The Wetlands Initiative
Chicago, IL ·EIN 36-3942451 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds The Wetlands Initiative?
The Wetlands Initiative is funded by 47 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($1.0M), Igrb Foundation ($500K), Abra Prentice Foundation Inc ($270K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to The Wetlands Initiative between 2019–2024.
Showing top 25 of 47 funders by total given.
What grants has The Wetlands Initiative received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | EXPANDING NATIVE PLANTING IN LITTLE CALUMET RIVER | $575,912 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | The Donald F and Elizabeth Gardner | OPERATING FUND | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Dewoskinroskin Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Lawlor Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Ed Uihlein Family Foundation | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Allyn Foundation Inc | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Corwith Fund | UnrestrictedGeneral Support | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Hamill Family Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $360 |
| 2024 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $350 |
| 2024 | Baxter International Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $100 |
| 2023 | Igrb Foundation | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $82,500 |
| 2023 | Nisource Charitable Foundation | CORPORATE DONATION | $55,515 |
| 2023 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | MARSH RESTORATION | $53,475 |
| 2023 | Abra Prentice Foundation Inc | EARMARKED FOR PHASE II OF RESTORING INDIAN RIDGE MARSH ON CHICAGOS SOUTHWEST SIDE | $42,500 |
| 2023 | Goulder Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $40,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 144 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Wetlands Initiative?
The Wetlands Initiative is funded by 47 grantmakers, led by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($1.0M), Igrb Foundation ($500K), Abra Prentice Foundation Inc ($270K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to The Wetlands Initiative between 2019–2024.
Who is The Wetlands Initiative's largest funder?
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Wetlands Initiative, with $1.0M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has The Wetlands Initiative received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.8M in grants to The Wetlands Initiative across 144 grants from 47 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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