Gwydion Fund for Wild Nature
Preselected recipients only
Gwydion Fund for Wild Nature is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $543,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$543,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.8 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $455,500 the year before.
67% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $406,500 | 27 | $5.4 million |
| 2023 | $669,250 | 51 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $455,500 | 10 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $543,000 | 21 | $3.8 million |
How to apply
Gwydion Fund for Wild Nature 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 Gwydion Fund for Wild Nature funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 9 | $305,000 |
| California | 3 | $82,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $73,000 |
| New York | 2 | $60,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural History Institute | General | $100,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity Inc | General operating | $80,000 |
| ACLU | General | $50,000 |
| Cosmos Theatre Arts | General | $50,000 |
| The Pad Project | General support | $50,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | General | $30,000 |
| Oceana | General | $30,000 |
| Earthjustice | General | $25,000 |
| Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance | General support | $20,000 |
| Apache Stronghold | General | $15,000 |
| Greenpeace | General purpose | $15,000 |
| National Public Radio | General | $15,000 |
| American Rivers | General | $10,000 |
| Colorado Plateau Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Prescott Film Society | General operating | $10,000 |
| Wolf Conservation Center | General | $10,000 |
| Inaturalist | General | $7,000 |
| Knau | General | $5,000 |
| Launch Pad Teen Center | General | $5,000 |
| Iowa State University Foundation | General | $3,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tyson Fitzmorris
- Michaela Carter
Questions people ask
Does Gwydion Fund for Wild Nature accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gwydion Fund for Wild Nature give?
$543,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Gwydion Fund for Wild Nature?
Its 2025 filing lists Tyson Fitzmorris (Director/President/Treasurer) and Michaela Carter (Director/Secretary).
What does Gwydion Fund for Wild Nature fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.