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NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-1384139
Regional Funder
Logo for "NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION"

NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION

Washington, DC, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
52-1384139
Regional Funder

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Est.

1984

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in Louisiana, Virginia, and Alabama, having disbursed a total of $432.4 million across 1,767 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SUSTAIN, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE THE NATION'S FISH, WILDLIFE, PLANTS, AND HABITATS.
Total Funding Given

$432.4M

2024
Grantees funded
1.8K
Multi-year grantees
70%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1.2K

Median 1st year grant
$31.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$36.9K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jeffrey Trandahl
Board Member
B
Bruce Culpepper
Board Member
B
Blas Fonalledas
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION?
No. NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION give?
NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Louisiana, Virginia, and Alabama. 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 NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $31 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION awarded about 1,170 grants, totaling nearly $432.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1,770 grantees. Recent grantees include THE NATURE CONSERVANCY, Land Conservation Assistance Network, and WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION?
NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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