Wild Lives Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 81-1612906 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.3M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$24M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $250,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
63% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | New York, NY | Operational support for the development of daughters for earth fund and campaign | $600,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | New York, NY | Daughters for earth funding proposal | $500,000 |
| Sr3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and Research | Seattle, WA | Operational support | $460,000 |
| National Philanthriopic Trust | Jenkintown, PA | Operational support | $250,000 |
| Wildlife Direct Inc | Washington, DC | Operational support | $130,000 |
| Wildlife Direct Inc | Washington, DC | Operational support | $125,000 |
| American Friends of Zeitz Mocaa | Los Angeles, CA | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Washington Wildlife First | Seattle, WA | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Washington Wildlife First | Seattle, WA | Operational support | $50,000 |
| Samish Indian Nation | Anacortes, WA | Operational support | $10,000 |
| Solio Ranch | Nairobi, KE | Donation of 700 tins of milk formula | $8,050 |
| Sr3 Sealife Response Rehabilitation and Research | New York, NY | Operational support for the development of daughters for earth fund and campaign | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Philanthropy Inc | New York, NY | Operational support for the development of daughters for earth fund and campaign | $1,000,000 |
| Wildlife Direct Inc | Washington, DC | Operational support | $390,000 |
| The Paniscus Project | Cambridge, MA | Operational support for the bonobos project | $250,000 |
| American Friends of Zeitz Mocaa | Los Angeles, CA | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Wildlife Direct Inc | Washington, DC | Operational support | $125,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,288,050 | 17 |
| 2023 | $2,059,400 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511349349102101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-1612906
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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