National Preservation & Conservation Foundation
Protection of relatively natural habitats of fish, wildlife, or plants or similar ecosystems.
National Preservation & Conservation Foundation at a glance
In short: National Preservation & Conservation Foundation gave $31K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $31K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $30,540
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $30,540
- Median grant
- $30,540
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who National Preservation & Conservation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($31K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2023) to $3.8M (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Liquidation of Remaining Cash Balance | $30,540 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $31,348 | $30,540 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $31,348 | $2 | $2,088 | — | — | $2 |
| 2021 | $33,434 | $18 | $3,838,395 | $3,817,912 | 1 | $18 |
| 2020 | $3,871,811 | $19 | $1,260 | — | — | $19 |
| 2019 | $3,873,052 | $20 | $6,560 | — | — | $20 |
About National Preservation & Conservation Foundation
Based on IRS filings
National Preservation & Conservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Sonoma, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Preservation & Conservation Foundation is led by Nancy J. Cline, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Nancy J. Cline
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederic T. Cline
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 National Preservation & Conservation Foundation
How much does National Preservation & Conservation Foundation give each year?
National Preservation & Conservation Foundation gave $31K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
What is National Preservation & Conservation Foundation?
National Preservation & Conservation Foundation is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Sonoma, CA.
Where does National Preservation & Conservation Foundation operate?
National Preservation & Conservation Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What is National Preservation & Conservation Foundation's EIN?
National Preservation & Conservation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0548565. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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