The Pinola Conservancy
The Pinola Conservancy is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Shreveport, LA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7K. Net investment income was $4.0M.
The Pinola Conservancy at a glance
In short: The Pinola Conservancy gave $7K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Louisiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,000
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,500
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $8,081,950
- +247.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (71% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Pinola Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Louisiana Waterfowl Working Group ($5K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pinola Conservancy gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $34K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Waterfowl Working Group Maurice, LA | General Waterfowl Research | $5,000 |
| Zoologico De Barranquilla | General Waterfowl Research | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,081,950 | $7,978,192 | $2,162,728 | $7,000 | 2 | $3,022,916 | $4,007,765 |
| 2023 | $2,326,725 | $3,646,602 | $2,110,442 | $5,000 | 1 | $3,241,896 | — |
| 2022 | $803,499 | $1,773,703 | $1,742,609 | — | — | $1,302,462 | — |
| 2021 | $776,418 | $1,476,535 | $1,575,512 | $34,000 | 2 | $1,189,881 | — |
| 2020 | $866,807 | $1,331,827 | $1,431,711 | $5,000 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pinola Conservancy is led by Paul M. Dickson, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul M. Dickson
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul M. Dickson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell R. Dickson
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beverly R. Dickson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob A. Dickson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Pinola Conservancy
How much does The Pinola Conservancy give each year?
The Pinola Conservancy gave $7K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is The Pinola Conservancy?
The Pinola Conservancy reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What is The Pinola Conservancy?
The Pinola Conservancy is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Shreveport, LA. It holds $8.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Pinola Conservancy operate?
The Pinola Conservancy has awarded grants in Alaska, Louisiana, North Carolina, New York.
What is The Pinola Conservancy's EIN?
The Pinola Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2938744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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