Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$7.1M
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
17
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program?
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($6.1M), The Knobloch Family Foundation ($387K), Cheniere Foundation ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.1M in grants to Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $6,115,040 | 5 | 2019–2023 |
| The Knobloch Family Foundation | $386,999 | 1 | 2023 |
| Cheniere Foundation | $300,000 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Coastal Conservation Association | $86,204 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Bird Conservancy | $78,949 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Frazier Family Foundation Inc | $32,525 | 1 | 2023 |
| Gulf of Mexico Alliance | $15,358 | 1 | 2025 |
| Tegna Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $2.9M (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
What grants has Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Gulf of Mexico Alliance | TO SUPPORT THE ECOLOGICAL AND ECONOMIC HEALTH OF THE GULF OF AMERICA | $15,358 |
| 2024 | Coastal Conservation Association | ENGINEERING FUNDS FOR AYERS REEF PROJECT, LIVING SHORELINE PROJECT | $86,204 |
| 2024 | American Bird Conservancy | Bird Conservation | $54,455 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | SHORELINE RESTORATION | $915,465 |
| 2023 | The Knobloch Family Foundation | Conservation- ASSESSING SHOREBIRD HABITAT NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES IN TEXAS | $386,999 |
| 2023 | Cheniere Foundation | This is to support G.I.V.E. to host the summer in the park event, hold sessions for hands-on activities | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Frazier Family Foundation Inc | SUPPORT CULTURAL RESOURCES SURVEY FOR THE BREAKWATER PROJECT | $32,525 |
| 2023 | Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | Toward avian research and monitoring along the lower Texas coast | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Tegna Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2022 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $749,406 |
| 2022 | Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | Toward avian research and monitoring along the lower Texas coast | $25,000 |
| 2022 | American Bird Conservancy | BIRD CONSERVATION | $24,494 |
| 2021 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $569,182 |
| 2021 | Cheniere Foundation | Support the protection of the local bays | $100,000 |
| 2020 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | VARIOUS CONSERVATION | $2,828,784 |
| 2020 | Cheniere Foundation | Environmental Sustainability (Nesting bird program) | $100,000 |
| 2019 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Various Conservation Proj | $1,052,203 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program?
Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($6.1M), The Knobloch Family Foundation ($387K), Cheniere Foundation ($300K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.1M in grants to Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program between 2019–2025.
Who is Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program's largest funder?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program, with $6.1M across 5 grants (2019–2023).
How much grant funding has Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.1M in grants to Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program across 17 grants from 9 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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