Granite Ridge Nature Institute
Granite Ridge Nature Institute is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 17 grants totaling $40K.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$40K
Grant Count
17
Avg Grant Size
$2K
About Granite Ridge Nature Institute
Based on IRS filings
Granite Ridge Nature Institute is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 17 grants totaling $40K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $40,090 | $44,217 |
| Revenue | $2,682 | $-553 | $-1,549 |
| Expenses | $42,772 | $2,727 | $18,051 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $42,721 | $2,715 | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Wild Earth Guardians ($5,000), Turtle Island Restoration Network ($5,000), Orangutan Foundation International ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bonobo Conservation Initiative Washington, DC | To support the protection and conservation of bonobos. | $1,000 |
| the Oasis Sanctuary Benson, AZ | Sanctuary for pet parrots unplaceable in homes and protection of wild populations. | $1,054 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology Ithaca, NY | Interpreting and conserving biological diversity focused on birds. | $60 |
| Triangle Land Conservation Durham, NC | Protecting natural habitats and connecting people with nature. | $1,000 |
| National Geographic Washington, DC | Using the power of science and exploration and education to illuminate and protect the wonders of our world. | $75 |
| WildEarth Guardians Santa Fe, NM | Restoring and protecting wild life and wild places of the America West | $500 |
| Wild Earth Guardians Santa Fe, NM | Restoring and protecting the wild places of the American West. | $5,000 |
| Turtle Island Restoration Network Olema, CA | To organize people in local communities around the world to protect marine wildlife and oceans and inland watersheds that sustain their support. | $5,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation International Los Angeles, CA | Conservation and understanding about orangutans and their natural habitat | $5,000 |
| African Parks Foundation of America New York, NY | Takes on complete responsibility for the long term management of national parks and protected rehabilitation and areas in partnership with governments and communities. | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene A Monroe | President | 10 | — |
| Marilyn L Monroe | Secretary Treasurer | 30 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granite Ridge Nature Institute?
Granite Ridge Nature Institute is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in CHAPEL HILL, NC. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Granite Ridge Nature Institute operate?
Granite Ridge Nature Institute has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Virginia.
What size grants does Granite Ridge Nature Institute award?
In 2023, Granite Ridge Nature Institute awarded 17 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Granite Ridge Nature Institute's EIN?
Granite Ridge Nature Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1498559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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