WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Western Conservation Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking to support conservation efforts, having distributed a total of $7.6 million across 368 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BUILDING LEADERS TO PROTECT THE WEST'S LAND, AIR, AND WATER.
Cause Areas
1
Natural resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS
$2.7M
5%
WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION
$2.5M
4%
Hispanic Access Foundation
$2.3M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
114
Median 1st year grant
$21.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$30K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
No. WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION give?
WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, 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 WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $7.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 370 grantees. Recent grantees include BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS & ANGLERS, WESTERN CONSERVATION ACTION, and Hispanic Access Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION?
WESTERN CONSERVATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.