Wild Woods Foundation

EIN 13-3929814 · NY · NTEE T20Z

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2K Funds in WA, DC, NY +8
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Wild Woods Foundation based in NY paid 40 grants totaling $148.3K to 39 organizations across 11 states. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $20K, with a median of $2K. Its largest recipients included NATURA INTERNATIONAL, VASHON REPERTORY THEATRE, and JACK STRAW CULTURAL CENTER. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,832,352
Giving (latest yr)
$148,300
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
40
Median grant
$2K
Recipients
39
States reached
11
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Natura International$20,000
  • Vashon Repertory Theatre$14,000
  • Jack Straw Cultural Center$8,000
  • Rainforest Action Network$7,000
  • Corporate Accountability International$6,500

Where grants went

  • Washington$39,500 · 10 grants
  • District of Columbia$33,500 · 6 grants
  • New York$13,500 · 5 grants
  • California$13,300 · 5 grants
  • Oregon$13,000 · 4 grants
  • Massachusetts$8,500 · 2 grants

Grants Paid (40)

Natura International
Washington, DC
Generaloperations
$20,000
Vashon Repertory Theatre
Vashon, WA
Generaloperations
$14,000
Jack Straw Cultural Center
Seattle, WA
Generaloperations
$8,000
Rainforest Action Network
Carol Stream, IL
Generaloperations
$7,000
Corporate Accountability International
Boston, MA
Generaloperations
$6,500
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Alexandria, VA
Generaloperations
$6,000
Vashon - Maury Island Land Trust
Vashon, WA
Generaloperations
$6,000
Environmental Protection Information Center
Arcata, CA
Generaloperations
$5,500
Ancient Forest International
Redway, CA
Generaloperations
$5,000
Ocean Conservancy
Washington, DC
Generaloperations
$5,000
Native Forest Council
Eugene, OR
Generaloperations
$5,000
World Wildlife Fund
Washington, DC
Generaloperations
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Wild Woods Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Wild Woods Foundation reported 40 itemized grants totaling $148.3K. Individual grants ranged from $200 to $20K (median $2K).

Recent recipients include NATURA INTERNATIONAL, VASHON REPERTORY THEATRE, JACK STRAW CULTURAL CENTER, among 39 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Wild Woods Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Wild Woods Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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