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Private Foundation
The Ricketts Conservation Foundation
The Ricketts Conservation Foundation is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in Littleton, CO. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $2.6M, expenses of $839K, total assets of $4.7M. Imperigo tracks 20 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $1.8M.
EIN: 462927195
Littleton, CO
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$2.6M
Total Expenses$839K
Total Assets$4.7M
Grants Given20
Grant Total$1.8M
Filing Years2020–2024
Sample Grants Given
University of Montana
Fund research regardingnongame mammel and birdspecies.
$55,693
Friends of the Bridger-Teton
Promote the preservationand conservation of BTNF.Promote the preservation
$48,000
University of Colorado - Denver
Continue funding and researchrelated Yellowstone Ecosystem.
$45,469
Wyoming Wetlands Society
Preserve and protectWY wetlands; in particulartrumper swan habitat.
$41,666
Sublette County Conservation District
Sponsor and supportinvisible fence program.
$25,000
Showing up to 5 of 20 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Secretary and General Counsel
Alfred Levitt
President, Secretary and Treasurer
J Joe Ricketts
Director of Conservation
Walter G Wehtje
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | $839K | $4.7M |
| 2023 | $3.1M | $946K | $3.0M |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $654K | $803K |
| 2020 | $1.4M | $1.1M | $68K |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $1.4M to $2.6M (+81%), with total assets most recently reported at $4.7M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CO, DC, ID, MT, NY, VA, and 1 other state.
CODCIDMTNYVAWY
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