Private foundation · EIN 87-2103234 · Cullowhee, North Carolina · Environment

Atira Conservation Inc

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $405K total, median $30K. 17% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$405K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in NC
17%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trust for Public Land - Mid South ChapterTallahassee, FLLand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$80K
Gallatin Land TrustBozeman, MTLand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$75K
Alachua Conservation Trust IncGainesville, FLLand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$40K
Ky Natural Lands TrustBerea, KYLand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$40K
Wood River Land TrustHailley, IDLand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$40K
Highlands - Cashiers Land TrustHighlands, NCLand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$30K
Ne Wilderness TrustMontpelier, VTLand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$30K
Vital Ground FoundationMissoula, MTLand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$20K
Mainspring Conservation TrustFranklin, NCLand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$18K
Oregon Desert Land TrustsPortland, ORLand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$17K
The North American Land TrustChadds Ford, PALand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$10K
Mississippi Valley ConservancyLacrosse, WILand conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose$5,545

By state: Florida 2 · Montana 2 · North Carolina 2 · Kentucky 1 · Idaho 1 · Vermont 1

About this foundation

Atira Conservation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cullowhee, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Atira Conservation Inc 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 Atira Conservation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $405K across 12 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Atira Conservation Inc give?

Florida (2 grants), Montana (2 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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