Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
To undertake and underwrite programs and initiatives to advance the conservation profession in all its facets, to support conservation education and career development, and to apply the expertise of the profession in addressing the nation's artistic, cultural, and historic preservation priorities.
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation at a glance
In short: Foundation for Advancement in Conservation gave $204K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,192
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,032
- +19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $44,000
- Total assets
- $9,394,535
- +29.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
"Take a Chance" Grant
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Carolyn Horton Scholarship Grant
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Christa Gaehde Scholarship Grant
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Foundation for Advancement in Conservation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northeastern University ($58K). Together the top 6 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 37 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Advancement in Conservation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2019) to $390K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | Cultural Heritage Grant | $57,829 |
| Newberry Library Chicago, IL | Conservation Fellowship | $44,000 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati, OH | Conservation Fellowship | $44,000 |
| Your Neighborhood Museum Los Angeles, CA | Conservation Fellowship | $44,000 |
| Balboa Art Conservation Center San Diego, CA | Conservation Grant | $8,000 |
| Ccaha Philadelphia, PA | Conservation Grant | $6,363 |
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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 | $9,394,535 | $3,285,162 | $2,171,565 | $204,192 | 6 | $266,881 |
| 2024 | $7,259,111 | $1,825,179 | $2,078,500 | $199,363 | 7 | $439,396 |
| 2023 | $7,100,431 | $2,466,571 | $2,908,390 | $198,066 | 7 | $199,994 |
| 2022 | $6,865,046 | $2,010,105 | $2,297,368 | $213,503 | 8 | $157,391 |
| 2021 | $8,492,434 | $1,990,883 | $1,835,371 | $390,410 | 9 | $274,059 |
| 2020 | $7,905,956 | $1,333,553 | $1,855,006 | $292,352 | 8 | $113,788 |
| 2019 | $7,431,481 | $3,143,303 | $2,190,076 | $138,000 | 5 | $98,738 |
About Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $204K. Net investment income was $267K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation is led by Danielle Amato-Milligan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Danielle Amato-Milligan
President
Director → Director & Then President, 2023
Director & Then President → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lissa Rosenthal-Yoffe
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
18.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debra Hess Norris
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Davis
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corina Rogge
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Saggurti
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abed Haddad
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Mathisen
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Ebersman
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Trippi
Vice President
President → President & Then Vice President, 2023
President & Then Vice President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Fr Clareson
Secretary
Vice President → Vice President & Then Secretary, 2023
Vice President & Then Secretary → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elmer Eusman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffani Emig
Deputy Director
On filings since 2024
25.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ingrid Bogel (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Annelien Bruins (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Katja Zigerlig (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Mitchell (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Eric Pourchot (2019–2021) — Institutional Advancement Director
- Former: Eryl P. Wentworth (2019–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: L. Eden Burgess (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Margaret Holben Ellis (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Barack (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 Foundation for Advancement in Conservation
How much does Foundation for Advancement in Conservation give each year?
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation gave $204K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $199K across 7 grants.
What is Foundation for Advancement in Conservation's typical grant size?
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation's median grant in 2025 was $44,000, and its average grant was $34,032, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation for Advancement in Conservation give grants?
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation's top state is Massachusetts, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (25%) and Illinois (22%).
Does Foundation for Advancement in Conservation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Advancement in Conservation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Conservation Fellowship" (3 grants).
Who are Foundation for Advancement in Conservation's largest grantees?
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation's largest 2025 grantees include Northeastern University ($57,829), Newberry Library ($44,000) and Cincinnati Art Museum ($44,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Advancement in Conservation?
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Foundation for Advancement in Conservation's EIN?
Foundation for Advancement in Conservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7424418. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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