About March Conservation Fund
The March Conservation Fund is a focused environmental philanthropy that concentrates on bird and wildlife conservation, science, and habitat protection both in the U.S. and internationally. It favors established conservation NGOs and research institutions, funding program- and project-specific work (often restricted) as well as some general operating support. Recipients include specialists in avian conservation, migratory flyway protection, and applied conservation science, indicating an interest in evidence-based interventions and international partnerships. The foundation’s giving is significant in size and concentrated among a small set of repeat grantees.
Focus Areas
Avian conservation and migratory bird protectionField-based wildlife conservation organizations in Latin America, Africa and global flywaysApplied conservation science and monitoring (ecological research, data-driven management)Capacity-building and program support for specialist conservation NGOsUniversity-based conservation research (ecological research and training)
Giving Approach
Relatively concentrated: a small number of large grants (multiple six-figure awards) directed to repeat grantees, often as restricted/project support but with some general operating funding; cross-border/international emphasis alongside U.S.-based science partners.
About March Conservation Fund
A large share of March Conservation Fund’s recent giving goes to bird conservation and ecological research, with repeated support for American Bird Conservancy, Point Blue Conservation Science, and other specialist organizations working on habitat protection, monitoring, and flyway-related work. The foundation’s portfolio also includes funding for land protection, wildlife trafficking prevention, and partner-administered small research grants, showing a preference for conservation projects that combine field work with applied science. Its recent grants show a mix of general support and restricted support, and several recipients appear across multiple years, including American Bird Conservancy, Wildlife Conservation Network, Cornell University, Friends of Birdlife International, and Jocotoco-related organizations. That pattern points to ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. The funder also supports international conservation partners such as Rainforest Trust, Mandai Nature Fund, and Nature Israel, alongside US-based groups. Grant recipients include both conservation NGOs and universities, indicating that the foundation funds both practice-oriented implementation and research capacity. Across the portfolio, the emphasis is on bird-focused conservation, biodiversity protection, and specialist organizations positioned to carry out targeted environmental work.
What March Conservation Fund Funds
In avian conservation, the funder backed American Bird Conservancy with both general and restricted support, including $594,981 in 2025 and $603,416 in 2024. It also supported Point Blue Conservation Science with $452,640 in 2025 and $426,833 in 2023, reflecting an interest in research-linked conservation work. For habitat protection and reserve stewardship, March Conservation Fund gave $225,000 to Rainforest Trust in 2025 and $100,000 in 2024, aligning with land purchase and park-protection work. It also supported Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy with restricted grants in 2025 and 2024, which fits the funder’s habitat and stewardship focus. The foundation also funds conservation partnerships and international biodiversity work. Recent awards include $360,248 to Friends of Birdlife International in 2025, $200,000 to Jocotoco Conservation Foundation in 2024, and $100,000 to Mandai Nature Fund in 2025.
How March Conservation Fund Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$4.8M
Total Assets
$77.9M
Total Revenue
$8.1M
Total Expenses
$5.1M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $3K and $50K, with a median of $14K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$14K
75th Percentile
$50K
Geographic Reach
Regional16 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where March Conservation Fund Funds
Top 4 recipient countries by grant volume for March Conservation Fund.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 196 | $11.5M | 92.5% |
| 2 | United Kingdom |
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