Atira Conservation Inc
Atira Conservation Inc is a private foundation based in Cullowhee, North Carolina, that supports land-conservation projects across the United States. It works with conservation partners to help protect ecologically important lands, including by filling funding gaps that could otherwise prevent a transaction from being completed.
Atira Conservation Inc at a glance
In short: Atira Conservation Inc gave $405K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $405,488
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,791
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $6,410,320
- +1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Atira Conservation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website says it has no formal application process or application deadlines and describes a project proposal as an overview with a map, a summary of ecological value, partners involved, and steps already taken toward completing the transaction. The website also says it works with local land trusts, other conservation organizations, and private landowners, and welcomes new partners.
- Contact
Mailing address: 78 English Ivy Lane, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Phone: (404) 202-9620
Website: https://atiraconservation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Atira Conservation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trust for Public Land - Mid South Chapter ($80K). Together the top 10 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 37 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it funds projects in the United States and its territories. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (30%), Montana (23%), North Carolina (12%), Kentucky (10%), and Idaho (10%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Atira Conservation Inc gives
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1167% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 129% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $405K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $405K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust for Public Land - Mid South Chapter Tallahassee, FL | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| Gallatin Land Trust Bozeman, MT | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Alachua Conservation Trust Inc Gainesville, FL | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| KY Natural Lands Trust Berea, KY | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust Hailley, ID | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Highlands - Cashiers Land Trust Highlands, NC | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| NE Wilderness Trust Montpelier, VT | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Vital Ground Foundation Missoula, MT | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Mainspring Conservation Trust Franklin, NC | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $17,801 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trusts Portland, OR | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $17,142 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,410,320 | $536,677 | $451,465 | $405,488 | 12 | $405,488 | $493,483 | $313,636 |
| 2024 | $6,322,633 | $390,553 | $412,717 | $361,058 | 12 | $365,231 | $220,433 | $307,981 |
| 2023 | $6,308,638 | $198,565 | $336,227 | $290,050 | 11 | $290,050 | $152,388 | $310,642 |
| 2022 | $6,392,268 | $6,590,344 | $76,636 | $32,000 | 2 | $32,000 | $45,708 | $318,378 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Atira Conservation Inc reported a distributable amount of $314K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Atira Conservation focuses on conserving lands with ecological value, such as places with unique habitats, diverse species, or importance to particular plants and animals. Its website also identifies connections or adjacency to other conservation lands and support for Tribal Nations’ land buy-back programs as considerations. It supports land purchases and easements and may fund due diligence and closing costs, including appraisals, legal fees, and title insurance. The foundation says projects must have committed perpetual protection and stewardship.
Among its 2025 grantees, Alachua Conservation Trust describes its mission as protecting natural, historic, scenic, and recreational resources in and around Alachua County, Florida, through land purchase, donation, and conservation easements. Mainspring Conservation Trust says it works to conserve unique and special places in the heart of the Southern Blue Ridge. Mississippi Valley Conservancy says it conserves native habitats and farmlands in the Driftless Area for the health and well-being of current and future generations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Atira reported 12 grants totaling $405,488. Grant amounts ranged from $5,545 to $80,000, with a median of $30,000. The largest awards included $80,000 to Trust for Public Land – Mid South Chapter, $75,000 to Gallatin Land Trust, and $40,000 each to Alachua Conservation Trust, KY Natural Lands Trust, and Wood River Land Trust. The listed purposes were land conservation to further the foundation’s charitable purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nicole Adimey as president and Brett Irwin as vice-president. The foundation’s website identifies Adimey and Irwin as its founders and board of directors. It describes Adimey’s background in wildlife biology, endangered-species recovery, and habitat restoration, and Irwin’s experience in commercial real estate and financial due diligence.
Atira Conservation Inc is led by Nicole Adimey, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicole Adimey
President
Co-President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Irwin
Vice President
Co-President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Atira Conservation Inc
How much does Atira Conservation Inc give each year?
Atira Conservation Inc gave $405K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $361K across 12 grants.
What is Atira Conservation Inc's typical grant size?
Atira Conservation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $33,791, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Atira Conservation Inc give grants?
Atira Conservation Inc's top state is Florida, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Montana (23%) and North Carolina (12%).
Does Atira Conservation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Atira Conservation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Atira Conservation Inc's largest grantees?
Atira Conservation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Trust for Public Land - Mid South Chapter ($80,000), Gallatin Land Trust ($75,000) and Alachua Conservation Trust Inc ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Atira Conservation Inc?
Atira Conservation Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $405K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $314K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Atira Conservation Inc fund?
Atira Conservation focuses on conserving lands with ecological value, such as places with unique habitats, diverse species, or importance to particular plants and animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Atira Conservation Inc?
The foundation’s 2025 filing states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Atira Conservation Inc's EIN?
Atira Conservation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2103234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Atira Conservation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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