Edward K Love Conservation Fdn
Edward K Love Conservation Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 1900. The foundation operates as a 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trust and focuses on conservation and wildlife protection efforts.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$600K
-4.8% YoY
Grant Count
11
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-13.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving is limited to recipients who aid in the protection and conservation of wildlife, with a primary focus on natural resources conservation and protection. The foundation's work emphasizes environmental conservation and animal-related initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants typically ranging from $25,000 to $150,000, with a median grant size of approximately $50,000. Recent annual charitable disbursements have been substantial, with $654,876 in charitable distributions reported for the fiscal year ending September 2023, representing 93.6% of total expenses.
Grant Range
of approximately $50,000. Recent annual charitable disbursements have been substantial, with $654,876 in charitable distributions reported for the fiscal year ending September 2023, representing 93.6% of total expenses.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's giving is concentrated on wildlife protection and conservation in Missouri, with additional funding activity in Tennessee and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Fiscal Year Ending September 2023):
- Total Assets: $4.67 million
- Total Revenue: $959,126
- Total Expenses: $699,809
- Net Income: $259,317
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Sources (2023):
- Dividends: $281,979 (29.4% of total revenue)
- Sales of Assets: $677,147 (70.6% of total revenue)
- Contributions Received: $0
Expense Allocation (2023):
- Charitable Disbursements: $654,876 (93.6% of total expenses)
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation's governance includes:
- Bank of America - Trustee
- Andrew Sproule Love Jr. - Board of Governors
- Daniel Sproule Love - Board of Governors
- Joseph Reagan - Board of Governors
- James T Blair IV - Board of Governors
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $68,060 |
| ANDREW SPROULE LOVE JR | BD OF GOV | 1 | — |
| DANIEL SPOULE LOVE | BD OF GOV | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH REAGAN | BD OF GOV | 1 | — |
| JAMES T BLAIR IV | BD OF GOV | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265
- Telephone: 888-866-3275
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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