The Biophilia Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChester, Maryland · EIN 52-2199334 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$670K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $50,000.
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
94% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlands Network | Salt Lake City, UT | Habitat/Land conservation | $100,000 |
| Sageland Collaborative | Salt Lake City, UT | Habitat/Land conservation | $80,000 |
| Chesapeake Wildlife Heritage Inc | Chester, MD | Habitat/Land conservation | $75,000 |
| Rio Bravo Restoration | Terlingua, TX | Habitat/Land conservation | $60,000 |
| Borderlands Restoration Network | Patagonia, AZ | Habitat/Land conservation | $50,000 |
| Trees Water & People | Fort Collins, CO | Habitat/Land conservation | $50,000 |
| E3kfm Kundalini Fire Management | Crestone, CO | Habitat/Land conservation | $50,000 |
| LA Tierra Del Jaguar | Saint David, AZ | Habitat/Land conservation | $40,500 |
| Boulder Watershed Collective | Boulder, CO | Habitat/Land conservation | $30,000 |
| Localogy | Questa, NM | Habitat/Land conservation | $30,000 |
| Utah State University | Logan, UT | Habitat/Land conservation | $25,000 |
| Beaver Institute Inc | Southampton, MA | Habitat/Land conservation | $20,000 |
| Yellowstone to Uintas Connection | Mendon, UT | Habitat/Land conservation | $15,000 |
| Friends of the Yampa | Washington, DC | Habitat/Land conservation | $15,000 |
| The Wild Foundation | Boulder, CO | Habitat/Land conservation | $12,000 |
| Friends of the Rio de Flag | Flagstaff, AZ | Habitat/Land conservation | $10,000 |
| Forest Stewards Guild | Santa Fe, NM | Habitat/Land conservation | $4,000 |
| New Mexico Highlands University | Las Vegas, NM | Habitat/Land conservation | $3,200 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Watershed Collective | Boulder, CO | Habitat/Land conservation | $55,000 |
| E3kfm Kundalini Fire Management | Crestone, CO | Habitat/Land conservation | $50,000 |
| The Wild Foundation | Boulder, CO | Habitat/Land conservation | $12,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $669,700 | 21 |
| 2024 | $875,997 | 23 |
| 2023 | $750,879 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621359349102657
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2199334
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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