The Ga Binney Conservation
The Ga Binney Conservation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $191,369 to charitable organizations, including organizations working on wildlife and habitat conservation, research, education, and community development.
The Ga Binney Conservation at a glance
In short: The Ga Binney Conservation gave $191K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Arizona. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,369
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $17,397
- Median grant
- $18,579
- Total assets
- $18,237,085
- +2762.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ga Binney Conservation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Each year, before its annual meeting, the trustees select organizations to be considered for funding and invite them to apply for a suggested amount. The application narrative should explain how the funds would be used and, for renewal funding, how the prior year’s grant was spent. Organizations that have not previously received a grant may be asked for financial information. Organizations new to the foundation may occasionally be invited to submit a letter of inquiry before being asked for a full application.
- Contact
Application contact: Whittier Trust Company Of Nevada
Mailing address: 100 W Liberty Street Suite 890, Reno, NV 89501
Phone: (775) 686-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ga Binney Conservation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cedo Intercultural Center ($25K). Together the top 10 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona (37%), California (28%), the District of Columbia (18%), Massachusetts (12%), and Colorado (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ga Binney Conservation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $19K first-time, $18K repeat.
- Giving grew 424% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $191K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedo Intercultural Center Tucson, AZ | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Bonobo Conservation Initiative Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Sky Island Alliance Tucson, AZ | Border Wildlife Study | $25,000 |
| Orangutan Foundation International Los Angeles, CA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Amboseli Trust for Elephants Newburyport, MA | General Operating Support | $22,790 |
| Cetos Research Organizaation Berkley, CA | Viva Vaquita Core Program | $18,579 |
| Jane Goodall Institute Washington, DC | Roots and Shoots Program | $10,000 |
| Arizona Land and Water Trust Tucson, AZ | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Mountain Area Preservaton Fdn Truckee, CA | Advocacy Planned Giving Program | $10,000 |
| Nivas Denver, CO | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,237,085 | $17,977,427 | $212,837 | $191,369 | 11 | $191,369 | $96,535 | $203,971 |
| 2024 | $637,128 | $-3,267 | $7,358 | — | — | — | $6,102 | $42,358 |
| 2023 | $648,093 | $11,114 | $29,406 | $27,000 | 5 | $27,000 | $31,604 | $35,169 |
| 2022 | $666,045 | $505,456 | $38,815 | $36,500 | 9 | $36,500 | $615 | $9,048 |
| 2021 | $199,404 | $161,470 | $41,244 | $40,000 | 7 | $40,000 | $60,499 | $5,435 |
| 2020 | $79,178 | $2,810 | $16,273 | $15,000 | 3 | — | $2,549 | $5,401 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ga Binney Conservation reported a distributable amount of $204K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include orangutan care, research, and public education (Orangutan Foundation International); bonobo and rainforest protection and community partnerships (Bonobo Conservation Initiative); and elephant research and preservation (Amboseli Trust for Elephants).
Other 2025 grantees describe work on wildlife and habitat connectivity across the U.S.-Mexico border (Sky Island Alliance), voluntary land conservation with private landowners and conservation planning with public entities (Arizona Land and Water Trust), and secure housing and community development in South Asia (NIVAS).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 11 grants totaling $191,369. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with a median of $18,579.
The largest grants included $25,000 each to CEDO Intercultural Center for general operating support, Bonobo Conservation Initiative for general operating support, Sky Island Alliance for a border wildlife study, and Orangutan Foundation International for general operating support. Other grants included $22,790 to Amboseli Trust for Elephants for general operating support and $18,579 to Cetos Research Organizaation for its Viva Vaquita Core Program. The foundation also awarded $10,000 each to Jane Goodall Institute, Arizona Land and Water Trust, Mountain Area Preservation Foundation, NIVAS, and Native Seeds-Search for the purposes listed in its filing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Philip Binney, Peter Binney, Amy Binney, and Alice Ann Binney as trustees.
The Ga Binney Conservation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alice Ann Binney
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Binney
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Binney
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Binney
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George A. Binney (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 The Ga Binney Conservation
How much does The Ga Binney Conservation give each year?
The Ga Binney Conservation gave $191K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Ga Binney Conservation's typical grant size?
The Ga Binney Conservation's median grant in 2025 was $18,579, and its average grant was $17,397, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ga Binney Conservation that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Ga Binney Conservation give grants?
The Ga Binney Conservation's top state is Arizona, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (28%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Ga Binney Conservation give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of The Ga Binney Conservation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ga Binney Conservation's largest grantees?
The Ga Binney Conservation's largest 2025 grantees include Cedo Intercultural Center ($25,000), Bonobo Conservation Initiative ($25,000) and Sky Island Alliance ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Ga Binney Conservation?
The Ga Binney Conservation reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $204K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Ga Binney Conservation fund?
The sources do not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ga Binney Conservation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ga Binney Conservation's EIN?
The Ga Binney Conservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6389771. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Ga Binney Conservation 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 August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Ga Binney Conservation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-ga-binney-conservation-morg_d11e304cbf0440edab723f9b8b473773
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