Environment & Conservation Grant Funders in South Dakota
50 foundations with a documented environment & conservation focus have made grants to South Dakota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $38.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 50 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active environment & conservation funders in South Dakota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total South Dakota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waitt Foundation | South Dakota | $22.4M | 6 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Bush Foundation | Minnesota | $2.8M | 4 | 2024 |
| 3 | World Wildlife Fund Inc | District of Columbia | $1.6M | 14 | 2024 |
| 4 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | $1.4M | 18 | 2023 |
| 5 | Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc | New York | $1.2M | 4 | 2024 |
| 6 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $1.2M | 5 | 2022 |
| 7 | Northwest Area Foundation | Minnesota | $1.0M | 5 | 2022 |
| 8 | The Mcknight Foundation | Minnesota | $526K | 7 | 2024 |
| 9 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $438K | 2 | 2024 |
| 10 | Patagoniaorg | California | $432K | 20 | 2025 |
| 11 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $400K | 2 | 2023 |
| 12 | Minnesota-wisconsin Chapter | Minnesota | $382K | 4 | 2023 |
| 13 | Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc | Montana | $350K | 6 | 2024 |
| 14 | Seventh Generation Foundation Inc | Vermont | $336K | 4 | 2022 |
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The funders above are the biggest environment & conservation funders in South Dakota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 50 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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