Discover 1,121 grantmaking foundations funding wildlife conservation programs, with combined annual giving of $973.6M. The median grant size for wildlife conservation is $8K.
Foundations
1,121
Total Annual Giving
$973.6M
Total Assets Under Management
$14.1B
Median Grant Size
$8K
States with Funders
52
Total Grants on Record
30,186
Live programs funding wildlife conservation that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be charitable organizations qualified under U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701(d). California-based organizations will take priority over out-of-state organizations. Only one application per organization will be accepted.
From Sportsmen'S Club of Fort Worth Club
Who can apply: Applicants must complete the Donation/Grant Request Form. Requests should align with the Club’s mission, especially those benefiting youth and youth organizations. The Club strongly prefers youth beneficiaries to be local to the greater Fort Worth area, though exceptions may be made based on certain criteria. The requestor must be able to provide organizational details, tax ID, and be a 501(c)(3) organization if applicable.
From Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be charitable organizations qualified under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) and California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 23701(d). California-based organizations receive priority; out-of-state organizations may be considered. Only one application per organization is accepted.
From Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation
Who can apply: Projects must take place in Oregon and fit within the foundation’s areas of interest. Requested funds must be matched dollar-for-dollar in cash or in-kind from other sources. Cost-reimbursement grants only. Overhead, administrative costs, salaries (except project-related contract personnel), fundraising, advocacy, ongoing operating expenses, pass-through grants, land acquisition, required mitigation, toxic cleanups, wildlife rehabilitation, captive breeding, predator control, scholarships and fellowships (unless directly supporting a project in which the Foundation is a partner), and capital or endowment campaigns are not eligible. Fish, wildlife, or habitat projects require a statement of support from a local, state, or federal biologist.
From Natural Resources Foundation of
Who can apply: Applicant must be a public charity with approved 501(c)(3) exempt status (509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3) Type I and Type II), a federal, state, or local governmental unit, an American Indian nation or tribal community, or an accredited college or university. Individuals, businesses, section 509(a)(3) Type III supporting organizations, private foundations, and private operating foundations are not eligible. Total project budget may not exceed $25,000 and overhead costs may not exceed 20% of the grant. A one-to-one match is encouraged but not required. Only one application per organization per grant cycle.
From Curtis & Edith Munson Foundation
Who can apply: No grants to individuals or endowment funds. Site-specific grants are limited to Alabama. Most grants are restricted and require a 1:1 match and board donor confirmation.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $432.4M | $3.1B | $77K | D300 | National |
| NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION | RESTON, VA | $19.6M | $178.9M | $23K | D300 | National |
| WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION | BOZEMAN, MT | $9M | $8M | $29K | D300 | unknown |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION INC | MISSOULA, MT | $8.4M | $151.5M | $20K | D300 | National |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $5.7M | $98.1M | $208K | D30 | Regional |
| REWILD | AUSTIN, TX | $3.8M | $74.2M | $50K | D30 | National |
| WILD SALMON CENTER | PORTLAND, OR | $2.3M | $11.9M | $73K | D330 | Regional |
| BIRDLIFE INTERNATIONAL | Cambridge | $1.3M | $51.2M | $397K | D32Z | National |
| THE FOREVER FOUNDATION FOR TX WILDLIFE DBA TEXAS WILDLIFE ASSOCFOUND INC | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $1.2M | $10.1M | $1.4M | D300 | Local |
| INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF T ROOSEVELT | Scottsdale, AZ | $743K | $8.5M | $100K | D300 | National |
WASHINGTON, DC
$432.4M
$3.1B
$77K
RESTON, VA
$19.6M
$178.9M
$23K
MISSOULA, MT
$8.4M
$151.5M
$20K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$5.7M
$98.1M
$208K
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
$1.2M
$10.1M
$1.4M
Scottsdale, AZ
$743K
$8.5M
$100K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 129 | $90.7M | View all in California | |
| Florida | 107 | $26.8M | View all in Florida | |
| New York | 86 | $58.2M | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 74 | $92.3M | View all in Texas | |
| New Jersey | 48 | $16.3M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Pennsylvania | 46 | $15M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Colorado | 43 | $6.4M | View all in Colorado | |
| Illinois | 42 | $27.4M | View all in Illinois | |
| Delaware | 37 | $20.9M | View all in Delaware | |
| Arizona | 27 | $14.9M | View all in Arizona | |
| Massachusetts | 27 | $4.2M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Ohio | 27 | $3.8M | View all in Ohio | |
| Michigan | 24 | $10M | View all in Michigan | |
| Washington | 24 | $11.7M | View all in Washington | |
| North Carolina | 23 | $4.5M | View all in North Carolina |
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$455.4M in annual giving
$65.5M in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$8K
New Grantee Rate
37%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
65%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Wildlife Conservation foundation awards grants of $8K. Approximately 37% of Wildlife Conservation foundations actively fund new organizations, and 65% accept unsolicited proposals.
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