American Conservation Association Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-1874023 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CARMEN REYES |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA ROOM 2500, NEW YORK NY 10020 |
| Phone | 2126005009 |
| Form and materials | CARMEN REYES LETTER WITH DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT, BUDGET, POSSIBLE MATCHING FUNDS |
| Deadlines | CARMEN REYES - NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | CARMEN REYES - GRANTS TO NON-PROFITS REGARDING CONSERVATION & ENVIROMENTAL ISSUES. GRANTS ARE NOT AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catskill Mountainkeeper | Livingston Manor, NY | General budget | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | For land program | $25,000 |
| Open Space Institute | New York, NY | 10K general 5K william mchenry | $15,000 |
| Clientearth US | New York, NY | General budget | $5,000 |
| Conservation Int'l Foundation | Arlington, VA | General budget | $5,000 |
| Placemakingx | Brooklyn, NY | General budget | $5,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Inc | Poughkeepsie, NY | General budget | $5,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Alaska public land | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Conservation work in patagonia | $5,000 |
| Hudson River Sloop Clearwater | Beacon, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Climate Central | Princeton, NJ | General support | $5,000 |
| Scenic America | Washington, DC | General budget | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catskill Mountainkeeper | Livingston Manor, NY | General budget | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Land program in NY | $25,000 |
| Open Space Institute | New York, NY | 20K general 15K william mchenry | $25,000 |
| Scenic Hudson | Poughkeepsie, NY | General budget | $10,000 |
| Clientearth US | New York, NY | General budget | $5,000 |
| Conservation Int'l Foundation | Arlington, VA | General budget | $5,000 |
| Placemaking X | Brooklyn, NY | General budget | $5,000 |
| Scenic America | Washington, DC | General budget | $5,000 |
| The Wilderness Society | Washington, DC | Alaska public lands | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | Conservation work in patagonia | $5,000 |
| Hudson River Sloop Cleanwater | Beacon, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Climate Central | Princeton, NJ | Genral support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $102,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $107,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349104045
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-1874023
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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