Granite Ridge Nature Institute
Granite Ridge Nature Institute is a private foundation based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Its 2023 filing reports 17 grants totaling $39,660, supporting organizations working in areas including wildlife and habitat conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare.
Granite Ridge Nature Institute at a glance
In short: Granite Ridge Nature Institute gave $40K across 17 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), top state California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $39,660
- Grants made (2023)
- 17
- Average grant
- $2,333
- Median grant
- $1,054
- Primary geography
- California (28% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Granite Ridge Nature Institute
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The 2022 filing stated that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because that filing is marked as the final return, this should not be taken as a current application policy.
- Contact
Mailing address: 60 Meadow Run, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Granite Ridge Nature Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Wild Earth Guardians ($5K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grants went to organizations in multiple states. California received 28% of grant dollars, New Mexico 14%, New York 13%, and North Carolina and Maryland 10% each. Listed recipients were also based in Arizona, Virginia, and Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 17 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Born Free Silver Springs, MD | To promote Compassionate Conservation to enhance the survival of threatened species in the wild while respecting the needs and safe-guarding the welfare of individual animals. | $4,000 |
| Friends of the Earth Merrifield, VA | To collectively ensure environmental and social justice human dignity and respect for human rights and people's rights so as to secure sustainable societies. | $4,000 |
| Friends of Bonobos Durham, NC | To save and protect bonobos and their rainforest habitat through rescue sanctuary and rewilding with local communities to tackle root causes. | $3,000 |
| Bonobo Conservation Initiative Washington, DC | To protect bonobos and their tropical rainforest habitat and empower local communities in the Congo basin. | $2,921 |
| the Oasis Sanctuary Benson, AZ | Sanctuary for pet parrots unplaceable in homes and protection of wild populations. | $1,054 |
| Bonobo Conservation Initiative Washington, DC | To support the protection and conservation of bonobos. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $2,682 | $42,772 | $39,660 | 17 | $42,721 |
| 2022 | $40,090 | $-553 | $2,727 | — | — | $2,715 |
| 2021 | $44,217 | $-1,549 | $18,051 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2022 filing describes direct charitable activities involving field research and photographs on parrot habits, biology, and behavior, and research and educational work on pollinators and other arthropods in North Carolina using native plants.
Its 2023 grants included organizations whose stated missions include orangutan care, research, and public education; protecting marine wildlife and watersheds; and protecting bonobos and rainforest habitat. Other grantees described work on conservation in the American West, animal welfare, land conservation, and aid to vulnerable populations.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $39,660. Grants ranged from $50 to $5,000, with a median of $1,054.
Notable 2023 grants included $5,000 each to WildEarth Guardians, Turtle Island Restoration Network, Orangutan Foundation International, and African Parks Foundation of America; $4,000 to Born Free and Friends of the Earth; and $3,000 to Friends of Bonobos. The 2023 filing also lists grants of $2,921 and $1,000 to Bonobo Conservation Initiative, and $1,000 each to Triangle Land Conservation and Nova Ukraine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Eugene A Monroe as president and Marilyn L Monroe as secretary treasurer.
Granite Ridge Nature Institute is led by Eugene A Monroe, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Eugene A Monroe
President
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn L Monroe
Secretary Treasurer
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Granite Ridge Nature Institute
How much does Granite Ridge Nature Institute give each year?
Granite Ridge Nature Institute gave $40K across 17 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Granite Ridge Nature Institute's typical grant size?
Granite Ridge Nature Institute's median grant in 2023 was $1,054, and its average grant was $2,333, across 17 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Granite Ridge Nature Institute give grants?
Granite Ridge Nature Institute's top state is California, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Mexico (14%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants), Santa Fe, NM (2 grants) and Durham, NC (2 grants).
Does Granite Ridge Nature Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Granite Ridge Nature Institute's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Granite Ridge Nature Institute's largest grantees?
Granite Ridge Nature Institute's largest 2023 grantees include Wild Earth Guardians ($5,000), Turtle Island Restoration Network ($5,000) and Orangutan Foundation International ($5,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Granite Ridge Nature Institute fund?
The 2022 filing describes direct charitable activities involving field research and photographs on parrot habits, biology, and behavior, and research and educational work on pollinators and other arthropods in North Carolina using native plants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Granite Ridge Nature Institute?
The 2022 filing stated that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Granite Ridge Nature Institute accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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