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March Conservation Fund is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is Laurel M Samuels Pres. It holds total assets of $77.9M. Annual income is reported at $45.8M. Total assets have grown from $6.7M in 2011 to $77.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, March Conservation Fund has made 257 grants totaling $12.8M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $2.1M in 2020 to $3.8M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $6.9M distributed across 132 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $603K, with an average award of $50K. The foundation has supported 91 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Virginia, New York, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$36K
Largest Grant
$422K
Based on 58 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No direct charitable activities. The march conservation fund is a grantmaking foundation.
March Conservation Fund primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 257 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, VA, NY.
March Conservation Fund has distributed a total of $12.8M across 257 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $50K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $603K.
March Conservation Fund typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
March Conservation Fund is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan A Samuels | President | $30K | $14K | $44K |
| Brent M Samuels | Secretary | $24K | $14K | $38K |
| Laurel M Samuels | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sidney P Samuels | CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$77.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$77.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
257
Total Giving
$12.8M
Average Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
91
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Bird ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT $549,345: RESTRICTED SUPPORT $54,071 | The Plains, VA | $603K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation NetworkRESTRICTED SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $428K | 2023 |
| Cornell UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Ithaca, NY | $341K | 2023 |
| Friends Of Birdlife InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $322K | 2023 |
| Vanguard CharitableGENERAL SUPPORT | Warwick, RI | $300K | 2023 |
| Jocotoco Conservation FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Baltimore, MD | $200K | 2023 |
| Golden Gate National Parks ConservancyRESTRICTED SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $127K | 2023 |
| Resources Legacy FundRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Mandai Nature FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Singapore | $100K | 2023 |
| Rainforest TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Warrenton, VA | $100K | 2023 |
| Uc Santa Cruz FoundationRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Santa Cruz, CA | $82K | 2023 |
| Rainforest Action NetworkGENERAL SUPPORT $1,000; RESTRICTED SUPPORT $75,000 | San Francisco, CA | $76K | 2023 |
| Point Blue Conservation ScienceGENERAL SUPPORT | Petaluma, CA | $76K | 2023 |
| Oriental Bird ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Bedford | $76K | 2023 |
| Justice OutsideRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Island ConservationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Cruz, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family & Childrens ServicesRESTRICTED SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $65K | 2023 |
| American Society For Protection OfRESTRICTED SUPPORT | New York, NY | $65K | 2023 |
| Watershed Research Training CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Hayfork, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Appalachian VoicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Boone, NC | $50K | 2023 |
| Cultural Fire Management CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | Hoopa, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Ucsf FoundationRESTRICTED SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Audubon Canyon RanchRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Stinson Beach, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Audubon CaliforniaRESTRICTED SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $39K | 2023 |
| African Bird ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Pembroke Street | $25K | 2023 |
| Earth Island Institutenature In The CitRESTRICTED SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Ornithological Society Of Middle EaGENERAL SUPPORT | Bedfordshire | $25K | 2023 |
| Nature IsraelGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Neotropical Birding ConservationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bedfordshire | $25K | 2023 |
| MkwcRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Happy Camp, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Climate RideGENERAL SUPPORT | Missoula, MT | $23K | 2023 |
| San Francisco Early Music SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Bay Nature InstituteRESTRICTED SUPPORT $12,000;GENERAL SUPPORT $2,000 | Berkeley, CA | $14K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| The Climate CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Rosa, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Earth League InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Outward Bound CaliforniaGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Mendocino Land TrustGENERAL SUPPORT | Ft Bragg, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sf JazzGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Earth JusticeGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| The Bird School ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Cruz, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Home Senior Living FoundatioGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Montgomery, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| Environment For The AmericasRESTRICTED SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $5K | 2023 |
| Psychoanalytic Institute Of Northern CaGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| University Of Hawaii FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Land Trust AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Parks ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $3K | 2023 |
| California Native Plant SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $3K | 2023 |
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