Seaworld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
Historical FunderOrlando, Florida · EIN 11-3692807 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HENDRICK NOLLENS |
|---|---|
| Address | 6240 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando FL 32821 |
| Phone | 4072265181 |
| SWBGFUND@SEAWORLD.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT SWBG-CONSERVATIONFUND.ORGONLINE APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTION GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND AT SWBG-CONSERVATIONFUND.ORG |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Mammel Center | Sausalito, CA | General | $160,000 |
| Ampa Friends of the Manatee Associa | Manaus, BR | General | $75,000 |
| Wilderness Foundation Africa | Port Elizabeth, SF | General | $50,000 |
| Uganda Conservation Foundation | Masham, UG | General | $50,000 |
| Sanccob So African Foundation for T | Cape Town, SF | General | $50,000 |
| University of Hawaii | Honolulu, HI | General | $30,000 |
| Tusk Trust | Kenya, SF | General | $20,000 |
| Global Humane Conseervation Fund | Gqebeerha, SF | General | $10,000 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($1,492,730). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,937,730 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,130,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513089349101201
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 11-3692807
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.