY PERSONNEL TO THEIR STAFF AND STRENGTHEN THEIR ONGOING WORK. | 2024 | $90K |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | NEW YORK, NY | SPONSORSHIP SERVICES | 2024 | $50K |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | New York, NY | TO ASSIST TIKKI HYWOOD TRUST IN ZIMBABWE TO ADD KEY PERSONNEL TO THEIR STAFF AND STRENGTHEN THEIR ONGOING WORK. | 2024 | $38.6K |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | New York, NY | to support fund the purchase of a comprehensive ranger and scout training program in Mozambique with an added emphasis on human rights. | 2024 | $34.8K |
| EMPOWERS AFRICA | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT FORGETTEN PARKS IN ITS EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE INTEGRITY OF UPEMBA NATIONAL PARK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. | 2024 | $14.1K |
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About this data
Figures are aggregated from The Wildcat Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.