Funders / California

Foundations that fund wildlife and habitat organizations in California

182 foundations have made 1,690 grants to wildlife and habitat organizations in California, with a median grant of $11,970. At least 50 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

182

Funders

1,690

Grants

$11,970

Median grant

433

Organizations in category

  1. Conservation Society of California — 11 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $30,000. That is 50% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Big Cat Rescue Corp — 4 grants to 4 organizations, median $8,350, largest $10,085. That is 67% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. National Marine Sanctuary Foundation — 7 grants to 5 organizations, median $28,750, largest $50,000. That is 29% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Peace 4 Animals — 4 grants to 3 organizations, median $16,000, largest $25,000. That is 31% of its California giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Thelma Doelger Trust for Animals — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $25,000, largest $50,000. That is 19% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  6. National Fish and Wildlife Foundation — 33 grants to 12 organizations, median $60,846, largest $4,589,266. That is 6% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Wildlife Conservation Network Inc — 6 grants to 3 organizations, median $124,319, largest $1,299,267. That is 19% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. The Nature Conservancy — 19 grants to 7 organizations, median $31,000, largest $592,500. That is 8% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. The Rose and David Dortort Foundation — 10 grants to 3 organizations, median $10,000, largest $32,500. That is 11% of its California giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Thornton S Jr and Katrina D Glide Foundation — 15 grants to 10 organizations, median $6,000, largest $11,000. That is 5% of its California giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

The 10 funders most focused on wildlife and habitat organizations in California, out of 182 on record.

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