The Biomimicry Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$9.2M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
51
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Biomimicry Institute?
The Biomimicry Institute is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Wend II Inc ($2.9M), The Ray C Anderson Foundation Inc ($2.8M), The Kendeda Fund ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.2M in grants to The Biomimicry Institute between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wend II Inc | $2,930,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| The Ray C Anderson Foundation Inc | $2,790,247 | 8 | 2020–2024 |
| The Kendeda Fund | $1,331,069 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Impactassetsinc | $1,140,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Freedom Together Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The VF Foundation | $150,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc | $150,000 | 3 | 2021–2022 |
| The Planetary Trust | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| RSF Social Finance Inc | $35,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Ruth Covo Foundation | $23,790 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Leslie Fund Inc | $14,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Threshold Foundation | $13,832 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Minneapolis Foundation | $12,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| Planet Home Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Charitable Trust-I | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Jennifer and James Wood Foundation | $3,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2019) to $2.2M (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $13K.
What grants has The Biomimicry Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Charitable Trust-I | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Ruth Covo Foundation | General Purpose | $5,519 |
| 2025 | Leslie Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Ray C Anderson Foundation Inc | GRAY NOTE GRANT - $500,000 OF DIRECT SUPPORT & $150,000 FOR PASS THROUGH TO RAY OF HOPE PRIZE WINNERS. | $650,000 |
| 2024 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Wend II Inc | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | ENVIRONMENT | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Planetary Trust | TO NURTURE & GROW REGIONAL COMMUNITY WHO ARE LEARNING, EMULATING, AND CONSERVING LIFE'S GENIUS TO CREATE A HEALTHIER PLANET | $50,000 |
| 2024 | RSF Social Finance Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Ruth Covo Foundation | General Purpose | $3,875 |
| 2024 | Leslie Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Ray C Anderson Foundation Inc | GRAY NOTE GRANT - $500,000 OF DIRECT SUPPORT & $150,000 FOR PASS THROUGH TO RAY OF HOPE PRIZE WINNERS. | $650,000 |
| 2023 | Impactassetsinc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $515,000 |
| 2023 | Wend II Inc | to leverage Wend's existing investment in both the Youth Design Challenge and Ask Nature by creating synergistic content for both. | $500,000 |
| 2023 | The Kendeda Fund | General & Unrestricted | $331,069 |
| 2023 | The VF Foundation | Design for Decomposition (D4D) | $50,000 |
| 2023 | RSF Social Finance Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Ruth Covo Foundation | General Purpose | $4,125 |
| 2023 | Leslie Fund Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Jennifer and James Wood Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| 2022 | The Ray C Anderson Foundation Inc | $500,000 OF DIRECT SUPPORT AND $150,000 FOR PASS THROUGH TO RAY OF HOPE PRIZE WINNERS. | $650,000 |
| 2022 | Wend II Inc | to leverage Wend's existing investment in both the Youth Design Challenge and Ask Nature by creating synergistic content for both. | $550,000 |
| 2022 | The Kendeda Fund | General & Unrestricted | $340,000 |
| 2022 | Freedom Together Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Impactassetsinc | DESIGN FOR DECOMPOSITION PROJECT | $225,000 |
| 2022 | The VF Foundation | Design for Decomposition | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc | TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS IN 2022 | $50,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc | TO SUPPORT A 1:1 CHALLENGE GRANT, DESIGNED TO HELP BIOMIMICRY RAISE MORE FUNDING FOR OPERATIONS IN 2022. THE DEADLINE FOR RAISING THESE FUNDS WILL BE AUGUST 31, 2022.FINAL REPORT DUE SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Ruth Covo Foundation | General Purpose | $5,700 |
Showing 30 most recent of 51 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Biomimicry Institute?
The Biomimicry Institute is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by Wend II Inc ($2.9M), The Ray C Anderson Foundation Inc ($2.8M), The Kendeda Fund ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.2M in grants to The Biomimicry Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is The Biomimicry Institute's largest funder?
Wend II Inc is the largest recorded funder of The Biomimicry Institute, with $2.9M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Biomimicry Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.2M in grants to The Biomimicry Institute across 51 grants from 19 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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