Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • BCI student scholars

Other requirements

  • BCI project collaborators
  • BCI staff members

Overview

A special fund held with Bat Conservation International to cover travel costs for BCI project collaborators, student scholars, or staff members to attend professional events related to advancing bat conservation globally.

Purpose

  • Honors the late Thomas Read and his unwavering commitment to bat conservation
  • Recognizes that protecting bats around the world depends on people being connected
  • Supports attendance at conferences and special meetings that are vital to conservation efforts

What is Funded

  • Travel costs for eligible individuals to attend professional events
  • Conferences and special meetings focused on bat conservation

Eligibility

  • BCI project collaborators
  • BCI student scholars
  • BCI staff members

Benefits of Attendance

Conferences and special meetings provide opportunities to:
  • Grow professional networks and relationships
  • Share knowledge about bat conservation
  • Enhance professional skills

About the Award

The award honors Thomas Merrill Read (Tom), who:
  • Served on BCI's Board of Directors from 2001 to 2009
  • Was a graduate of Gettysburg College and championship diver
  • Had a great appreciation for the natural world
  • Was a commercial airline pilot for American Airlines for 32 years
  • Volunteered with the Young Eagles Organization
  • Was known for his infectious joy and commitment to bat conservation

What Bat Conservation International actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
14
Total given
$269K
Median grant
$15K
Range
$5,500–$71K
  • By dollars: New York 42%, Arizona 26%, California 11%. Top recipient cities: Lincoln, NY; Palo Alto, CA; Bronx, NY.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • New Leaf Climate Partners LLC · Lincoln, NY

    Support for nursery selection

    $71K

  • Electric Power Research Institute · Palo Alto, CA

    Support for reducing bat fatalities

    $31K

  • Wildlife Conservation Society · Bronx, NY

    Support for project leadership support

    $29K

  • Gila Watershet Partnership of Arizona · Safford, AZ

    Support for agave restoration

    $22K

  • Borderlands Restoration Network Inc · Patagonia, AZ

    Support for additional agave restoration

    $17K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Wildlife
  • Environmental conservation

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