Backcountry Hunters & Anglers
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$2.6M
Foundation funders
24
Grants recorded
50
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds Backcountry Hunters & Anglers?
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Richard King Mellon Foundation ($815K), Western Conservation Foundation ($718K), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($321K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Backcountry Hunters & Anglers between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | $815,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Western Conservation Foundation | $717,600 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $321,446 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Campion Foundation | $225,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The George B Storer Foundation Inc | $150,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | $58,600 | 2 | 2023 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Turner Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| S Kent Rockwell Foundation Inc | $46,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Gulf of Mexico Alliance | $39,881 | 1 | 2023 |
| Orinoco Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Patagoniaorg | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Forest Foundation | $23,508 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wild Earth Society Incorporated | $15,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Veterans United Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bedford Family Foundation | $14,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Canet Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Wilderness Society | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Ogilvie Family Foundation Inc | $1,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Stern Family Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| John N & Lou C Conyngham Family Charitable | $1,100 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| The Thendara Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $100 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Backcountry Hunters & Anglers received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN URBAN AREAS, HABITAT STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMMING, AND OUTREACH STRATEGIES THROUGH INCREASED STAFF ALIGNMENT | $340,000 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | RESTORE MULE DEER WINTER RANGE POST-FIRE IN CA | $167,066 |
| 2024 | Western Conservation Foundation | CONSERVATION EDUCATI | $140,000 |
| 2024 | Campion Foundation | SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE | $20,000 |
| 2024 | National Forest Foundation | SUPPORT US NATIONAL FORESTS AND GRASSLANDS | $10,008 |
| 2024 | The Canet Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Orinoco Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Wild Earth Society Incorporated | Support | $7,500 |
| 2024 | S Kent Rockwell Foundation Inc | COVER THE COST OF OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENTS | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Wild Earth Society Incorporated | Support | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Baird Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE OPERATIONS | $50 |
| 2023 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO REFINE OUTREACH STRATEGIES AND BOLSTER PROGRAMS IN UNDERSERVED URBAN COMMUNITIES | $175,000 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | HABITAT CONNECTIVITY | $129,380 |
| 2023 | Western Conservation Foundation | CONSERVATION EDUCATI | $117,600 |
| 2023 | Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Campion Foundation | SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Gulf of Mexico Alliance | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF MEXICO | $39,881 |
| 2023 | Orinoco Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Wilderness Society | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Bass Pro Shops & Cabelas Outdoor Fund | CONSERVING WILDLIFE AND HABITAT | $8,600 |
| 2023 | S Kent Rockwell Foundation Inc | COVER THE COST OF OPERATIONS OF THE RECIPIENTS | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Ogilvie Family Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED USE | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Baird Foundation Inc | OTHER | $50 |
| 2022 | The George B Storer Foundation Inc | GENERAL INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Western Conservation Foundation | CONSERVATION EDU. | $80,000 |
| 2022 | Campion Foundation | SUPPORT FOR PROTECTING PUBLIC LANDS | $50,000 |
| 2022 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CONSERVATION COMMUNITY | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Veterans United Foundation | ARMED FORCES INITIATIVE TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 50 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Backcountry Hunters & Anglers?
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is funded by 24 grantmakers, led by Richard King Mellon Foundation ($815K), Western Conservation Foundation ($718K), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($321K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Backcountry Hunters & Anglers between 2019–2024.
Who is Backcountry Hunters & Anglers's largest funder?
Richard King Mellon Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, with $815K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Backcountry Hunters & Anglers received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.6M in grants to Backcountry Hunters & Anglers across 50 grants from 24 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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