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Wildlife Conservation Society

Bronx, New York  ·  EIN 131740011  ·  Private foundation

Wildlife Conservation Society is a private foundation based in Bronx, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $11.7M in grants paid and $1.11B in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 219 individual grants from this funder — $37.3M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$11.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$1.11B
Total assets
219
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Wildlife Conservation Society funds

Wildlife Conservation Society's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Wildlife Conservation Society, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
World Wildlife Fund
Conservation
Washington, DC$4.2M2017
World Wildlife Fund
Conservation
Washington, DC$3.0M2018
World Wildlife Fund
Conservation
Washington, DC$2.4M2022
Nature Conservancy
Conservation
Arlington, VA$1.1M2017
Nature Conservancy
Conservation
Arlington, VA$1.1M2022
World Wildlife Fund
Conservation
Washington, DC$909K2020
Nature Conservancy
CONSERVATION
Arlington, VA$765K2018
Woods Hole Research Center
Conservation
Falmouth, MA$714K2023
Jane Goodall Institute
Conservation
Vienna, VA$602K2018
Nature Conservancy
Conservation
Arlington, VA$549K2023
Internews Network
CONSERVATION
Arcata, CA$508K2023
National Audubon Society Inc
CONSERVATION
New York, NY$496K2018
Nature Conservancy
CONSERVATION
Arlington, VA$480K2020
World Wildlife Fund
Conservation
Washington, DC$469K2023
Re Wild
conservation
Austin, TX$458K2023

Wildlife Conservation Society giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$9.8M
2018$8.2M
2020$4.0M
2022$8.3M
2023$7.0M

How to apply for funding from Wildlife Conservation Society

Wildlife Conservation Society's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at wcs.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Wildlife Conservation Society

Does Wildlife Conservation Society accept grant applications?
Wildlife Conservation Society's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Wildlife Conservation Society fund?
Wildlife Conservation Society's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include World Wildlife Fund, World Wildlife Fund, World Wildlife Fund. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Wildlife Conservation Society give in grants?
Wildlife Conservation Society reported $11.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $37.3M over 219 grants.
Where is Wildlife Conservation Society located?
Wildlife Conservation Society is based in Bronx, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131740011.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wildlife Conservation Society's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Wildlife Conservation Society. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.