The Wilderness Society
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 530167933 · Private foundation
Based in Washington, District of Columbia, The Wilderness Society has awarded $12.4M across 384 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to The Wilderness Society Action Fund. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Wilderness Society funds
The Wilderness Society's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation, higher education, lgbtq rights.
Populations it has supported include lgbtq people.
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 Wilderness Society Action Fund CONSERVATION PROJECTS | Washington, DC | $320K | 2022 |
| The Wilderness Society Action Fund CONSERVATION PROJECTS | Washington, DC | $300K | 2024 |
| The Wilderness Society Action CONSERVATION PROJECTS | Washington, DC | $240K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from The Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society'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 wilderness.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Wilderness Society
- Does The Wilderness Society accept grant applications?
- The Wilderness Society'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 Wilderness Society fund?
- The Wilderness Society's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include The Wilderness Society Action Fund, The Wilderness Society Action. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Wilderness Society give in grants?
- The Wilderness Society's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $12.4M over 384 grants.
- Where is The Wilderness Society located?
- The Wilderness Society is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 530167933.
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