Wetland Foundation
Historical FunderBaton Rouge, Louisiana · EIN 26-6351192 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,600.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WETLAND FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 631 MILLGATE PLACE, BATON ROUGE LA 70808 |
| Phone | 2257698042 |
| Form and materials | Any student currently enrolled full-time at an academic institution in the USA and who meets the specific criteria for one of the types of grants listed in Part XV, d.The application package should include five components:1. A 1-2 page resume and a separate photograph (head and shoulders).2.Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) records.3.2 letters of support, one from your department chair and/or advisor who can attest to your academic standing, academic financial status, and interest in wetlands. The letters must include departmental or official letterhead and complete contact information and should be sent separately by your references via email.4.Your current and pending support, including that of your major advisor, as it applies to your graduate program (C&P.doc).5.Description of how the grant would be spent (depends on type), including a budget (budget.doc): |
| Deadlines | None Currently |
| Restrictions | Restrictions of these grants are as follows:1. Student must be currently enrolled full-time at an academic institution in the USA and who meets the specific criteria for one of the types of grants listed2. Demonstrated interest in wetland science. Travel grants are to support participation in wetland science education and research activities. The successful grantee will demonstrate this interest in the application package.3. Demonstrated intent to use the grant for wetland science-related activities. The successful grantee will clearly document this intent in the application package.4. Demonstrated aptitude to succeed in a wetland science career. The successful grantee will clearly document their potential to succeed in pursuit of a career in wetland science.5. Demonstrated need for the grant. Travel grants are meant to aid promising students with limited travel funds. The successful grantee will demonstrate need in the application package and document it through current and pending su |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Scholarship assistance | $2,000 |
| University of Colorado Boulder | Denver, CO | Scholarship assistance | $1,600 |
| University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT | Scholarship assistance | $1,600 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Scholarship assistance | $1,600 |
| Texas Am University | Corpus Christi, TX | Scholarship assistance | $1,000 |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship assistance | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,800 | 6 |
| 2023 | $6,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503009349100960
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-6351192
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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