The Trust for Public Land
San Francisco, California · EIN 237222333 · Private foundation
The Trust for Public Land is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $58.3M in grants paid and $232.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 225 individual grants from this funder — $27.3M awarded across 2018–2023 — including its support for environment & conservation. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Trust for Public Land funds
The Trust for Public Land's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy PROJECT CONTRIBUTION/SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $3.6M | 2020 |
| Rivers and Mountains Conservancy GRANTS | Los Angeles, CA | $2.0M | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc STEWARDSHIP | Missoula, MT | $2.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Trust for Public Land
The Trust for Public Land'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 tpl.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Trust for Public Land
- Does The Trust for Public Land accept grant applications?
- The Trust for Public Land'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 The Trust for Public Land fund?
- The Trust for Public Land's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include The Nature Conservancy, Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Trust for Public Land give in grants?
- The Trust for Public Land reported $58.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.3M over 225 grants.
- Where is The Trust for Public Land located?
- The Trust for Public Land is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237222333.
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