Public charity · Arlington, VA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $350K
- Typical grant
- $350K to $350K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $350K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 188 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2024): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $15.9M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.9M | $350K | 1 |
| 2024 | $52.5M | $250K | 2 |
How to apply
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Board and officers
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- Daniel TishmanChair
- Paul E HagenVice chair
- Julie G BarkerDirector
- Gregory A BeardDirector (until 6/2/2025)
- Thomas M Belk JrDirector
- David P BozemanDirector
- Ingrid C BurkeDirector
- Todd J CarterDirector
- J Storey CharbonnetDirector
- Charles R CheringtonDirector
- Kimberlee R CornettDirector
- Luis A De La GarzaDirector (until 9/17/2025)
- Jennifer L HernandezDirector
- Shameek KonarDirector
- Jill L Long ThompsonDirector
- Thruston B Morton IIIDirector
- Kevyn D OrrDirector
- David M TurkDirector
- Jay F WagleyDirector (until 9/17/2025)
- Richard W WagnerDirector
- James M WhitehurstDirector
- Lawrence A SelzerCeo & president
- John S GilbertEvp & cfo
- Monica A GarrisonSvp & treasurer
- Margaret A MccantsBoard sec & con acq director
- Dean H CannonEvp & general counsel
- Matthew S SextonSvp conservation acquisition
- Mark W ElsbreeSvp conservation acquisition
- Evan H SmithSvp conservation ventures
- Kelly M ReedSvp government relations
- Charles Francis SlingsbySvp energy transition & corporate sustainablility
- Jeffrey LiebertSvp capital investments
- Brian DanglerSvp & director of working forest fund
- Elizabeth PalmerVp of human resources
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Conservation of natural resources, sustainable economic & community development
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | Nashville, Davidson County | Conservation of natural resources, sustainable economic & community development | $350K |
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