WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION
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The WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means nonprofits interested in funding should pursue warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2025, the foundation paid a total of $9 million across 28 grantees.
Mission Statement
WSF ENHANCES WILD SHEEP POPULATIONS, PROMOTES SCIENTIFIC WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND YOUTH ON SUSTAINABLE USE AND THE CONSERVATION BENEFITS OF HUNTING WHILE PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF THE HUNTER.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION
$405K
< 1%
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
$297.7K
< 1%
THE CONKLIN FOUNDATION
$233.6K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
62
Median 1st year grant
$19.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION?
No. WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION give?
WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Virginia, Ohio, and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $19 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, and THE CONKLIN FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION?
WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.