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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$319K
-27.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$75K
-3.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
-3.8% YoY
About Biodiversity First Inc
Based on IRS filings
Biodiversity First Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SHANDON, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $319K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $319,132 | $441,987 | $531,973 |
| Revenue | $3,907 | $1,608 | $337 |
| Expenses | $113,791 | $92,519 | $24,681 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,907 | $608 | $337 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Western Flyer Foundation ($50,000), Ecologistics ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ECOLOGISTICS LOS OSOS, CA | BEAVER RESEARCH | $25,000 |
| WESTERN FLYER FOUNDATION Moss Landing, CA | SALINAS RIVER CENTER | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL JENCKS | Director | 2.5 | — |
| PATRICK VEESART | Int Board Chair | 1.25 | — |
| GREG MCMILLAN | Chairman (Decd) | 1.25 | — |
| LINDA POWELL-MCMILLAN | Treasurer | 1.5 | — |
| LINDA SEELEY | Secretary | 1.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biodiversity First Inc?
Biodiversity First Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SHANDON, CA. It holds $319K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Biodiversity First Inc?
As of 2024, Biodiversity First Inc holds $319K in total assets with $4K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $75K in 2024.
Where does Biodiversity First Inc operate?
Biodiversity First Inc has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Biodiversity First Inc award?
In 2024, Biodiversity First Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $75K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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