Wetland Foundation
Accepts applications
Wetland Foundation is a private foundation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $8,800 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,600 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8,800
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,600
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$29,504
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $6,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $6,000 | 5 | $30,400 |
| 2024 | $8,800 | 6 | $29,504 |
How to apply
| Contact | Wetland Foundation 631 Millgate Place, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (225) 769-8042 |
| What to submit | Any student currently enrolled full-time at an academic institution in the USA and who meets the specific criteria for one of the types of grants listed in Part XV, d.The application package should include five components:1. A 1-2 page resume and a separate photograph (head and shoulders).2.Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) records.3.2 letters of support, one from your department chair and/or advisor who can attest to your academic standing, academic financial status, and interest in wetlands. The letters must include departmental or official letterhead and complete contact information and should be sent separately by your references via email.4.Your current and pending support, including that of your major advisor, as it applies to your graduate program (C&P.doc).5.Description of how the grant would be spent (depends on type), including a budget (budget.doc): |
| Deadlines | None Currently |
| Restrictions | Restrictions of these grants are as follows:1. Student must be currently enrolled full-time at an academic institution in the USA and who meets the specific criteria for one of the types of grants listed2. Demonstrated interest in wetland science. Travel grants are to support participation in wetland science education and research activities. The successful grantee will demonstrate this interest in the application package.3. Demonstrated intent to use the grant for wetland science-related activities. The successful grantee will clearly document this intent in the application package.4. Demonstrated aptitude to succeed in a wetland science career. The successful grantee will clearly document their potential to succeed in pursuit of a career in wetland science.5. Demonstrated need for the grant. Travel grants are meant to aid promising students with limited travel funds. The successful grantee will demonstrate need in the application package and document it through current and pending su |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wetland Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,600 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,600 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,600 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Scholarship assistance | $2,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Scholarship assistance | $1,600 |
| University of Connecticut | Scholarship assistance | $1,600 |
| Northeastern University | Scholarship assistance | $1,600 |
| Texas Am University | Scholarship assistance | $1,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Scholarship assistance | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Irving A Mendelssohn
- Dr Karen L McKee
Questions people ask
Does Wetland Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None Currently.
How much does Wetland Foundation give?
$8,800 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,600.
Who runs Wetland Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Irving A Mendelssohn (Trustee) and Dr Karen L McKee (Trustee).
What does Wetland Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.