Lily Pad Fund for Nature
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 87-3117427 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$62K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,435.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves | Dekalb, IL | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | San Francisco, CA | Andean Cat partner fund | $5,435 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | San Francisco, CA | Cheetah live guard dog -Botswana | $5,435 |
| Sky Island Alliance | Tucson, AZ | Funding for Path of Panther fencing | $5,000 |
| The Stewardship Network | Ann Arbor, MI | funds to establish a tool lending program for TSN Clusters which includes purchase of tools, setting up tracking and distribution of the… | $5,000 |
| Prairie Enthusiasts Inc | Viroqua, WI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,870 | 6 |
| 2023 | $35,800 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521299349103112
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3117427
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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