About Nature Trust of the Americas
The Nature Trust of the Americas funds on-the-ground wildlife conservation and protection projects, with a clear emphasis on Central American field programs (notably Belize). Its grants support direct operational needs—wildlife veterinary/rehabilitation services, anti-poaching units, species protection (e.g., jaguars) and conservation program infrastructure—often through repeat funding to the same local partners. The foundation favors practical, project-focused interventions rather than broad policy or academic work.
Focus Areas
Wildlife veterinary care and rehabilitation in BelizeAnti-poaching and community-based protected area enforcementMarine and terrestrial species protection programs (including jaguar conservation)Capacity-building for local conservation NGOs in Central AmericaSupport for field-driven conservation projects run by small to mid-size NGOs
Who They Fund
scarlet macaws (threatened species)jaguars (large carnivore populations)anti-poaching units / field conservation teams
About Nature Trust of the Americas
Nature Trust of the Americas Inc. stands out for its repeated support of field conservation work in Belize, especially projects tied to scarlet macaw protection and anti-poaching. A large 2023 grant of $107,325 to Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic for general purpose support shows that the foundation is willing to underwrite core organizational needs, not only discrete projects. In 2025, it also backed Friends for Conservation and Development with $40,762 for fire prevention equipment and scarlet macaw protection, reinforcing a pattern of practical, on-the-ground funding. The foundation’s recent giving centers on conservation groups that work directly with wildlife and protected areas. Its grants have supported rescue and rehabilitation, ranger and patrol activity, and species protection efforts that involve local partners. It also funds a small set of conservation organizations beyond Belize, including MarAlliance and The European Nature Trust, which indicates a regional scope rather than a single-project approach. Across the record on file, the foundation appears to favor direct support for organizations already operating in the field, especially where conservation work depends on equipment, staffing, and local enforcement capacity.
What Nature Trust of the Americas Funds
Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation is a clear thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. In 2024, it gave $30,906 to Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic for the Scarlet Macaw Program, and the same organization also received $15,000 in 2025 for general operating costs. Anti-poaching and ranger support is another recurring area. Friends for Conservation and Development received $23,260 in 2024 for the anti-poaching unit and website, plus $15,000 in 2023 for the anti-poaching unit, scarlet macaws, and headquarters. The foundation also supports species protection work beyond Belize. In 2025, it awarded $10,000 to Sustentare Inc for Onçafari jaguar protection, showing attention to large carnivore conservation as well as bird recovery. A separate 2023 grant of $16,825 to MarAlliance points to marine conservation as part of the portfolio.
How Nature Trust of the Americas Gives
Typical grant size sits at $15,000 at the 25th percentile, a median of $19,112, and $28,994 at the 75th percentile. The distribution is consistent with project- and operating-level grants rather than very large institutional awards, aside from one larger 2023 payment. The record shows repeat support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Belize Wildlife and Referral Clinic and Friends for Conservation and Development, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than one-off gifts. Nature Trust of the Americas Inc. is a regular funder, not a donor-advised fund vehicle, and it does not make program-related investments.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$66K
Total Assets
$157K
Total Revenue
$33K
Total Expenses
$79K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $15K and $29K, with a median of $19K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$19K
75th Percentile
$29K
Geographic Reach
Regional2 states funded
About 33% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Nature Trust of the Americas Funds
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Nature Trust of the Americas.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belize | 6 | $232K | 60.0% |
| 2 | United StatesDomestic |
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