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Ricketts Conservation Foundation is a private corporation based in LITTLETON, CO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. The Foundation engages in primary research and promotion of loon and swan habitats in Wyoming including life cycle monitoring and wetland restoration. According to available records, Ricketts Conservation Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $744K, with a median grant of $34K. Annual giving has decreased from $469K in 2021 to $275K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K, with an average award of $93K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Wyoming and New York and Colorado. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Foundation engages in primary research and promotion of loon and swan habitats in Wyoming including life cycle monitoring and wetland restoration.
Expenses: $647K
The Foundation engages in primary research and promotion of loon and swan habitats in Wyoming including life cycle monitoring and wetland restoration. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WY, NY, CO.
Ricketts Conservation Foundation has distributed a total of $744K across 8 grants. The median grant size is $34K, with an average of $93K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $250K.
Ricketts Conservation Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (462927195) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Ricketts Conservation Foundation is headquartered in LITTLETON, CO. While based in CO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter G Wehtje | Director of Conservation | $69K | $17K | $86K |
| Alfred Levitt | Secretary and General Counsel | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| J Joe Ricketts | President, Secretary and Treasurer | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$946K
Total Assets
$3M
Fair Market Value
$2.9M
Net Worth
$3M
Grants Paid
$576K
Contributions
$3.1M
Net Investment Income
$739
Distribution Amount
$25K
Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$744K
Average Grant
$93K
Median Grant
$34K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$250K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Wetlands SocietyPreserve and protectWY wetlands; in particulartrumper swan habitat. | Jackson, WY | $250K | 2022 |
| University Of ColoradoPromote research relatedto Clark's Nutcrackerin Yellowstone NP. | Denver, CO | $20K | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory Dba Bird Conservancy Of The RockiesContinued researchregarding bird population declinesand corrective actions. | Brighton, CO | $5K | 2022 |
| Cornell UniversityUnderstand and protect Clark's Nutcracker and its habitats and ecosystems. | Ithaca, NY | $151K | 2021 |
| University Of Colorado - DenverFund research related Clark's Nutcracker in Yellowstone National Park. |
MOORESTOWN, NJ
CASTLE ROCK, CO
SEATTLE, WA
RACINE, WI
| Denver, CO |
| $34K |
| 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Bird Conservatory Dba Bird Conservancy Of The RockiesResearch bird population declines; recommend and facilitate corrective actions. | Brighton, CO | $33K | 2021 |
| Wyoming Game And Fish DepartmentPromote attendance and participation in Aspen Days | Cheyenne, WY | $1K | 2021 |
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