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    WILDLIFE CONSERVATION NETWORK INC

    Private FoundationIRS data 2022–2024
    SAN FRANCISCO, CAEIN 300108469 Website

    Annual Giving

    $41.1M+14% YoY

    Grants

    21

    Median Grant

    $712K

    Organizations Funded

    20

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    WCN protects endangered species and preserves their natural habitats by supporting entrepreneurial conservationists who pursue innovative strategies for people and wildlife to co-exist and thrive. WCN employs three core strategies—supporting the most effective Conservation Partners with the funding and resources they need to protect wildlife, creating Wildlife Funds that provide flexible grants to a wide range of organizations that protect a specific species across its entire range, and investing in the education and career growth of Rising Wildlife Leaders.

    Focus Areas

    wildlife conservationland conservationhabitat protectionprotected areasspecies conservationwildlife corridors and crossingsconservation capacity buildinginternational conservation

    Grant Types

    general program supportforeign grantsindividual assistance program

    Funded Initiatives

    Elephant Crisis Fund, Lion Recovery Fund ($141 million raised to date), Pangolin Crisis Fund, Emergency Relief Fund, Sea Otter Fund, Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association grey crowned crane protection (1,293 cranes recorded), Wildlife Trust of India pangolin protection (252 village commitments), Rising Wildlife Leaders scholarship program (174 conservationists across 46 countries), $2 million grant for wildlife habitat acquisition in Santa Clara County

    How to Apply

    Partnership applications are by invitation only. Organizations are introduced to WCN team via email, call, or in-person, then begin sharing financial and programmatic reports. WCN conducts site visits and establishes fiscal sponsor relationships. Contact partnership@wildnet.org for partnership inquiries.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+14%

    $41.1M

    Grants

    21

    Median

    $712K

    States

    5

    2023+10%

    $36.0M

    Grants

    22

    Median

    $151K

    States

    6

    2022

    $32.8M

    Grants

    18

    Median

    $366K

    States

    2

    Grant Size Distribution

    $712K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $3K

    Smallest

    $57K

    25th Pctile

    $1.0M

    75th Pctile

    $26.3M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $57K and $1.0M.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $26.3M

    2024

    Foreign Grants - SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO,

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    $3.8M

    2024

    Foreign Grants - SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR,

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    $1.6M

    2024

    JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE

    DC · GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT

    $1.6M

    2024

    Foreign Grants - EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA,

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    $1.1M

    2024

    Foreign Grants - SOUTH ASIA - AFGHANISTAN, BANGLADESH, BHUTAN, INDIA, MALDIVES, NEPAL,

    GENERAL SUPPORT

    Geographic Focus

    CA
    $3.8M8 grants
    DC
    $1.6M1 grants
    VA
    $1.0M1 grants
    UT
    $838K1 grants
    MT
    $25K1 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $65.5M
    $41.7M(63.6%)
    2023
    $62.7M
    $37.2M(59.3%)
    2022
    $50.0M
    $35.4M(70.8%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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