March Conservation Fund
Preselected recipients only
March Conservation Fund is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 79 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $594,981. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.8 million
- Number of grants79
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$594,981
- Assets$104 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.8 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 67 | $92.0 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 79 | $104 million |
How to apply
March Conservation Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What March Conservation Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California. It also paid $210,000 in 6 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 51 | $2.4 million |
| New York | 6 | $834,124 |
| Virginia | 3 | $829,981 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $200,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $121,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $70,100 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $35,925 |
| Montana | 1 | $31,092 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Bird Conservancy | General support $573,41; restricted support $21,568 | $594,981 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network | Restricted support | $550,000 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | General support $1,300; restricted support $451,340 | $452,640 |
| Friends of Birdlife International | General support | $360,248 |
| Cornell University | General support | $348,266 |
| Rainforest Trust | General support | $225,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable | General support | $200,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy | Restricted support | $139,640 |
| Jocotoco Conservation Foundation | Restricted support | $121,000 |
| Uc Santa Cruz Foundation | Restricted support | $102,400 |
| Mandai Nature Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| Nature Israel | Restricted support | $100,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Restricted support | $100,000 |
| Audubon California | Restricted support | $88,964 |
| Wildaid | Restricted support | $75,492 |
| Island Conservation | General support | $75,000 |
| Global Conservation | Restricted support | $75,000 |
| Rainforest Action Network | General support | $75,000 |
| Planet Indonesia | Restricted support | $70,100 |
| Audubon Canyon Ranch | Restricted support | $69,396 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens Services | General support $50,000; restricted support $10,000 | $60,000 |
| Appalachian Voices | General support | $50,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Restricted support | $50,000 |
| Cultural Fire Management Council | General support | $50,000 |
| Justice Outside | General support | $50,000 |
| MKWC | Restricted support | $50,000 |
| Watershed Research Training Center | Restricted support | $50,000 |
| Rewild | General support | $35,925 |
| Climate Ride | General support | $31,092 |
| Earth Island Institutenature in the Cit | Restricted support | $25,000 |
| Earth Justice | General support | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | General support | $25,000 |
| African Bird Club | General support | $25,000 |
| Oriental Bird Club | General support | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Neotropical Birding Conservation | General support | $25,000 |
| Ornithological Society of Middle Ea | General support | $25,000 |
| Forestry Fire Recruitment Program | General support | $25,000 |
| Manomet Conservation Sciences | Restricted support | $25,000 |
| Teton Regional Land Trust | Restricted support | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurel M Samuels
- Ivan A Samuels
- Sidney P Samuels
- Brent M Samuels
Questions people ask
Does March Conservation Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does March Conservation Fund give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 79 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs March Conservation Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Laurel M Samuels (Director), Ivan A Samuels (President), Sidney P Samuels (Cfo) and Brent M Samuels (Secretary).
What does March Conservation Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and science and research.