JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Arlington, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-1352035
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Arlington, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-1352035
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The JRS Biodiversity Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to advancing the field of biology through its grantmaking efforts. In 2024, the foundation has allocated a total of $2.2 million across 23 grantees and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
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Cause Areas
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Biology
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Wildlife Conservation Society
Bronx, NY
$756.9K
4%
FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY - US INC
Washington, DC
$554.7K
3%
AFRICAN CONSERVATION CENTRE US
Boulder, CO
$359.6K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$38K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
Yes. JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION give?
JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $38 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Wildlife Conservation Society, FRANKFURT ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY - US INC, and AFRICAN CONSERVATION CENTRE US. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting JRS BIODIVERSITY FOUNDATION’s website.
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