Conservation Biology Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Conservation Biology Institute?
Conservation Biology Institute is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($1.3M), CO2 Foundation ($237K), Ncasi Foundation ($89K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Conservation Biology Institute between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $1,348,329 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| CO2 Foundation | $236,650 | 6 | 2022–2025 |
| Ncasi Foundation | $89,327 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The San Diego Foundation | $44,597 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | $30,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Council for Air and Stream Improvement Inc | $28,956 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| American Farmland Trust | $16,734 | 1 | 2025 |
| Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Lazar Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Osprey Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $76K (2020) to $589K (2022). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $105K.
What grants has Conservation Biology Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CO2 Foundation | 2025 STATE OF THE CLIMATE REPORT. | $66,800 |
| 2025 | American Farmland Trust | PROMOTING SOUND FARMING PRACTICES/KEEPING FARMERS ON THE LAND | $16,734 |
| 2025 | Osprey Foundation | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE | $12,000 |
| 2025 | National Council for Air and Stream Improvement Inc | PACIFIC MARTENS IN LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST | $9,898 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS WOOLSEY FIRE PROGRAM | $92,318 |
| 2024 | CO2 Foundation | 2024 STATE OF THE CLIMATE PAPER IN BIOSCIENCE. | $59,850 |
| 2024 | National Council for Air and Stream Improvement Inc | PACIFIC MARTENS IN LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST | $12,392 |
| 2024 | CO2 Foundation | FINISHING 2023 WORLD SCIENTISTS WARNING PAPER IN BIOSCIENCE. | $3,000 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | FIRE RECOVERY | $239,705 |
| 2023 | CO2 Foundation | 2023 UPDATE OF THE WORLD SCIENTISTS WARNING OF A CLIMATE EMERGENCY. | $57,000 |
| 2023 | Wiancko Charitable Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Lazar Foundation | FOREST FIRE PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| 2023 | National Council for Air and Stream Improvement Inc | PACIFIC MARTENS IN LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST | $6,666 |
| 2023 | CO2 Foundation | 2022 UPDATE OF THE WORLD SCIENTISTS WARNING OF A CLIMATE EMERGENCY. | $2,500 |
| 2022 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $508,709 |
| 2022 | CO2 Foundation | 2022 UPDATE OF THE WORLD SCIENTISTS WARNING OF A CLIMATE EMERGENCY. | $47,500 |
| 2022 | Ncasi Foundation | PACIFIC MARTENS IN LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST | $32,318 |
| 2021 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | COASTAL RESILIENCE | $457,270 |
| 2021 | Ncasi Foundation | PACIFIC MARTENS IN LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST | $57,009 |
| 2021 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The San Diego Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $18,721 |
| 2020 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS WO | $50,327 |
| 2020 | The San Diego Foundation | TO BENEFIT THE QUINO CHECKERSPOT BUTTERFLY (OR ITS HABITAT) IN SOUTHERN SAN DIEGO COUNTY | $25,876 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Conservation Biology Institute?
Conservation Biology Institute is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($1.3M), CO2 Foundation ($237K), Ncasi Foundation ($89K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Conservation Biology Institute between 2020–2025.
Who is Conservation Biology Institute's largest funder?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Conservation Biology Institute, with $1.3M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Conservation Biology Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Conservation Biology Institute across 23 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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