Scenic America
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds Scenic America?
Scenic America is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by New Hampshire Charitable Foundation ($637K), Richard King Mellon Foundation ($360K), Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation ($280K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Scenic America between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | $637,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | $360,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation | $280,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $60,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Ittleson Foundation Inc | $60,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Townscape Institute Inc | $39,508 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Klm Foundation | $25,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| American Conservation Association | $18,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Windover Foundation | $12,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Gateway Fund 7522-xxxxxx00049 | $8,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Stan and Suzanne St Pierre | $1,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Kanter Family Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke | $100 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Charles and Betty White | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Scenic America received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Klm Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | American Conservation Association | GENERAL BUDGET | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Stan and Suzanne St Pierre | DONATION FOR EDUCATION | $300 |
| 2023 | New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support | $235,000 |
| 2023 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO PURSUE GOVERNMENT DESIGNATIONS TO DEVELOP RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation | PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE SCENIC BEAUTY OF AMERICA - REBRAND AND NEW WEBSITE | $115,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States | HISTORIC PRESERVATION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Klm Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | American Conservation Association | GENERAL BUDGET | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Stan and Suzanne St Pierre | DONATION FOR EDUCATION | $300 |
| 2023 | The Townscape Institute Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $275 |
| 2022 | Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation | PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE SCENIC BEAUTY OF AMERICA | $115,000 |
| 2022 | New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT OTHER FOUNDATION CONSERVATION INVESTMENTS BY PURSUING DESIGNATIONS AND FUNDING TO DEVELOP RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN TARGET AREAS, TO PROTECT SCENIC VALUES, AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE | $85,000 |
| 2022 | Ittleson Foundation Inc | SUPPORT PROJECT TITLED UNDERGROUNDING OF UTILITY WIRE | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Klm Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2022 | American Conservation Association | GENERAL BUDGET | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Stan and Suzanne St Pierre | DONATION FOR EDUCATION | $300 |
| 2022 | The Townscape Institute Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $200 |
| 2022 | W Russell and Patricia Davis Duke | Unrestricted, Local/Community | $100 |
| 2021 | New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO PURSUE SCENIC TRAIL, HIGHWAY, AND RIVER DESIGNATIONS TO ATTRACT MORE VISITORS TO KEY LANDSCAPES WHERE THE FOUNDATION HAS CONSERVED LAND AND HABITATS | $75,000 |
| 2021 | Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Foundation | PAYMENT FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $50,000 |
| 2021 | The Townscape Institute Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $39,033 |
| 2021 | Ittleson Foundation Inc | GENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSES | $30,000 |
| 2021 | Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation | New Communication Director position fund | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 45 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Scenic America?
Scenic America is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by New Hampshire Charitable Foundation ($637K), Richard King Mellon Foundation ($360K), Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation ($280K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Scenic America between 2019–2024.
Who is Scenic America's largest funder?
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Scenic America, with $637K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Scenic America received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to Scenic America across 45 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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