Biodiversity First Inc
To protect and recover, and secure a future for, all species of wild animals and plants by protecting and conserving the lands, waters, climate, and landscape-scale connectivity that species need to survive. Other purposes include to carry on other charitable and educational activities associated with and in support of this goal as allowed by law.
Biodiversity First Inc at a glance
In short: Biodiversity First Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $229,967
- -27.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Biodiversity First Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Western Flyer Foundation ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Biodiversity First Inc gives
- Giving grew 152% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $78K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Flyer Foundation Moss Landing, CA | Salinas River Center | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $229,967 | $631 | $89,534 | $50,000 | 1 | $606 |
| 2024 | $319,132 | $3,907 | $113,791 | $75,000 | 2 | $3,907 |
| 2023 | $441,987 | $1,608 | $92,519 | $78,000 | 2 | $608 |
| 2022 | $531,973 | $337 | $24,681 | $19,869 | 2 | $337 |
| 2021 | $529,583 | $436 | $29,865 | $20,976 | 2 | $436 |
| 2020 | $313,248 | $262,381 | $30,253 | — | — | $148 |
| 2019 | $81,120 | $22,749 | $15,332 | — | — | — |
About Biodiversity First Inc
Based on IRS filings
Biodiversity First Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Shandon, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $230K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $606.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Biodiversity First Inc is led by Greg McMillan, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg McMillan
Chairman
On filings since 2019
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Jencks
Director
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Veesart
Director
Int Board Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Seeley
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Powell-McMillan
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth Johnson (2019–2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Biodiversity First Inc
How much does Biodiversity First Inc give each year?
Biodiversity First Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $75K across 2 grants.
How large is Biodiversity First Inc?
Biodiversity First Inc reported $230K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $631.
What is Biodiversity First Inc?
Biodiversity First Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Shandon, CA. It holds $230K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Biodiversity First Inc operate?
Biodiversity First Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Biodiversity First Inc's EIN?
Biodiversity First Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0877633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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