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Plank Stewardship Initiative

Sheridan, WY  ·  EIN 464491120  ·  Website ↗  ·  990s on ProPublica ↗

Assets

$5.3M

Total Giving

$193K

Grants on File

8

Average Grant

$24K

Giving Radius

Where Plank Stewardship Initiative Has Given

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Historical grants to 8 recipients across 3 states. Top concentrations: BILLINGS ($45K, 1 grant), CHEYENNE ($34K, 2 grants), SUNDANCE ($32K, 1 grant), COHAGEN ($26K, 1 grant), WINNETT ($24K, 1 grant).

Section I

How to Apply

Grant proposals will be evaluated annually for their potential to enhance sustainable stewardship in the Northern Great Plains by: - Engaging and facilitating minority and underrepresented land stewards in the Northern Great Plains - Encouraging and facilitating continuity of land stewardship by expanding transition planning by existing land managers - Supporting the conservation and resilience of our landscapes in on-the-ground management actions

On Unsolicited Proposals yes

Restrictions

Our Granting Efforts Are To Strengthen The Economic And Ecological Sustainability Of Rangelands In The Northern Great PLAINS.

Section IV

Recent Grants

Recipient Amount Year
Crook County Natural Resource $32K 2022
Wyoming Stock Growers Land Trust $7K 2023
Wyoming Farm Bureau Foundation $9K 2023
Winnett Aces INC $24K 2023
Quivira Coalition $22K 2023
Women in Ranching INC $26K 2023
Intertribal Agriculture Council $45K 2023
Wyoming Stock Growers Endowment Tr $27K 2023

8 grants total

Section V

Board of Directors

  • ANN HILD DIRECTOR
  • TRESSA LAWRENCE DIRECTOR
  • LEAH BURGESS VICE CHAIR
  • KATIE MEIKLEJOHN TREASURER
  • KHALE CENTURY-RENO DIRECTOR
  • KRISTIE MACZKO DIRECTOR
  • MARTY ZELLER BOARD CHAIR
  • MILWARD SIMPSON EXECUTIVE DI
  • ANN HILD DIRECTOR
  • BEA GORDON DIRECTOR
  • TRESSA LAWRENCE DIRECTOR
  • CHARLIE BETTIGOLE VICE CHAIR
  • KATIE MEIKLEJOHN TREASURER
  • KHALE CENTURY-RENO DIRECTOR
  • KRISTIE MACZKO DIRECTOR
  • LEAH BURGESS DIRECTOR
  • MARTY ZELLER BOARD CHAIR
  • MILWARD SIMPSON EXECUTIVE DI

Section VI

Filing History

Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.

Year Total Assets Qualifying Distributions Total Revenue Total Expenses
2023 $5.2M $303K $327K $342K
2022 $5.3M $313K $53K $229K
2021 $5.4M — $608K $270K
2020 $5.1M — $172K $256K
2019 $5.2M — $387K $287K
2018 $5.1M — $610K $279K
2017 $4.8M — $237K $217K
2016 $4.7M — $3.2M $168K
2015 $1.7M — $1.2M $5K
2014 $469K — $470K $278