About World Wildlife Fund
Our mission is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature.
Focus Areas
BiodiversityWildlife protectionForestsOceans and freshwaterClimateSustainable developmentIndigenous peoples and community engagement
Funding Style
conservation-focused fundingproject-specific grantsland/habitat protection emphasis
Topics
habitat conservationbiodiversity protectionland stewardship
About World Wildlife Fund
World Wildlife Fund Inc channels large conservation grants into organizations working on biodiversity, wildlife protection, forests, oceans and freshwater, climate, and Indigenous peoples and community engagement. Its recent awards show a mix of place-based conservation, climate policy work, and capacity-building support for local actors. The largest recent grant listed is $2,301,305 to Center for Heirs Property Preservation in Charleston, South Carolina, pointing to land and habitat protection work that reaches beyond classic species programs. The foundation also gives substantial support to conservation intermediaries and research partners. Conservation International received $993,742 in 2025, and The Conservation Fund received $930,755 in 2024. Other sizable grants went to Rosebud Economic Development Corporation, East Carolina University, and the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, reflecting a portfolio that combines ecological outcomes with institutional partners. Across the grant list, WWF's giving aligns with its stated mission to help people live in harmony with nature. The program mix includes Locally Led Conservation, Education for Nature fellowships, and strategic philanthropy partnerships, which together suggest a funder that uses both direct project grants and long-term capacity-building tools.
What World Wildlife Fund Funds
A clear thread in World Wildlife Fund Inc’s giving is locally led conservation. That shows up in the $2,301,305 grant to Center for Heirs Property Preservation in Charleston, South Carolina, which fits WWF’s emphasis on land stewardship and community-based conservation. Climate and sustainability are another visible part of the portfolio. The foundation gave $414,547 to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions in Arlington, Virginia, and $360,000 to United Nations Foundation Climate Alliance in Washington, DC, linking its conservation agenda with climate policy and coordination. The grant list also includes support for research and systems work. WWF awarded $300,000 to the National Institute for Standards and Technology in Portland, Oregon, and $299,183 to Rewild in Austin, Texas. Those grants sit alongside the foundation’s focus on biodiversity protection, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable development. Education and local leadership are built into its program structure through fellowships and training grants, especially in conservation science and forest restoration.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$8.2M
Total Assets
$777.3M
Total Revenue
$366.7M
Total Expenses
$367M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $23K and $157K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$23K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$157K
Geographic Reach
National35 states funded
About 9% of grants go to recipients in MT.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
CARTER ROBERTS
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