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Who funds The Nature Conservancy?

Lexington, Kentucky

5 private foundations reported grants to The Nature Conservancy in Lexington, Kentucky totaling $189,100 across 5 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was Meshewa Farm Foundation, with $100,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund The Nature Conservancy

All 5 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Meshewa Farm Foundation
Ohio · 2024
Unrestricted contribution1$100,000
The Muir House Foundation
Kentucky · 2025
Conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends.1$50,000
The Whippoorwill Family Foundation
Kentucky · 2024
For general charitable purposes1$36,000
Gardner Foundation Incorporated
Kentucky · 2024 · accepts applications
Conservation1$2,500
Rentch Family Foundation Inc
Kentucky · 2025
General support1$600

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

Using this list

A foundation that already gives to The Nature Conservancy gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Lexington. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.

Questions people ask

Who funds The Nature Conservancy?

Meshewa Farm Foundation, The Muir House Foundation, The Whippoorwill Family Foundation, Gardner Foundation Incorporated and Rentch Family Foundation Inc, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does The Nature Conservancy get from foundations?

$189,100 in 5 reported grants from 5 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Gardner Foundation Incorporated says in their filings that they accept applications.

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