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The NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts primarily in New York, California, and Hawaii. The foundation 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.
Cause Areas
1
Wildlife sanctuaries
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WONDER DOG RESCUE
$285.4K
42%
RETURN TO FREEDOM INC
$128K
19%
ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL
$25K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION?
No. NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION give?
NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Hawaii. 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 NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $223 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include WONDER DOG RESCUE, RETURN TO FREEDOM INC, and ELEPHANT AID INTERNATIONAL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION?
NATURE DEFENSE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.