Wilson Conservation Trust
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 48-6399970 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $1,500.
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
82% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finch Research Network | Cincinnatus, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Flagstaff, AZ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy Inc | Washington, DC | General Support | $5,000 |
| Panthera Corp | New York, NY | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Phillippi Crest Club Inc | Sarasota, FL | Donation | $1,500 |
| Vermont Center for Ecostudies | Norwich, VT | Donation | $1,000 |
| American Birding Association | Colorado Springs, CO | Donation | $1,000 |
| Schlitz Audobon Nature Center | Milwaukee, WI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Loon Preservation Committee | Moultonborough, NH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of the Rio Grande Nature Ct | Albuquerque, NM | Donation | $1,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | Boston, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Charles River Watershed Assn | Boston, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| National Loon Center | Crosslake, MN | Donation | $1,000 |
| Elberta Labor Heritage Center | Elberta, MI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of MVY Radio | West Tisbury, MA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Florida Ornithlogical Society | Gainesville, FL | Donation | $500 |
| Sarasota Audubon Society | Sarasota, FL | Donation | $26 |
The return also lists 11 grants to individuals ($14,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,526 | 28 |
| 2024 | $50,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640589349100104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 48-6399970
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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