Shasta Wildlife Conservation Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shasta Wildlife Conservation Foundation is a private foundation in Kensington, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,000 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $13,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$53,000
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$13,500
- Assets$846,263
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,500 | 17 | $804,687 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 | $812,548 |
| 2025 | $53,000 | 18 | $846,263 |
How to apply
Shasta Wildlife Conservation Foundation 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.
What Shasta Wildlife Conservation Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $35,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $6,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $4,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Museum of Vertebrate Zoology | An unrestricted contribution at descretion of director | $13,500 |
| Univesitry of California Botanical Garden Berkeley | An unrestricted contribution at descretion of director | $5,000 |
| The Aldo Leopold Foundation | An unrestricted contribution | $4,500 |
| Sea Otter Savvy | To support research on human impact on otters; youth education; and otter monitoring | $2,500 |
| California Native Plant Society | An unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| California Trout | To protect health of ca trout and steelhead fisheries | $2,000 |
| California Waterfowl Association | To support habitat restoration and the hunt program | $2,000 |
| Humboldt State University Depatrment of Wildlife | An unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| National Wildlife Foundation | An unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Point Blue Conservation Service | An unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust | An unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of California | To support preserving ca wildlife habitat | $2,000 |
| The Wildlife Society | An unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| University of California the Jepson Herbarium | An unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Welder Wildlife Conservation Foundation | An unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | An unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Yosemite Rivers Alliance | An unrestricted contribution | $2,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | An unrestricted contribution | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Meux White
- Robert Aramayo
- Rebecca Phelps White
Questions people ask
Does Shasta Wildlife Conservation Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shasta Wildlife Conservation Foundation give?
$53,000 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Shasta Wildlife Conservation Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jennifer Meux White (President & Treasurer), Robert Aramayo (Director) and Rebecca Phelps White (Secretary).
What does Shasta Wildlife Conservation Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.