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SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY

SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
33-0147824
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SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY

Washington, DC, US
501(c)3
EIN
33-0147824

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Est.

1987

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

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The Society for Conservation Biology is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, Massachusetts, and Illinois, with a total of $1.1 million awarded to 34 grantees in 2024. 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 the Society for Conservation Biology can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE AND PRACTICE OF CONSERVING EARTH'S BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.
Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2024
Grantees funded
34
Multi-year grantees
79%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

10

Median 1st year grant
$98.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$98.4K
J
Jennifer Thornhill
Board Member
V
Vanessa Adams
Board Member
M
Mwezi Mugerwa
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY?
No. SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY give?
SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and Illinois. 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 SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $99 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY make each year?
In 2024, SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY fund recently?
In 2024, SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT BERKELEY, DUKE UNIVERSITY, and REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY?
SOCIETY FOR CONSERVATION BIOLOGY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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