The Wetlands Initiative
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$7.7M
Foundation funders
52
Grants recorded
175
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The Wetlands Initiative?
The Wetlands Initiative is funded by 52 grantmakers, led by National Forest Foundation ($2.6M), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($1.5M), Igrb Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to The Wetlands Initiative between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2019) to $1.6M (2023). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $676K.
What grants has The Wetlands Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | ASSIST IL FARMS WITH WATER QUALITY PRACTICES | $375,182 |
| 2025 | Openlands | Subgrant to The Wetlands Initiative for wetland restoration at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie | $165,341 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $85,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $19,500 |
| 2025 | The Buchanan Family Foundation | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Donald F and Elizabeth Gardner | OPERATING FUND | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Lawlor Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $4,000 |
| 2025 | Morningstar Foundation | TO ADVANCE WETLAND RESTORATION | $2,500 |
| 2025 | The Allyn Foundation Inc | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Sheffield Foundation | General Operations | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Meyer and Raena Hammerman | OPERATING PROGRAMS | $950 |
| 2025 | Gorman Foundation Charitable Trust | Ecological Health | $250 |
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | EXPANDING NATIVE PLANTING IN LITTLE CALUMET RIVER | $575,912 |
| 2024 | David F & Margaret T Grohne Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Abra Prentice Foundation Inc | EARMARKED FOR PHASE II OF RESTORING INDIAN RIDGE MARSH ON CHICAGOS SOUTHWEST SIDE | $125,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75,500 |
| 2024 | The Negaunee Foundation | UNRESTRICTED USE | $60,000 |
| 2024 | The Negaunee Foundation | RESTRICTED | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Openlands | SUBGRANT TO THE WETLANDS INITIATIVE FOR WETLAND RESTORATION AT MIDEWIN NATIONAL TALLGRASS PRAIRIE | $56,474 |
| 2024 | Goulder Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $45,000 |
| 2024 | The Lumpkin Family Foundation | ENVIRONMENT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $23,000 |
| 2024 | Clif Family Foundation | Revitalize the Environment | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Buchanan Family Foundation | GENERAL, OPERATING, ENDOWMENT OR CAPITAL. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Scholl Foundation | Invasive species management and restoration project | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Donald F and Elizabeth Gardner | OPERATING FUND | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 175 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Wetlands Initiative?
The Wetlands Initiative is funded by 52 grantmakers, led by National Forest Foundation ($2.6M), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($1.5M), Igrb Foundation ($500K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to The Wetlands Initiative between 2019–2025.
Who is The Wetlands Initiative's largest funder?
National Forest Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Wetlands Initiative, with $2.6M across 4 grants (2020–2023).
How much grant funding has The Wetlands Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.7M in grants to The Wetlands Initiative across 175 grants from 52 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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