The Joseph and Marie Field Family Environmental Foundation concentrates its support on large, established environmental and conservation organizations that work at national and international scales. Grants prioritize wildlife conservation (including elephant/ African-focused programs), land/wilderness protection, and advocacy/legal work on environmental and climate policy. The foundation appears oriented toward high-impact, policy- and science-driven groups rather than small local projects.
The Joseph and Marie Field Family Environmental Foundation’s recent giving is defined by large grants to established environmental advocates and conservation groups, including a $120,000 award to Natural Resources Defense Council and a $100,000 grant to Environmental Defense Fund. The pattern points to organizations working at scale on wildlife conservation, protected lands, and environmental policy rather than small, project-only efforts. In 2025, the foundation also backed Conservation International with $100,000 and Wildlife Conservation Society with $70,000, reinforcing a portfolio centered on science, advocacy, and conservation management. Its support reaches groups engaged in African wildlife and elephant protection, land and wilderness protection, and climate-related corporate engagement. The grant list suggests a preference for organizations with national or international reach and the capacity to work through policy, legal, and field-based channels. Alongside the larger awards, the foundation makes smaller grants to specialized conservation nonprofits, indicating a mix of major anchor gifts and targeted support for groups tied to its environmental priorities.
In environmental litigation and policy work, the foundation gave $50,000 to Earth Justice for general support and $10,000 to Environmental Protection Network for general support. On climate and corporate engagement, it awarded $50,000 to Mission Possible Partnership for general support, linking its grantmaking to collaboration-focused climate initiatives. Wildlife conservation is another clear thread: African Wildlife Foundation received $50,000 for general support, while Amboseli Trust for Elephants received $10,000 for general support. The foundation also supported Wildlife Conservation Network with $20,000 for general support, reflecting interest in conservation organizations that work across species and regions. These grants align with a portfolio that favors established nonprofits working through policy, field conservation, and coordinated environmental action.
The recent grant size distribution is top-heavy, with the largest award at $120,000, followed by $100,000 and $100,000 grants, then a cluster of $70,000, $50,000, $50,000, and $50,000 awards. The foundation is a private foundation and does not make program-related investments. The 2025 grants show a pattern of repeated support to large, established nonprofits, but only the year on file is 2025, so multi-year recurrence cannot be established from the available data. Grant purposes are recorded as general support or grants to another 501(c)(3) organization, with no application process details shown.
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About 0% of grants go to recipients in NY.
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Concentrated, relatively large grants to a handful of reputable national and international NGOs; funding is directed toward established organizations and strategic partnerships rather than many small or grassroots grantees.
Notable grantees: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Conservation International, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Wildlife Conservation Society, African Wildlife Foundation
All listed grants went to U.S. recipients, and 100% of grants in the dataset were awarded to organizations in Pennsylvania’s recipient state distribution? Wait, the recipient state distribution is not separately listed; what is shown is 100% of grants to recipients in the HQ state, PA. The recipient cities in the recent-grants list span New York, Arlington, Bronx, Boulder, Washington, San Francisco, and Newburyport, showing that the foundation gives beyond its headquarters locality while still keeping all grants within the United States.
Its recent grants go to established environmental and conservation organizations working on wildlife conservation, protected lands, environmental litigation, climate collaboration, and policy advocacy. The largest awards in 2025 went to groups such as Natural Resources Defense Council, Environmental Defense Fund, Conservation International, and Wildlife Conservation Society.
The 2025 distribution is centered on larger gifts: the biggest grant was $120,000, followed by two $100,000 grants. Other recent awards include $70,000, several $50,000 grants, $35,000, $25,000, $20,000, and $10,000.
All listed recent grants went to U.S. recipients. The recipient cities include New York, Arlington, Bronx, Boulder, Washington, San Francisco, and Newburyport. The dataset also shows that 100% of grants were awarded to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Recent wildlife and conservation grants include $100,000 to Conservation International, $70,000 to Wildlife Conservation Society, $50,000 to African Wildlife Foundation, $20,000 to Wildlife Conservation Network, and $10,000 to Amboseli Trust for Elephants. These awards point to a strong conservation emphasis in the foundation’s 2025 giving.
The foundation supported environmental advocacy and policy groups with $120,000 to Natural Resources Defense Council, $100,000 to Environmental Defense Fund, $50,000 to Earth Justice, and $10,000 to Environmental Protection Network. It also gave $50,000 to Mission Possible Partnership for climate-related collaboration work.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $120,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL | ARLINGTON, VA | $100,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY | BRONX, NY | $70,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG |
| AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| EARTH JUSTICE | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORG |
| MISSION POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIP | BOULDER, CO | $50,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| WILDERNESS SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | $35,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| EARTHPERCENT | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NETWORK | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| AMBOSELI TRUST FOR ELEPHANTS | NEWBURYPORT, MA | $10,000 | 2025 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $110,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL | ARLINGTON, VA | $100,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $80,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| MISSION POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIP | BOULDER, CO | $50,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $40,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| WILDERNESS SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | $35,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| EARTHPERCENT | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| AMBOSELI TRUST FOR ELEPHANTS | NEWBURYPORT, MA | $10,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NETWORK | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2024 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | $110,000 | 2023 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL | ARLINGTON, VA | $100,000 | 2023 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2023 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| MISSION POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIP | BOULDER, CO | $50,000 | 2023 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| LAMBI FUND FOR HAITI | WASHINGTON, DC | $40,000 | 2023 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| WILDERNESS SOCIETY | WASHINGTON, DC | $35,000 | 2023 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $35,000 | 2023 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| AFRICAN WILDLIFE FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $30,000 | 2023 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY | BRONX, NY | $20,000 | 2023 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| AMBOSELI TRUST FOR ELEPHANTS | NEWBURYPORT, MA | $10,000 | 2023 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NETWORK | WASHINGTON, DC | $10,000 | 2023 | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT |
GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT
MISSION POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIP
$50,000GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT
EARTHPERCENT
$25,000GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT
MISSION POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIP
$50,000GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT
EARTHPERCENT
$25,000GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT
MISSION POSSIBLE PARTNERSHIP
$50,000GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT
LAMBI FUND FOR HAITI
$40,000GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZAT