About Conservation International Foundation
We envision a healthy, prosperous world in which societies are forever committed to caring for and valuing nature, for the long-term benefit of people and all life on Earth. Building upon a strong foundation of science, partnership and field demonstration, Conservation International empowers societies to responsibly and sustainably care for nature, our global biodiversity, for the well-being of humanity.
Focus Areas
climate solutions / nature-based carbon removalmarine conservation and MPAsbiodiversity protection and restorationsustainable fisheries and tuna programscommunity livelihoods and Indigenous peoples' rightsconservation finance and blended financesustainable agriculture (e.g., AGRI3)
Who They Fund
local and indigenous communitiesprotected-area managers and park staffcoastal and fishing communities
About Conservation International Foundation
Conservation International Foundation’s recent grantmaking is organized around large, multi-partner conservation projects that blend science, policy, and implementation. A 2025 grant of $8,359,516 to World Resources Institute supported the Priceless Planet Coalition for restoration work in Guatemala, Malawi, and Kinshasa, alongside Systems Change Lab. Another major 2025 award, $1,355,999 to Wildlife Conservation Society, backed regenerative and wildlife-friendly fibers in Patagonia and strengthened marine protected area management in the south. The foundation also funds ocean protection at scale through the Blue Nature Alliance, including support for marine conservation areas, improved management, and financing for large-scale ocean projects. In parallel, it backs conservation finance tools and land-based restoration, from voluntary carbon markets and debt-swap work to forest restoration and drought-resilience data. The portfolio includes civil society, universities, fiscal sponsors, and international conservation organizations, with grants used for technical implementation, program management, and systems-level conservation work. Across the recent record, the foundation’s grants are substantial and often tied to specific named initiatives rather than general operating support.
What Conservation International Foundation Funds
Marine conservation is a clear priority. Conservation International Foundation gave $990,000 in 2024 to The Nature Conservancy for Palau’s Blue Prosperity Plan, and $708,300 in 2025 to Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition for support for marine protected area designation. It also awarded $347,765 in 2025 to Trustees of Boston University for Blue Nature Alliance science leadership and fisheries independent assessments. On the land and restoration side, a 2024 grant of $356,026 to Green Forest Work Inc supported Green Forest Work: restoring a former coal mine in Appalachia. The foundation also gave $281,437 in 2023 to The Regents of the University of California Santa Barbara for research tasks tied to strengthening land degradation neutrality and drought resilience data and decision-making. Climate and finance tools also appear in the portfolio. A 2023 grant of $400,000 to Institute of International Finance Inc supported the Taskforce for Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets, while $580,560 in 2025 went to the US Department of the Treasury for a forest conservation debt swap agreement between the Government of the Republic of Peru and the US government.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$31.7M
Total Assets
$703.6M
Total Revenue
$308.7M
Total Expenses
$316.7M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $33K and $213K, with a median of $80K.
25th Percentile
$33K
Median
$80K
75th Percentile
$213K
Geographic Reach
National26 states funded
About 3% of grants go to recipients in CA.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
SANJAYAN MUTTULINGAM
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