How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Each year, in advance of the annual meeting, the trustees select the grantees to be considered for funding and invite them to submit an application for a suggested amount. The application narrative should describe how the organization would use the grant funds, and if it will be renewal funding, how the prior year's grant funds were expended. Organizations that have not recieved a grant in the past may be asked to provide financial information. Occasionaly, organizations that are new to the foundation may be invited to submit a letter of i… Contact: Whittier Trust Company of Nevada, 100 W Liberty Street Suite 890, Reno, Nv, 7756865400
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedo Intercultural CenterTucson, AZ | General operating support | $25K |
| Bonobo Conservation InitiativeWashington, DC | General operating support | $25K |
| Sky Island AllianceTucson, AZ | Border wildlife study | $25K |
| Orangutan Foundation InternationalLos Angeles, CA | General operating support | $25K |
| Amboseli Trust for ElephantsNewburyport, MA | General operating support | $23K |
| Cetos Research OrganizaationBerkley, CA | Viva vaquita core program | $19K |
| Jane Goodall InstituteWashington, DC | Roots and shoots program | $10K |
| Arizona Land and Water TrustTucson, AZ | General operating support | $10K |
| Mountain Area Preservaton FdnTruckee, CA | Advocacy planned giving program | $10K |
| NivasDenver, CO | General operating support | $10K |
| Native Seeds-SearchTucson, AZ | General operating support | $10K |
By state: Arizona 4 · California 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Colorado 1
About this foundation
G a Binney Conservation Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of George a Binney, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does G a Binney Conservation Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does G a Binney Conservation Foundation Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $191K across 11 grants, a median of $19K.
Where does G a Binney Conservation Foundation Trust give?
Arizona (4 grants), California (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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