The Bailey Wildlife Foundation
The Bailey Wildlife Foundation is a private foundation based in Roanoke, Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working on wildlife and habitat conservation, education, watershed protection, and human wellbeing.
The Bailey Wildlife Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bailey Wildlife Foundation gave $797K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $89K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $797,444
- +90.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +80.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $88,605
- +5.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $2,291,985
- -20.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (19% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Bailey Wildlife Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing directs readers to a statement for the application materials, deadlines, and award restrictions; those details are not provided here. The filing names H Whitney Bailey as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: H Whitney Bailey
Mailing address: 1600 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
Phone: (617) 901-3471
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bailey Wildlife Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ZSL Amarica Inc ($150K). Together the top 9 received $797K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 11 grants of 31 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed across recipient states, with the largest reported shares going to New York (19%), Massachusetts (16%), Maine (14%), Maryland (13%), and California (13%). The grants also included recipients in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Rhode Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Bailey Wildlife Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $419K (2024) to $905K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $797K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ZSL Amarica Inc New York, NY | To support global science-driven conversation projects to restore willdlife, habitats and extinction | $150,000 |
| Trustees of Tufts University Medford, MA | To Foster Education in Scientific Purposes | $125,000 |
| Downeast Salmon Federation Columbia Falls, ME | To support an abundant return of all sea-run fish species | $115,000 |
| Usmf Inc Adelphi, MD | Promotes, galvanizes, and support advancement of public higher education in Maryland through leadership and engagement in philanthropy, asset management and stewardship | $100,000 |
| Redwook Parks Conservancy Crescent City, CA | To foster understanding, enjoyment and stewardship by providing support to our partner agencies entrusted with the care of northern California's public land | $100,000 |
| Friends of Conversation Carpathia Durham, NC | To contribute to the conversation, restoration, and protection of the natural ecosystem. | $81,400 |
| The Memphiz Zoo Memphis, TN | Conservation projects apply the tools knowledge gained from scientific research to solve real-life problems threatening the world's wildlife | $70,000 |
| Beachwood Center for Wellbeing Charlestown, RI | To Cure Mental or Physical Illness in Humans | $55,544 |
| Pierce Pond Watershed Trust Augusta, ME | To Protect Watershed from Development | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,291,985 | $388,403 | $957,583 | $797,444 | 9 | $922,323 | $353,143 |
| 2024 | $2,872,757 | $732,668 | $596,028 | $419,171 | 5 | $547,908 | $684,548 |
| 2023 | $2,736,117 | $406,446 | $1,020,536 | $698,250 | 5 | $938,448 | $324,359 |
| 2022 | $3,347,500 | $1,407,832 | $1,170,259 | $904,500 | 4 | $1,110,239 | $1,347,811 |
| 2021 | $3,104,350 | $180,008 | $1,010,348 | $801,568 | 8 | $952,851 | $122,511 |
| 2020 | $3,932,895 | $924,811 | $1,002,857 | $864,384 | 8 | — | $873,117 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Downeast Salmon Federation describes its mission as conserving wild Atlantic salmon and their habitat, restoring a viable sports fishery, and protecting other river, scenic, recreational, and ecological resources in eastern Maine. Beachwood Center for Wellbeing describes its work as making the healing power of horses accessible through trauma-informed, relationship-based equine therapy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 9 grants totaling $797,444. Grants ranged from $500 to $150,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest awards included $150,000 to ZSL Amarica Inc. for science-driven conservation projects; $125,000 to the Trustees of Tufts University to foster education in scientific purposes; and $115,000 to Downeast Salmon Federation to support the return of sea-run fish species. Other reported grants included $100,000 each to USMF Inc. and Redwook Parks Conservancy, $81,400 to Friends of Conversation Carpathia, $70,000 to the Memphiz Zoo, $55,544 to Beachwood Center for Wellbeing, and $500 to Pierce Pond Watershed Trust.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists H Whitney Bailey as president, Gordon Bailey as treasurer, and John Bailey Maxwell, Mary Margaret Bailey, and Merritt P Bailey III as trustees.
The Bailey Wildlife Foundation is led by H. Whitney Bailey, President on every filing since 2022; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. Whitney Bailey
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$50K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Merritt P. Bailey III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $5K (2025)
John Bailey Maxwell
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Mary Margaret Bailey
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $5K (2025)
Gordon Bailey
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$71K (2022) → $57K (2025)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Merritt P. Bailey (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mimi Bailey Davis (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: William Bailey (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: John Bailey (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Bailey Whichard (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Whitney Bailey (2020–2021) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $57K, to Gordon Bailey (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Bailey Wildlife Foundation
How much does The Bailey Wildlife Foundation give each year?
The Bailey Wildlife Foundation gave $797K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $419K across 5 grants.
What is The Bailey Wildlife Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bailey Wildlife Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $88,605, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Bailey Wildlife Foundation give grants?
The Bailey Wildlife Foundation's top state is New York, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (16%) and Maine (14%).
Does The Bailey Wildlife Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Bailey Wildlife Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Bailey Wildlife Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bailey Wildlife Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include ZSL Amarica Inc ($150,000), Trustees of Tufts University ($125,000) and Downeast Salmon Federation ($115,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bailey Wildlife Foundation?
The Bailey Wildlife Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $388K.
What does The Bailey Wildlife Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bailey Wildlife Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes 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 The Bailey Wildlife Foundation's EIN?
The Bailey Wildlife Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6037402. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Bailey Wildlife Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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