American Conservation Experience
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$16.1M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds American Conservation Experience?
American Conservation Experience is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by National Park Foundation ($11.5M), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($2.0M), National Forest Foundation ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.1M in grants to American Conservation Experience between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Foundation | $11,510,438 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $1,966,357 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| National Forest Foundation | $1,352,049 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association | $718,023 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Emerson Family Foundation | $150,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund | $126,198 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Corps Network | $91,649 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $67,800 | 1 | 2022 |
| Friends of Acadia | $38,459 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Ncasi Foundation | $22,149 | 1 | 2025 |
| The San Diego Foundation | $21,940 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $13,986 | 1 | 2022 |
| Shenandoah National Park Trust | $11,066 | 1 | 2025 |
| Chiavacci Family Foundation | $3,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Fund for Education | $3,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Warren B Galkin Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2019) to $8.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $8.1M.
What grants has American Conservation Experience received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Park Foundation | PROTECT | $7,106,692 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | RESTORE SHORTLEAF PINE AND WHITE OAK IN KY | $426,774 |
| 2025 | Pacific Crest Trail Association | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $410,923 |
| 2025 | National Forest Foundation | CONSERVATION EFFORTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | $140,130 |
| 2025 | Ncasi Foundation | COLLABORATIVE AT-RISK SPECIES PROJECTS WITH THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE. | $22,149 |
| 2025 | Shenandoah National Park Trust | FUNDING FOR PARK PROJECTS. | $11,066 |
| 2024 | National Park Foundation | Connect | $2,375,985 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | FOREST FUELS REDUCTION IN CRYSTAL LAKE MOUNTAINS | $271,141 |
| 2024 | Pacific Crest Trail Association | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $168,713 |
| 2024 | National Forest Foundation | SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS | $136,128 |
| 2024 | Emerson Family Foundation | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Friends of Acadia | Conservation | $27,699 |
| 2024 | The San Diego Foundation | TO HELP RECOVER THE FEDERALLY ENDANGERED LEAST BELL'S VIREO AND PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITY FOR A YOUNG ADULT OR EMERGING PROFESSIONAL TO GAIN PRACTICAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE | $21,940 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Warren B Galkin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | National Park Foundation | CONNECT | $1,049,703 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | LONGLEAF PINE RESTORATION | $372,521 |
| 2023 | Emerson Family Foundation | GENERAL USE TO ACCOMPLISH THE PURPOSES OF THIS 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Pacific Crest Trail Association | TRAIL MAINTENANCE | $63,879 |
| 2023 | National Forest Foundation | SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS | $48,000 |
| 2023 | Friends of Acadia | Conservation | $10,760 |
| 2022 | National Forest Foundation | SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS | $342,500 |
| 2022 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $300,894 |
| 2022 | National Park Foundation | CONNECT | $276,111 |
| 2022 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $67,800 |
| 2022 | American Bird Conservancy | BIRD CONSERVATION | $13,986 |
| 2022 | Chiavacci Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Fund for Education | CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $1,000 |
| 2021 | National Park Foundation | Connect | $497,740 |
Showing 30 most recent of 45 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Conservation Experience?
American Conservation Experience is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by National Park Foundation ($11.5M), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($2.0M), National Forest Foundation ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.1M in grants to American Conservation Experience between 2019–2025.
Who is American Conservation Experience's largest funder?
National Park Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Conservation Experience, with $11.5M across 7 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has American Conservation Experience received?
IRS 990 filings record $16.1M in grants to American Conservation Experience across 45 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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