The Conserve Forever Foundation
The Conserve Forever Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Richmond, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $3K.
The Conserve Forever Foundation at a glance
In short: The Conserve Forever Foundation gave $33K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $33,292
- +509.9% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,549
- +814.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $3,034
- Primary geography
- Illinois (64% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Conserve Forever Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Elevated Access ($21K). Together the top 6 received $33K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Conserve Forever Foundation gives
- Giving fell 73% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 519% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2022) to $125K (2020). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elevated Access Champaign, IL | General Operating Purposes | $21,145 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southwest & Central Florida Inc Sarasota, FL | General Operating Purposes | $5,000 |
| Satchel's Last Resort Sarasota, FL | General Operating Purposes | $3,817 |
| America Share New York, NY | General Operating Purposes | $2,250 |
| Sarasota Dolphin Biology Research Institute Sarasota, FL | General Operating Purposes | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | General Operating Purposes | $80 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $-4,910 | $38,833 | $33,292 | 6 | $33,292 | $2,697 | $6,412 |
| 2022 | $142,828 | $5,424 | $7,510 | $5,459 | 9 | $5,459 | $3,927 | $7,648 |
| 2021 | $144,914 | $4,166 | $34,334 | $32,353 | 10 | $32,353 | $2,487 | $9,899 |
| 2020 | $175,083 | $23,653 | $129,208 | $124,980 | 22 | — | $19,940 | $10,050 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Conserve Forever Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Conserve Forever Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Anastasia Pinto
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fiona Dias
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 The Conserve Forever Foundation
How much does The Conserve Forever Foundation give each year?
The Conserve Forever Foundation gave $33K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $5K across 9 grants.
What is The Conserve Forever Foundation's typical grant size?
The Conserve Forever Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $3,034, and its average grant was $5,549, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Conserve Forever Foundation give grants?
The Conserve Forever Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (29%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (3 grants).
Does The Conserve Forever Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Conserve Forever Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Conserve Forever Foundation's largest grantees?
The Conserve Forever Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Elevated Access ($21,145), Planned Parenthood of Southwest & Central Florida Inc ($5,000) and Satchel's Last Resort ($3,817), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is The Conserve Forever Foundation?
The Conserve Forever Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Richmond, VA.
How much is The Conserve Forever Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Conserve Forever Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Conserve Forever Foundation's EIN?
The Conserve Forever Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8271961. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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