Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

It funds various conservation initiatives, including scientific research and anti-poaching programs, while engaging the public to understand the importance of sustainable hunting. The Foundation aims to create educational resources and partner with organizations aligned with its mission. Through grants and outreach, it strives to preserve hunting heritage and promote the undeniable benefits of conservation through hunting globally.

Background
The vision of DSC is a society that values wildlife, engages in its conservation and understands and supports the role of well-regulated hunting in the sustainable use of wild resources.
Establish, and conduct science-based research supporting sustainable use wildlife conservation and the role of well-regulated hunting:To create and maintain a library of primary and secondary research relating to wildlife conservation made available to the public:To develop educational programs that promote the concept and benefits of sustainable use wildlife conservation and well-regulated hunting globally; and,To provide grants otherwise partner with other charitable, educational, and governmental organizations pursuing the same or similar goals as the Dallas Safari Club
The DSC Foundation funds grants from resources provided from DSC Convention revenues, funds raised from events both conducted by the Foundation and the DSC Chapters, and direct contributions from individuals and entities that support, and passionately believe in the mission of Dallas Safari Club.
Conservation
Clear evidence of the benefits that regulated, sustainable hunting provides is desperately needed. DSC Foundation supports a wide range of conservation initiatives such as scientific research on wildlife populations, antipoaching programs, habitat enhancement, and human wildlife conflict mitigation programs.
Education
The DSC Foundation also provides grants for programs to engage and educate our youth and the general public on the undeniable benefits of Conservation Through Hunting.. Enlightening the public, both hunters and non-hunters, about the value and benefits of hunting is absolutely critical to the future of hunting. Educating youth on the key conservation component that hunting fills, and the undeniable benefits to wildlife, wilderness and the communities who live and work among wildlife, both at home and abroad, ensures that those who follow will fully understand the important role that regulated, sustainable hunting plays in conservation.
Advocacy
The fight for hunting and hunters’ rights has never been more important and critical than it is at this very moment. DSC Foundation, through grants to organizations such as Conservation Force, Conservation Visions, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation and others, and though our participation in and engagement with world conservation policy making bodies, plays a frontline role in protecting and preserving our hunting heritage
Spreading the Word
As a result, the DSC Foundation has taken a major role in creating a multi-faceted messaging campaign to educate the public about the benefits of big game hunting and value that hunting brings to local communities around the world. ‘DSC Foundation has provided millions of dollars in grants to support our mission around the world.

What DSC Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
13
Total given
$419K
Median grant
$23K
Range
$5,594–$117K
  • By dollars: Texas 49%, Mississippi 23%, New Mexico 7%. Top recipient cities: Southlake, TX; Gulfport, MS; Cimarron, NM.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation · Southlake, TX

    To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation

    $117K

  • Blood Origins Inc · Gulfport, MS

    To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation

    $95K

  • Philmont Scout Ranch · Cimarron, NM

    To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation

    $28K

  • Conservation Force · Metairie, LA

    To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation

    $28K

  • Texas Parks and Wildlife · Dallas, TX

    To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation

    $27K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Wildlife
  • Environmental conservation
  • Science research

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