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Fiscal Year Start

Apr 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Naturaland Trust is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. With a total of $9.6K in grants paid in 2020 to two grantees, it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. For more information, visit their website at https://www.naturalandtrust.org/.

Mission Statement

To protect special places in trust for the future. The places we strive to protect include the Blue Ridge Escarpment The Magnificent Blue Wall, key Upstate South Carolina rivers, waterfalls, and riparian resources and other important natural areas. We accomplish this by collaborating with landowners, other land trusts, government agencies and foundations to secure title, conservation easements or other protected status in perpetui9ty got these important natural lands and resources.
Total Funding Given
$9.6K
2020
Grantees funded
2
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$13.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$1M
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Mac Stone
Board Member
D
Doug Harper
Board Member
G
Glenn Hilliard
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Naturaland Trust?
No. Naturaland Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Naturaland Trust give?
Naturaland Trust primarily gives to organizations located in South Carolina and Virginia. 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 Naturaland Trust’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Naturaland Trust fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Naturaland Trust make each year?
In 2020, Naturaland Trust awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $9,568. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Naturaland Trust fund recently?
In 2025, Naturaland Trust awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include UPSTATE FOREVER and THE NATURE CONSERVANCY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Naturaland Trust?
Naturaland Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.