Atira Conservation Inc
Invitation OnlyCullowhee, North Carolina · EIN 87-2103234 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$405K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $17,142 and $40,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust for Public Land - Mid South Chapter | Tallahassee, FL | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $80,000 |
| Gallatin Land Trust | Bozeman, MT | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $75,000 |
| Alachua Conservation Trust Inc | Gainesville, FL | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| KY Natural Lands Trust | Berea, KY | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | Hailley, ID | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Highlands - Cashiers Land Trust | Highlands, NC | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| NE Wilderness Trust | Montpelier, VT | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| Vital Ground Foundation | Missoula, MT | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Mainspring Conservation Trust | Franklin, NC | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $17,801 |
| Oregon Desert Land Trusts | Portland, OR | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $17,142 |
| The North American Land Trust | Chadds Ford, PA | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Valley Conservancy | LaCrosse, WI | Land conservation to further the foundation's charitable purpose | $5,545 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $405,488 | 12 |
| 2024 | $361,058 | 12 |
| 2023 | $290,050 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642199349101159
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2103234
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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