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RAINFOREST TRUST

RAINFOREST TRUST

WARRENTON, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-3500609
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RAINFOREST TRUST

WARRENTON, VA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
13-3500609

Overview

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Est.

1989

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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RAINFOREST TRUST is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania, having distributed a total of $4.8 million in grants to 33 grantees in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with RAINFOREST TRUST can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

RAINFOREST TRUST SAVES ENDANGERED WILDLIFE AND OUR PLANET BY CREATING PROTECTED RESERVES.
Total Funding Given

$4.8M

2023
Grantees funded
33
Multi-year grantees
36%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

12

Median 1st year grant
$52.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$70.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$741.7K
J
John Mitchell
Board Member
E
Eric Veach
Board Member
D
Drcullen Geiselmanfrom 523
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RAINFOREST TRUST?
No. RAINFOREST TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RAINFOREST TRUST give?
RAINFOREST TRUST primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RAINFOREST TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RAINFOREST TRUST fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $52 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RAINFOREST TRUST make each year?
In 2023, RAINFOREST TRUST awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $4.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RAINFOREST TRUST fund recently?
In 2024, RAINFOREST TRUST awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include REWILD, THE WOLF CREEK OPERATING FOUNDATION C/O BALDWIN FAMILY OFFICE LLC, and Wildlife Conservation Society. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RAINFOREST TRUST?
RAINFOREST TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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