Private foundation · EIN 83-3823125 · Boston, Massachusetts · Animal welfare

Preservation of At-Risk Wildlife Paw Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $370K total, median $50K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$370K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in MA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.2M

Grants paid in 2024

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
African Parks Foundation of AmericaNew York, NYAfrican wildlife protection$100K
Wildlife Conservation NetworkSan Francisco, CAAfrican wildlife protection$100K
Big Life FoundationRidgefield, WAAfrican wildlife protection$50K
Natural State LtdWilmington, DEAfrican wildlife protection$50K
Only One IncNew York, NYAfrican wildlife protection$50K
UndercurrentBrooklyn, NYAfrican wildlife protection$20K

By state: New York 3 · California 1 · Washington 1 · Delaware 1

About this foundation

Preservation of At-Risk Wildlife Paw Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Christopher N Dunn, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Preservation of At-Risk Wildlife Paw Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Preservation of At-Risk Wildlife Paw Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $370K across 6 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Preservation of At-Risk Wildlife Paw Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), California (1 grants), Washington (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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