Holdfast Tr
97% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Holdfast Tr is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Jackson, Wyoming, registered in 2023, with $63,307,338 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 97% of spending to programs.
Po Box 1905, Jackson, WY, 83001 EIN 88-6574046 Since 2023
Revenue (FY2024)
$63.3M
▲ 53.0% vs prior year
Environment median: $250K
Expenses (FY2024)
$38.4M
Net assets
$1.4B
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating97% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Holdfast Tr: 97% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating451 mo reserves · +39% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Holdfast Tr: 451 mo reserves · +39% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FGovernance25% of the rating0 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Holdfast Tr: 0 of 6 checks met earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Holdfast Tr: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Provides grants to organizations engaged in protecting the environment and engages in direct conservation efforts to protect the environment through the acquisition of land or other property or contractual rights
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1905, Jackson, WY, 83001
- City
- Jackson
- State
- Wyoming
- Category
- Environment
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $1.4B (FY2022) to $63.3M (FY2024) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.7MNet assets $1.4B
Operating margin
39.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.4B
Total liabilities
$1.7M
Net assets
$1.4B
Salaries & benefits
$1.2M
3% of expenses
Board members
1
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63,307,338▲53.0% | $38,399,792▲6.4% | $1,441,775,053▲1.8% | $1,443,491,840▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $41,375,376▼97.1% | $36,077,944▲318% | $1,416,834,483▲0.4% | $1,419,036,339▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,420,178,040 | $8,640,989 | $1,411,537,051 | $1,411,537,051 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective — $1,199,627 (3.12% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective | Institutional Trustee | 63 | $1,199,627 |
Grants received · $2.3M total
2 grants to Holdfast Tr totaling $2.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sojourner Tr | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | 2023 | $1,500,000 |
| Tail Wind Tr | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | 2023 | $750,000 |
Grants made · $35.9M in FY2024
12 grants totaling $35.9M in FY2024. All grants made by Holdfast Tr →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marin Community Foundation | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $17,040,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $7,200,000 |
| Save Our Home Planet Action Inc | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $6,651,000 |
| Marin Community Foundation | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $3,250,000 |
| Rewild | Philanthropy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $830,000 |
| Campaign For A Safe and Healthy California | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $500,000 |
| Senate Majority Pac | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $200,000 |
| Beyond Impact | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $100,000 |
| Climate Cabinet Action | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $75,000 |
| Ventura County Democratic Central Committee | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $45,500 |
| Climate Cabinet Pac | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $25,000 |
| Stephenson For Supervisor | Advocacy related to protecting our planet from climate change; general support | $5,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Holdfast Tr a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Holdfast Tr is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 88-6574046, based in Jackson, Wyoming.
- What is Holdfast Tr's EIN?
- Holdfast Tr's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 88-6574046.
- How much revenue does Holdfast Tr report?
- Holdfast Tr reported $63,307,338 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Holdfast Tr's spending goes to programs?
- Holdfast Tr spends about 97% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Holdfast Tr have?
- CharityIndex grades Holdfast Tr C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Holdfast Tr's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Holdfast Tr's latest Form 990 is $1,199,627, paid to Four Seas LLC DBA Holdfast Collective (Institutional Trustee).
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Data for Holdfast Tr (EIN 88-6574046) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.