Friesen Foundation

Living Waters Foundation

Arcata, CA

Pacific Forest & Watershed Lands Stewardship Council

Orangevale, CA

Pacific Forest & Watershed Lands funded conservation of California watershed lands, including land transfers, easement monitoring, and protection, restoration, and improvement projects. Recent grants ranged from a typical reported grant of about $500,000 in 2023 (12 grants) to one final grant of $947,872 in 2024; the foundation made its final asset distribution in 2024 and appears to have wound down. Its filings described awards to eligible land recipients and partners, but do not state whether it accepted unsolicited requests.

Pacific Crest Trail Association

Sacramento, CA

The Pacific Crest Trail Association's mission is to advocate for the pacific crest trail as an inspirational outdoor experience, to connect people to the pct, and to conserve the trail.

Barr-Campbell Family Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance

Fort Collins, CO

The National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance supports stewardship organizations working within the National Wilderness Preservation System. We provide website resources, trainings, webinars, newsletters, produce the annual National Wilderness Workshop, and provide funding through challenge costs shares with the US Forest Service.

Spirit of Kindness Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Spirit of Kindness Foundation supports California nonprofits working in animal welfare, arts and culture, food assistance, and services for people with developmental disabilities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The McClean Family Foundation

Hobe Sound, FL

The McClean Family Foundation supports organizations in community welfare, education, conservation, ocean science, public media, and related areas, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Florida organizations and additional funding across several states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,500. It accepts no unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.

Cross Ridge Foundation Co Davidson Daw

New York, NY

The foundation supports a varied mix of organizations, including trail stewardship, environmental advocacy, media, reproductive rights, education, and community programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $5,000, and went to organizations in several states, especially California. A 2023 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; applicants should submit a written statement of the charity’s purpose, and there is no stated deadline.

The Lundrigan Walker Family Foundation

Kings Beach, CA

The Lundrigan Walker Family Foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including community, wildlife, recreation, health, and trail-stewardship groups. In 2025, grants ranged from $2,000 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000; recipients were in several states, with half of grant dollars going to organizations in California. The foundation funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Little-Kittinger Foundation Inc

Buffalo, NY

The Little-Kittinger Foundation supports charitable organizations in areas including public broadcasting, arts and community development, food assistance, and wildlife and coastal conservation. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $4,250, and went mainly to organizations in New York, Maine, and Montana. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

The Foor Foundation

Chico, CA

The Foor Foundation supports charitable programs in education, youth, housing, community services, and fire safety, with most 2024 funding going to California organizations, including several in the Chico area. Its 21 grants ranged from $1,000 to $70,000, with a median of $6,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Peopleforbikes Foundation

Boulder, CO

PeopleForBikes Foundation funds bicycle infrastructure and access, including trails, youth cycling, bike-share, e-bike incentives, and advocacy projects. Its 2024 grants had a median of $12,000, with awards ranging from $6,500 to $319,670, for projects across the 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Its Industry Community Grant Program accepts applications by invitation only.