EIN 39-6089450

Sand County Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1965
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
To advance the use of ethical and scientifically-sound land management practices and partnerships for the benefit of people and the environment.
Total revenues
$7,327,567
2023
Total expenses
$7,536,098
2023
Total assets
$17,485,614
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Sand County Foundation

Conservation policy and influence - through its conservation policy initiative, The Foundation uses some of The same principles from its body of work to build and support ecosystem-scale species conservation models, greater access to safe drinking water supplies, and better use of data technology to achieve ecosystem restoration.
Leopold conservation award - The leopold conservation award recognizes farmers, ranchers and foresters for achievements in conservation on working land. With prominent partners in many states across The u.s., The Foundation presents The annual awards in settings that showcase The landowners' conservation success among their peers.
Agricultural conservation - The Foundation's agricultural conservation program demonstrates land management practices that protect soil and water, utilize them more efficiently, and maximize The environmental benefits and productive capacity of agricultural systems. We strive to ensure that conservation measures enhance The long-term profitability and resilience of farms and ranches.

Grants made by Sand County Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Environmental Policy Innovation CenterGeneral Purposes$902,843
BlueGreen Alliance FoundationGeneral Purposes$10,000

Who funds Sand County Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
William Penn Foundation2022 Epic Funding Navigator$1,350,000
Walton Family FoundationTo Advance Watershed-Municipal Initiatives in Iowa and Illinois.$499,415
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor Federal Capacity for Wildlife Connectivity Transportation Projects$275,000
...and 26 more grants received totalling $3,759,628

Personnel at Sand County Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Kevin McAleesePresident and Chief Executive Officer$192,528
Maureen O'Reilly CunninghamChief Strategy Officer and Director of Water - Epi
Christina SchellpfefferVice President - External Relations$133,983
Lance IrvingVice President - Leopold Conservation Award$128,917
Timothy MaleExecutive Director - Epic$155,013
...and 12 more key personnel

Financials for Sand County Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,501,565
Program services$519,395
Investment income and dividends$297,380
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$9,227
Total revenues$7,327,567

Form 990s for Sand County Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-27990View PDF
2022-122023-10-05990View PDF
2021-122022-10-05990View PDF
2020-122021-10-12990View PDF
2019-122020-08-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 12, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $63,578 from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Hinrichs Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
44 E Mifflin St 1005
Madison, WI 53703
Metro area
Madison, WI
County
Dane County, WI
Website URL
sandcountyfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(608) 663-4605
Facebook page
SandCountyFoundation 
Twitter profile
@sandcountyfdn 
IRS details
EIN
39-6089450
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1965
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C30: Natural Resources Conservation and Protection
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
Undetermined
Charity Registration status
Not Registered
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
None yet
FTB Entity ID
5802875
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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