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Wildcat Foundation is a private trust based in FORT WORTH, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is The Wildcat Foundation. It holds total assets of $6.1M. Annual income is reported at $11.3M. Total assets have grown from $55K in 2012 to $6.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California, District of Columbia and New York. According to available records, Wildcat Foundation has made 145 grants totaling $62.5M, with a median grant of $380K. Annual giving has decreased from $16.6M in 2020 to $12.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $33.4M distributed across 74 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $925 to $1.3M, with an average award of $431K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 81% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$262K
Average Grant
$377K
Largest Grant
$1.3M
Based on 44 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Wildcat Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 145 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, DC.
Wildcat Foundation has distributed a total of $62.5M across 145 grants. The median grant size is $380K, with an average of $431K. Individual grants have ranged from $925 to $1.3M.
Wildcat Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wildcat Foundation is headquartered in FORT WORTH, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bonderman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$6.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
145
Total Giving
$62.5M
Average Grant
$431K
Median Grant
$380K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$500K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Save The Rhino International IncTO SUPPORT THE WILDLIFE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE NORTH LUANGWA CONSERVATION PROJECT IN ZAMBIA. | New York, NY | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Pams Foundation Inc(1) DESCRIPTION: 39,470 SHARES OF TPG, INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $1,316,917 (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: 05/23/2023 (6) PURPOSE: To support the wildlife law enforcement activities of the special intelligence program of the PAMS foundation in Tanzania. | Eureka, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| Eagle - UsTO CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS AND RELATED LAW ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT. | Alexandria, VA | $1M | 2023 |
| Empowers AfricaTO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. | New York, NY | $961K | 2023 |
| Frankfurt Zoological Society - UsTO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROTECTION EFFORTS IN NSUMBU NATIONAL PARK, ZAMBIA. | Washington, DC | $725K | 2023 |
| Frankfurt Zoological Society(1) DESCRIPTION: 20,200 SHARES OF TPG, INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $705,485 (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: 11/28/2023 (6) PURPOSE: TO ASSIST FRANKFURT'S GONAREZHOU CONSERVATION PROJECT WITH ITS ANTI-POACHING OPERATIONS. | Washington, DC | $698K | 2023 |
| Center For Advanced Defense StudiesTO SUPPORT THE ONGOING EFFORTS OF IWT WILDCAT GRANTEES FOR THE WILDLIFE CRIMES PROGRAM: STRENGTHENING THE NETWORK. | Washington, DC | $419K | 2023 |
| African Park Network UsTO SUPPORT THE PROTECTION EFFORTS IN KAFUE NATIONAL PARK, ZAMBIA. | New York, NY | $400K | 2023 |
| Houston Zoo IncTO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR NIASSA CARNIVORE PROJECT'S ANTI-POACHING WORK IN THE NIASSA NATIONAL RESERVE, MOZAMBIQUE. | Houston, TX | $383K | 2023 |
| Env Wildfire Conservation TrustStrengthening efforts in Vietnam to target major criminal networks trafficking in ivory and rhino horn from Africa. | Warrentonm, VA | $111K | 2023 |
| Center Of Us Global LeadershipGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Undercurrent(1) DESCRIPTION: 12,260 SHARES OF COSTAR GROUP, INC. SECURITIES (2) BOOK VALUE: $697,778 (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: 04/01/2022 (6) PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE VIRUNGA NATIONAL PARK IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO. | San Rafael, CA | $815K | 2022 |
| Chengeta WildlifeTO SUPPORT WILDLIFE CONSERVATION WORK IN AND AROUND THE BAMINGUI-BANGORAN AND MANOVO-GOUNDA ST. FLORIS NATIONAL PARKS IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC. | Lacey, WA | $662K | 2022 |
| Wildlife Conservation Societyto provide support for work in Nouable-Ndoki national park in the Republic of Congo. | Bronx, NY | $625K | 2022 |