Discover 1,121 grantmaking foundations funding wildlife conservation programs, with combined annual giving of $942M. The median grant size for wildlife conservation is $8K.
Foundations
1,121
Total Annual Giving
$942M
Total Assets Under Management
$14.2B
Median Grant Size
$8K
States with Funders
52
Total Grants on Record
21,595
Live programs funding wildlife conservation that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Gilchrist Institute for the Acheivement Sciences
Who can apply: Available only to nonprofits that have been invited to apply. The foundation looks for strong board participation and prefers challenge matches that leverage additional contributions.
From Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be charitable organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3). Eligible organizations include those that provide care, benefit, support, and preservation of guide dogs or other animals trained to assist sight-impaired or otherwise physically handicapped individuals, and those that provide for the preservation, care, and benefit of wildlife and the world's natural resources.
From Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation
Who can apply: Applicant must be a charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3). The foundation funds organizations that preserve, care for, and benefit wildlife and the world's natural resources. It gives highest priority to direct conservation and science-based conservation activities. Wildlife rehabilitation not focused on threatened or endangered species will not be funded, and organizations whose primary focus is advocacy or litigation are not funded.
From Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation
Who can apply: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization in existence for at least 2 years, in good standing with the Arizona Corporation Commission, and have a physical presence of a chapter or other unit in Arizona. Applicants must carry liability insurance with AZSFWC named as additional insured. Past recipients must be compliant with grant reporting requirements. Habitat projects must have approval from the appropriate land and/or wildlife management organization. Projects are funded for hard costs only; administrative expenses, environmental assessments, research projects, and raffle prizes are not eligible. A minimum 50/50 cost-share match is encouraged.
From Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Who can apply: Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies, nonprofit educational institutions, or governmental entities. Projects must be performed in Nevada and demonstrate measurable impact. Funding is not provided for work performed before approval.
Who can apply: Established organizations operating more than three years; active Candid profile; verified 501(c)(3) status; located in or primarily serving Baltimore City or Baltimore County; eligible charities under 509(c)(1), (2), or (3) Type 1 or 2; no umbrella bodies applying on behalf of entities without their own 501(c)(3).
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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 |
| OMAHA ZOO FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $20.8M | $185.8M | $11.7M | D30 | Local |
| NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION | RESTON, VA | $19.6M | $178.9M | $23K | D300 | National |
| WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION | BOZEMAN, MT | $8.4M | $8.5M | $29K | D300 | unknown |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION INC | MISSOULA, MT | $8.4M | $151.5M | $20K | D300 | National |
| THE STRONGHOLD FUND | PORTLAND, OR | $4M | $23.2M | $1.5M | D33 | Local |
| AMERICAN SONGBIRD MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY | AHMEEK, MI | $2.8M | $15.3M | $5M | D32 | Local |
| Catmosphere Foundation Inc | Sterling, VA | $2.7M | $415K | $17K | D30 | Regional |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $2.2M | $62.7M | $208K | D30 | Regional |
| REWILD | AUSTIN, TX | $1.4M | $84M | $50K | D30 | National |
WASHINGTON, DC
$432.4M
$3.1B
$77K
RESTON, VA
$19.6M
$178.9M
$23K
MISSOULA, MT
$8.4M
$151.5M
$20K
AHMEEK, MI
$2.8M
$15.3M
$5M
Sterling, VA
$2.7M
$415K
$17K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$2.2M
$62.7M
$208K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 129 | $88.6M | View all in California | |
| Florida | 107 | $25.4M | View all in Florida | |
| New York | 86 | $49.1M | View all in New York | |
| Texas | 74 | $93.1M | View all in Texas | |
| New Jersey | 48 | $15.9M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Pennsylvania | 46 | $14.2M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Colorado | 43 | $6M | View all in Colorado | |
| Illinois | 42 | $23.2M | View all in Illinois | |
| Delaware | 37 | $18.8M | View all in Delaware | |
| Arizona | 27 | $13.2M | View all in Arizona | |
| Massachusetts | 27 | $4.5M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Ohio | 27 | $4.2M | View all in Ohio | |
| Michigan | 24 | $10.1M | View all in Michigan | |
| Washington | 24 | $8M | View all in Washington | |
| North Carolina | 23 | $3.8M | View all in North Carolina |
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$453.8M in annual giving
$53.6M in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$8K
New Grantee Rate
56%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
76%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Wildlife Conservation foundation awards grants of $8K. Approximately 56% of Wildlife Conservation foundations actively fund new organizations, and 76% accept unsolicited proposals.
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