NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION
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The National Forest Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded $13.3 million across 341 grantees in 2024, with a focus on funding initiatives in Colorado, California, and Arizona. This 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.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION, CHARTERED BY CONGRESS AS THE OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT PARTNER OF THE US FOREST SERVICE, ENGAGES AMERICANS IN COMMUNITY BASED AND NATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF THE 193 MILLION ACRE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE WETLANDS INITIATIVE
$4.8M
6%
CONSERVATION LEGACY
$4.6M
6%
ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS
$2.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
125
Median 1st year grant
$25.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION?
No. NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION give?
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and Arizona. 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 FOREST FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION awarded about 130 grants, totaling nearly $13.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 340 grantees. Recent grantees include THE WETLANDS INITIATIVE, CONSERVATION LEGACY, and ROCKY MOUNTAIN YOUTH CORPS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION?
NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.