Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA is a public charity based in New York, New York. Formed in 1997, it supports the work of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya with financial, professional, and other resources, and aims to help spread community conservation across East Africa and beyond.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA at a glance
In short: Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA reported $3.3M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $3,346,015 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +3963.4% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $8,528,043
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $4,393,471
- +17.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $776,244
- +40.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,777,886
- +1.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA
- Contact
Mailing address: 954 Lexington Ave 2153, New York, NY 10021-5055
Phone: (646) 883-2870
Website: https://lewa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission focuses on supporting Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya and promoting community conservation across East Africa and beyond. Its 2024 grant went to an organization based in Loxahatchee, Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $82K (2024) to $3.4M (2021). In 2025 it reported $3.3M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rare Species Conservatory Foundation Inc Loxahatchee, FL | Implementation of Bongo Repatriation and Recovery Program, Care and maintenance of RSCF bongo antelope in Florida, U.S.-side bongo repatriation-related expenses. | $82,345 |
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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 | $8,528,043 | $4,393,471 | $3,777,886 | $3,346,015 | Total only | $776,244 |
| 2024 | $7,845,705 | $3,730,044 | $3,729,889 | $82,345 | 1 | $553,684 |
| 2023 | $7,594,797 | $3,321,988 | $3,697,876 | $1,970,395 | Total only | $98,452 |
| 2022 | $7,433,856 | $4,116,590 | $4,192,005 | $2,829,491 | Total only | $134,004 |
| 2021 | $9,068,775 | $4,691,687 | $4,587,129 | $3,386,335 | Total only | $756,820 |
| 2020 | $9,338,764 | $4,297,778 | $4,273,394 | $3,307,987 | Total only | $109,240 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA’s stated mission is to support Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya and to serve as a catalyst for propagating community conservation across East Africa and beyond. Its filing says Lewa USA supports Lewa in Kenya and other partner organizations that serve this mission.
The filing describes Lewa’s work as protecting and managing species, initiating and supporting community conservation and development programs, and educating neighboring areas about the value of wildlife. Lewa’s website also describes work in habitat protection, conservation education, anti-poaching, and women’s micro-enterprise.
Grantmaking
The filing reports one grant totaling $82,345 in 2024, and no grants in 2023 or 2025. The 2024 recipient was Rare Species Conservatory Foundation. The foundation describes its own mission as international wildlife conservation; biodiversity and habitat protection; endangered and threatened species propagation, management, and recovery; and capacity building and outreach. The filing says grants are monitored through expenditure accountability, with significant reporting required of recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tony Barclay as Chairman, Katherine Chou as Vice Chair, Brian Gitau as Treasurer, and Deborah Gage as Secretary. Other directors listed are Sue Anschutz Rodgers, Alex Beard, David Bonnouvrier, Sarah Gott, Schuyler Heuer, and Mary Pope Hutson.
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA is led by Tony Barclay, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tony Barclay
Chairman
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Beard
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Gage
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Chou
Vice Chair
Trustee → Board Member, 2024
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Millard
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Myrta Pulliam
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Gitau
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Schuyler Heuer
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bonnouvrier
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Pope Hutson
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Gott
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Osborne
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Anchutz Rodgers
Board Member
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Schmitt
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Leslie Roach (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Betsey Searle (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Edith McBean (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Gordon B. Pattee (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sue Anschutz-Rodgers (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Day Webb (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Ravi Jain (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Sara Zilkha (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Tim Sullivan (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Debo Gage (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Monfort (2020–2021) — Science Advisor
- Former: Craig Potter (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Watson (2020) — CEO
- Former: Richard Essex (2020) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA
How much does Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA give each year?
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA reported $3.3M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $82K across 1 grant.
How large is Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA?
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.4M.
What does Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA fund?
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA’s stated mission is to support Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya and to serve as a catalyst for propagating community conservation across East Africa and beyond. Its filing says Lewa USA supports Lewa in Kenya and other partner organizations that serve this mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA?
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check lewa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA make grants?
The organization’s stated mission focuses on supporting Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya and promoting community conservation across East Africa and beyond. Its 2024 grant went to an organization based in Loxahatchee, Florida.
What is Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA's EIN?
Lewa Wildlife Conservancy USA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0572187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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