American Conservation Association Inc
Accepts applications
American Conservation Association Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$107,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$60,247
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $107,000 | 12 | $73,849 |
| 2024 | $102,000 | 11 | $67,534 |
| 2025 | $107,000 | 12 | $60,247 |
How to apply
| Contact | Carmen Reyes 1 Rockefeller Plaza Room 2500, New York, NY 10020 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 600-5009 |
| What to submit | Carmen reyes letter with description of project, budget, possible matching funds |
| Deadlines | Carmen reyes - no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Carmen reyes - grants to non-profits regarding conservation & enviromental issues. Grants are not awarded to individuals. |
What American Conservation Association Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $90,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catskill Mountainkeeper | General budget | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | For land program | $25,000 |
| Open Space Institute | 10k general 5k william mchenry | $15,000 |
| Clientearth US | General budget | $5,000 |
| Conservation Int'l Foundation | General budget | $5,000 |
| Placemakingx | General budget | $5,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Inc | General budget | $5,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | Alaska public land | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Conservation work in patagonia | $5,000 |
| Hudson River Sloop Clearwater | General support | $5,000 |
| Climate Central | General support | $5,000 |
| Scenic America | General budget | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carmen Reyes
- Laurance Rockefeller
- Charles M Clusen
- John H Adams
- Frances G Beinecke
- Fred I Kent III
- Story Clark Resor
- Cathleen Douglas Stone
- Winsome McIntosh
- Angela Ardolic
Questions people ask
Does American Conservation Association Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Carmen reyes - no submission deadlines.
How much does American Conservation Association Inc give?
$107,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs American Conservation Association Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Carmen Reyes (Treasurer), Laurance Rockefeller (Trustee & PR), Charles M Clusen (Executive Di) and John H Adams (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does American Conservation Association Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.