The Union for the Conservation of
The Union for the Conservation of is a private foundation, based in Hancock, ME. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $6K.
The Union for the Conservation of at a glance
In short: The Union for the Conservation of gave $6K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,500
- -26.7% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $5,500
- -26.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $5,540
- +6.4% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (100% 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 Union for the Conservation of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Dr David H Ellis ($6K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Union for the Conservation of gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $8K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dr David H Ellis Hayward, CA | Research Publication | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5,540 | $10,850 | $11,453 | $5,500 | 1 | $11,453 | $18 |
| 2022 | $5,208 | $12,408 | $14,276 | $7,500 | 1 | $14,111 | $14 |
| 2021 | $5,358 | $14,548 | $9,266 | — | — | — | $6 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Union for the Conservation of reported a distributable amount of $18 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Union for the Conservation of is led by Alan Parrot, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Alan Parrot
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Howell S. Wynne
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Stanley Francis Richmond
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 Union for the Conservation of
How much does The Union for the Conservation of give each year?
The Union for the Conservation of gave $6K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is The Union for the Conservation of?
The Union for the Conservation of reported $6K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $11K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Union for the Conservation of operate?
The Union for the Conservation of has awarded grants in California.
What is The Union for the Conservation of's EIN?
The Union for the Conservation of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0098603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
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 2021–2023
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