Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation concentrates its giving on environmental conservation projects—especially habitat restoration and sustainable trail stewardship—with a smaller, separate interest in services for people who are blind. The foundation makes a few sizable awards rather than many small gifts and shows repeated, multi-grant support to selected conservation organizations. Its grantees are geographically tied to specific ecosystems (Sierra foothills and coral reef restoration) and to a niche disability-services provider.
Concentrated giving: a small number of relatively large grants, including repeat multi-year or multiple awards to the same conservation organizations; primarily environmental funding with one distinct disability-services commitment.
Negley Flinn Charitable Foundation’s grantmaking is anchored by environmental conservation, especially habitat restoration and sustainable trail stewardship, alongside a separate line of support for services for people who are blind. Recent awards show that pattern clearly: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship in Quincy, California received $120,000 in 2023 and another $110,000 in 2025, both for general support, while Coral Restoration Foundation Inc in Key Largo, Florida received $100,000 in 2023 and $52,000 in 2025. Those repeated awards point to a foundation that favors sustained support for selected organizations rather than one-time gifts. The foundation also funds organizations tied to disability services and related community support. Sierra Services for the Blind in Nevada City, California received $80,000 in 2025 for general support, and Lighthouse of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida received $30,000 in 2025. Across the recent grants list, the foundation uses general support as the dominant grant purpose, which makes the organization-level relationship more important than project-specific restrictions. Its recent portfolio includes conservation groups, social-service nonprofits, and other mission-driven organizations, with several recipients appearing in multiple years.
In trail stewardship and land conservation, the foundation supported Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship with $100,000 in 2025 for general support after a $120,000 award in 2023. The repeated funding aligns with its focus on Sierra foothills trail stewardship and land conservation. For marine conservation, Coral Restoration Foundation Inc in Key Largo received $100,000 in 2023 and $52,000 in 2025, both as general support. That pairing shows continued backing for coral reef restoration and rehabilitation. The foundation also supports services for people who are blind. Sierra Services for the Blind in Nevada City received $80,000 in 2025, and Lighthouse of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale received $30,000 in 2025. Beyond that niche, the recent list includes broader community organizations such as Society of St Vincent de Paul Sonoma County and The Wild Animal Sanctuary.
Typical grants cluster in the upper five figures: the 25th percentile is $15,000, the median is $18,750, and the 75th percentile is $30,000. The recent list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Coral Restoration Foundation Inc, Living Room Center Inc, Chanda Plan Foundation, and The Wild Animal Sanctuary. The foundation is a regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals. Grants shown here are primarily unrestricted or general support, suggesting core operating support rather than project-only funding.
$831K
$11.3M
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$1M
Most grants fall between $15K and $30K, with a median of $19K.
25th Percentile
$15K
Median
$19K
75th Percentile
$30K
About 3% of grants go to recipients in CA.
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Notable grantees: Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Coral Restoration Foundation, Inc., Sierra Services for the Blind
Grant recipients are entirely U.S.-based, with California receiving the largest share by count. Recent California recipients include Quincy, Nevada City, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Berkeley, Auburn, and Pasadena. Florida also appears repeatedly through Key Largo, Fort Lauderdale, and other locations, while Colorado recipients include Lakewood, Denver, and Keenesburg. Pennsylvania accounts for only 3% of grants, despite the foundation’s Pittsburgh headquarters.
The foundation supports environmental conservation groups, especially trail stewardship and coral reef restoration, plus organizations serving people who are blind. Recent grantees include Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Coral Restoration Foundation Inc, Sierra Services for the Blind, and Lighthouse of Broward County.
Its grant sizes cluster around the middle of the five-figure range. The 25th percentile is $15,000, the median is $18,750, and the 75th percentile is $30,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship, Coral Restoration Foundation Inc, Living Room Center Inc, Chanda Plan Foundation, and The Wild Animal Sanctuary. The pattern suggests ongoing support rather than single awards.
Recent grants are overwhelmingly listed as general support, which points to unrestricted or core operating support. That pattern appears across conservation, disability-services, and broader community organizations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA BUTTES TRAIL STEWARDSHIP | QUINCY, CA | $110,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SIERRA BUTTES TRAIL STEWARDSHIP | QUINCY, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND | NEVADA CITY, CA | $80,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION INC | KEY LARGO, FL | $52,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION INC | KEY LARGO, FL | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WARRIOR EDUCATIONAL FILMS INC | AUBURN, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Nested integral coaching constellation | Redondo Beach, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Florida Research Institute for Equine Nurturing Development & Safety Inc | Ft Lauderdale, FL | $45,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $45,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIVING ROOM CENTER INC | Santa Rosa, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIVING ROOM CENTER INC | Santa Rosa, CA | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHANDA PLAN FOUNDATION | LAKEWOOD, CO | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul Sonoma County | Rohnert Park, CA | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CHANDA PLAN FOUNDATION | LAKEWOOD, CO | $35,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIGHTHOUSE OF BROWARD COUNTY | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY | KEENESBURG, CO | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PLAYGROUND | BERKELEY, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Safe and Sound | San Francisco, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK | SANTA ROSA, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Safe and Sound | San Francisco, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| STAR KIDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | MIDDLETOWN, RI | $25,000 | 2025 | GRANT DISTRIBUTION |
| STAR KIDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | MIDDLETOWN, RI | $25,000 | 2025 | GRANT DISTRIBUTION |
| COMMUNITY SUPPORT NETWORK | SANTA ROSA, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLARK COUNTY FOOD BANK | VANCOUVER, WA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BUCKELEW PROGRAMS | NOVATO, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL AVIARY | PITTSBURGH, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTER FOR MUSIC BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | MISSOULA, MT | $17,500 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK | SANTA ROSA, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CLARK COUNTY FOOD BANK | VANCOUVER, WA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK | LANTANA, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CENTER FOR MUSIC BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | MISSOULA, MT | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PLAYGROUND | BERKELEY, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| TEAM RUBICON | LOS ANGELES, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CORPS | PASADENA, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION | ENGLEWOOD, CO | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Sonoma Family Meal | Petaluma, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Simply the Basics | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| REDWOOD EMPIRE FOOD BANK | SANTA ROSA, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOOD FINDERS FOOD BANK INC | LAFAYETTE, IN | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LIGHTHOUSE OF BROWARD COUNTY | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FOOD FINDERS FOOD BANK INC | LAFAYETTE, IN | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AUBURN INTERFAITH FOOD CLOSET | AUBURN, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AUBURN INTERFAITH FOOD CLOSET | AUBURN, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| EARTH ISLAND INSTITUTE | BERKLEY, CA | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK | LANTANA, FL | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | Bridgeton MO, MO | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| BUCKELEW PROGRAMS | NOVATO, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Inquiring Systems Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| Inquiring Systems Inc | Santa Rosa, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
SIERRA SERVICES FOR THE BLIND
$80,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CORAL RESTORATION FOUNDATION INC
$52,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WARRIOR EDUCATIONAL FILMS INC
GENERAL SUPPORT
Nested integral coaching constellation
$50,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Florida Research Institute for Equine Nurturing Development & Safety Inc
$45,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FRIENDS
$45,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHANDA PLAN FOUNDATION
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Society of St Vincent de Paul Sonoma County
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CHANDA PLAN FOUNDATION
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PLAYGROUND
$30,000GENERAL SUPPORT
STAR KIDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$25,000GRANT DISTRIBUTION
STAR KIDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
$25,000GRANT DISTRIBUTION
NATIONAL AVIARY
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
CENTER FOR MUSIC BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
$17,500GENERAL SUPPORT
CENTER FOR MUSIC BY PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PLAYGROUND
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INC
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Sonoma Family Meal
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
Simply the Basics
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AUBURN INTERFAITH FOOD CLOSET
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT
AUBURN INTERFAITH FOOD CLOSET
$15,000GENERAL SUPPORT