National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 521384139 · Private foundation
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $469.3M in giving and $3.56B in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 6,570 individual grants from this funder — $2.08B awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What National Fish and Wildlife Foundation funds
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, foster youth, indigenous, low-income communities, older adults, veterans.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Coastal Protection & Restoration CONSERVATION PROJECTS | Baton Rouge, LA | $99.0M | 2022 |
| La Coastal Protection & Restoration Various Conserv Proj | Baton Rouge, LA | $69.6M | 2017 |
| La Coastal Protection & Restoration VARIOUS CONSERVATION | Baton Rouge, LA | $64.9M | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at nfwf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
- Does National Fish and Wildlife Foundation accept grant applications?
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does National Fish and Wildlife Foundation fund?
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include La Coastal Protection & Restoration. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does National Fish and Wildlife Foundation give in grants?
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $469.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.08B over 6,570 grants.
- Where is National Fish and Wildlife Foundation located?
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 521384139.
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