The Student Conservation Association
Arlington, VA ·EIN 91-0880684 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds The Student Conservation Association?
The Student Conservation Association is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($1.7M), The Nature Conservancy ($389K), National Arbor Day Foundation ($193K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to The Student Conservation Association between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | $1,724,692 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $389,205 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Arbor Day Foundation | $193,182 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Delta Institute | $52,022 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gibbet Hill Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Mars Hq Regional Foundation | $31,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mcauley Ministries | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation | $25,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Casey Trees | $24,386 | 1 | 2024 |
| Jack H & William M Light | $20,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Alaska Airlines Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Batchelor Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Alabama Power Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Buhl Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $7,695 | 1 | 2022 |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Honeybee Foundation | $1,260 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur | $675 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
What grants has The Student Conservation Association received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Arbor Day Foundation | ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE THE ADOPTION OF LEADING-EDGE PRACTICES IN MUNICIPAL FORESTS INCLUDING INVENTORY, PLANTING, MAINTENANCE AND EDUCATION. | $193,182 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | SUPPORT FOREST MANAGEMENT AND HABITAT RESTORATION | $631,368 |
| 2024 | The Delta Institute | PROJECT PARTNER/CONSULTANT | $52,022 |
| 2024 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $32,530 |
| 2024 | Mars Hq Regional Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $31,000 |
| 2024 | Casey Trees | Community Outreach | $24,386 |
| 2024 | Gibbet Hill Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Jack H & William M Light | UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | FOREST RESTORATION | $192,540 |
| 2023 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $77,282 |
| 2023 | Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation | To support SCA's National Capital Region Community Programs | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Gibbet Hill Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur | In support of general operations. | $300 |
| 2022 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $474,767 |
| 2022 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $27,112 |
| 2022 | Alabama Power Foundation Inc | GENERAL/OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2022 | The Buhl Foundation | TO SUPPORT A SUMMER CREW OF PERRY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WORKING IN RIVERVIEW PARK IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FRIENDS OF RIVERVIEW PARK | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation | To support SCA's National Capital Region Community Programs | $12,500 |
| 2022 | Gibbet Hill Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Alaska Airlines Foundation | The Student Conservation Association (SCA) Bay Area Community Crews will provide local high school youth with practical workforce development opportunities through paid, hands-on conservation projects at local parks, botanical gardens, and green spaces. SCA Community Crews are designed to be first-time experiences in conservation for its participants, who live in urban centers within daily commuting distance of their SCA work site. Youth are recruited from local high schools and through community partner organizations. The program is designed for youth with limited exposure to the outdoors. Because youth in urban centers often have limited opportunities for employment, SCA provides participants a stipend or wage for their work and focuses on the development of job readiness skills. | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Jack H & William M Light | unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,695 |
| 2022 | Honeybee Foundation | CHARITABLE/ENVIRONMENTAL | $900 |
| 2021 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | CONSERVATION PROJECTS | $151,410 |
| 2021 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $54,579 |
| 2021 | Jacob and Terese Hershey Foundation | Toward environmental education and conservation for Houston Youth | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The Batchelor Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Alaska Airlines Foundation | With support from an Alaska Airlines Foundation Lift Grant, the Student Conservation Association (SCA) Bay Area Community Crews will provide local high school youth with practical workforce development opportunities through paid, hands-on conservation projects at local parks, botanical gardens, and green spaces. During FY22 (April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022), SCA will recruit and train approximately 26 Bay Area youth to participate in an immersive five-week program and learn about the field of conservation while having a transformative impact on local green spaces. Each SCA Community Crew consists of 5-8 youth and 1-2 young adult leaders who build and maintain trails, plant trees, remove invasive species, and restore natural habitats. | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Gibbet Hill Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $5,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Student Conservation Association?
The Student Conservation Association is funded by 20 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($1.7M), The Nature Conservancy ($389K), National Arbor Day Foundation ($193K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to The Student Conservation Association between 2020–2025.
Who is The Student Conservation Association's largest funder?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Student Conservation Association, with $1.7M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Student Conservation Association received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.7M in grants to The Student Conservation Association across 37 grants from 20 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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