Fort Worth Wildlife Conservation Fund
Preselected recipients only
Fort Worth Wildlife Conservation Fund is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $322,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $312,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$322,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$312,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $303,000 the year before.
67% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $336,000 | 2 | $6.3 million |
| 2023 | $303,000 | 1 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $322,000 | 3 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
Fort Worth Wildlife Conservation Fund 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 Fort Worth Wildlife Conservation Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $317,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Zoological Association | To support various programs at the fort worth zoo. | $312,000 |
| Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy | Using novel technology to investigate avian response to post oak savannah restoration | $5,000 |
| Caesar Kleber Wildlife Research Institute | Mountain lion ecology and management in the context of the us-mx border-barrier system | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee M Bass
- Ramona S Bass
- Thomas W White
- Pete Geren
- Gary Reese
Questions people ask
Does Fort Worth Wildlife Conservation Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fort Worth Wildlife Conservation Fund give?
$322,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fort Worth Wildlife Conservation Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Lee M Bass (President/Chmn./Treas./Dir), Ramona S Bass (Vice Pres./Vice Chmn./Dir), Thomas W White (Vice President/Secr/Dir) and Pete Geren (Vice President/Assist. Sec) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Fort Worth Wildlife Conservation Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and science and research.