FY 2024-2025 ANNUAL REPORT
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
When I asked you to Aspire last year, I challenged this board and our staff to be intentional about improving and adapting for the betterment of wild sheep. As I reflect on this past fiscal year 2024-25, I am incredibly proud to say that we didn’t just meet that challenge—we exceeded it. Through our collective commitment, we have moved the needle further than ever before, proving that the Wild Sheep Foundation is indeed the most respected and influential conservation organization in our space.
Here is how our aspirations turned into a record-breaking reality:
- Telling Our Story Through Impact: We made a promise to better communicate how your contributions are used every day. This year, we released our third Conservation Impact Summary, detailing how we directed a staggering $11 million to our Mission Programs—a new one-year record for the Foundation.
- Record “Today” Funding: Growth in our Grant-In-Aid (GIA) program remains a top priority. For FY 2024-25, I am excited to report that we directed $1.6+ million in GIA funding to 23 high-priority projects. This funding, requested primarily through our Chapters and Affiliates, is the lifeblood of on-the-ground conservation. Looking ahead, our commitment to this “Today” funding is only growing, with a record $2 million already approved for the upcoming cycle.
- Keep Climbing – The New Standard: Following the sunset of our Marco Polo program, we launched the “Keep Climbing” campaign to ensure our mission is funded for “Today, Tomorrow, and Forever.” This year, the campaign helped drive record contributions, including $2.2 million directed specifically to the Wild Sheep Legacy Foundation Endowment Fund. We also welcomed new members into our Mountain Royalty, Legends, and Pinnacle Societies, ensuring that the financial bedrock of this foundation is stronger than ever. Unmatched Partnership: Our success at the 2025 Sheep Show® in Reno was a testament to our specialized conservation economy.
We raised and returned $7.18 million to our state, provincial, and tribal agency partners through conservation permit sales. This includes records for many of the special permits and as a result these funds will be leveraged for even greater impact on the ground. In closing, serving as your Chair has been the honor of a lifetime. We have built a business model that maximizes every dollar to ensure wild sheep remain on the mountain for generations to come. Thank you for your unwavering trust and for being part of the WSF family.
Yours in Conservation,
Glen A. Landrus
Past Chair, WSF