Seaworld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
Accepts applications
Seaworld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.9 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
47% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 13 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 17 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Hendrick Nollens 6240 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (407) 226-5181, swbgfund@seaworld.com |
| What to submit | Application can be found at swbg-conservationfund.orgonline applications are only accepted. |
| Restrictions | Contribution guidelines can be found at swbg-conservationfund.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Seaworld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $583,000 in 11 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $500,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $349,730 |
| Washington | 1 | $300,000 |
| California | 1 | $160,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hubbs Seaworld Research Institution | General | $500,000 |
| Ocearch | General | $349,730 |
| World Vets | General | $300,000 |
| African Marine Mammel Conserevation | General | $180,000 |
| The Marine Mammel Center | General | $160,000 |
| Ampa Friends of the Manatee Associa | General | $75,000 |
| Asociation Panamericana Para la Con | General | $50,000 |
| Icas Wild Animal Consserevation Ins | General | $50,000 |
| Wilderness Foundation Africa | General | $50,000 |
| Uganda Conservation Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| Sanccob So African Foundation for T | General | $50,000 |
| University of Hawaii | General | $30,000 |
| Norwegian Orca Survey | General | $28,000 |
| The Big Cat Sanctuary | General | $20,000 |
| Tusk Trust | General | $20,000 |
| Havenworth Coastal Conserevation | General | $15,000 |
| Global Humane Conseervation Fund | General | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- U S Bank Trust Department
- Martin Hammar
- Rob Yordi
- Hendrik Nollens
- Corrine Brindley
- Christopher Dold DR
- Lisa Cradit
- Cara Martel
- Patricia Dees
Questions people ask
Does Seaworld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Seaworld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Seaworld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists U S Bank Trust Department (Custodian), Martin Hammar (Treasurer), Rob Yordi (Executive Director) and Hendrik Nollens (Board Member) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Seaworld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and animals.