Nature Defense Foundation
Invitation OnlyHudson, New York · EIN 47-3469805 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$223K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
75% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonder Dog Rescue | Hamburg, NY | To support exempt activities | $150,000 |
| Return to Freedom | Lompoc, CA | To support exempt activities | $50,000 |
| Orville Schell Farms Preserve | Fairfax, CA | To support exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | New York, NY | To support exempt activities | $5,000 |
| Center for Biological Research | Tucson, AZ | To support exempt activities | $5,000 |
| New York Harbor Sailing Foundation | Jersey City, NJ | To support exempt activities | $1,710 |
| Rolda - Romanian League for Defense of Animals | Crofton, MD | To support exempt activities | $1,000 |
| Act Blue Charities | Somerville, MA | To support exempt activities | $400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,110 | 8 |
| 2023 | $306,440 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349102249
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3469805
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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