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TOMPKINS CONSERVATION

TOMPKINS CONSERVATION

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3363675
Regional Funder
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TOMPKINS CONSERVATION

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3363675
Regional Funder

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Est.

2000

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Tompkins Conservation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California and Texas. With a total of $3 million in grants paid in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with Tompkins Conservation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TOMPKINS CONSERVATION'S MISSION IS PROTECTING AND REWILDING THE EARTH.
Total Funding Given

$3M

2024
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
50%
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$176K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5M
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$2.5M
D
Debra B Ryker
Board Member
E
Esther Li
Board Member
P
Peter Buckley
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TOMPKINS CONSERVATION?
No. TOMPKINS CONSERVATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TOMPKINS CONSERVATION give?
TOMPKINS CONSERVATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Texas, and Vermont. 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 TOMPKINS CONSERVATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TOMPKINS CONSERVATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $176 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TOMPKINS CONSERVATION make each year?
In 2024, TOMPKINS CONSERVATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TOMPKINS CONSERVATION fund recently?
In 2024, TOMPKINS CONSERVATION awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, REWILD, and THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TOMPKINS CONSERVATION?
TOMPKINS CONSERVATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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