Funding search · EIN 132041622 · Wales, MA

The Norcross Wildlife Foundation

Name: The Norcross Wildlife Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

82
grants reported: $589,650
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $2,500
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

municipal gift conservation land access economy education environmental

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

19 grants matching “municipal” · $287,000

$50,000
Town of Wales · Wales, MA · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$25,000
Town of Monson · Monson, MA · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$10,000
Town of Stafford · Stafford Springs, CT · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$5,000
Town of Holland Ma · Holland, MA · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Town of Brimfield (Ma) · Brimfield, MA · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Town of Union · Union, CT · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$50,000
Town of Wales · Wales, MA · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$25,000
Town of Monson · Monson, MA · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$10,000
Town of Stafford · Stafford Springs, CT · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$5,000
Town of Holland Ma · Holland, MA · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Town of Union · Union, CT · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Town of Brimfield (Ma) · Brimfield, MA · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$50,000
Town of Wales · Wales, MA · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$25,000
Town of Monson · Monson, MA · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$10,000
Town of Stafford · Stafford Springs, CT · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$5,000
Town of Holland Ma · Holland, MA · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Town of Union · Union, CT · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Town of Brimfield (Ma) · Brimfield, MA · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,000
Town of Wales Parks Commission · Wales, MA · 2022
Municipal grant for new park benches at sichol colony blvd on lake george

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Town of Wales5 grants · $190,000
Town of Monson5 grants · $105,000
Opacum Land Trustmassconn3 grants · $77,500
Town of Stafford4 grants · $40,000
Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust1 grant · $25,000
Opacum Land Trustmassconn Sustainable Forest Project1 grant · $20,000
Town of Holland Ma3 grants · $15,000
Lincoln Land Conservation Trust3 grants · $10,000
Town of Union4 grants · $10,000
Town of Brimfield (Ma)3 grants · $7,500

Giving over time

$143,500

2022

$136,650

2023

$142,000

2024

$167,500

2025

Grant history

All 82 reported grants, largest first.

$50,000
Town of Wales · Wales, MA · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$50,000
Town of Wales · Wales, MA · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$50,000
Town of Wales · Wales, MA · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$27,500
Opacum Land Trustmassconn · Sturbridge, MA · 2023
Unrestricted grant to facilitate and implement the work of massconn.
$25,000
Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust · Athol, MA · 2025
For the indigenous fellowship program
$25,000
Town of Monson · Monson, MA · 2025
Esg pri grants
$25,000
Opacum Land Trustmassconn · Sturbridge, MA · 2024
Unrestricted grant to facilitate and implement the work of massconn.
$25,000
Town of Monson · Monson, MA · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$25,000
Town of Monson · Monson, MA · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$25,000
Opacum Land Trustmassconn · Sturbridge, MA · 2022
Unrestricted grant to facilitate and implement the work of massconn.
$25,000
Town of Monson · Monson, MA · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$23,000
Town of Wales · Wales, MA · 2025
Esg pri grants
$20,000
Opacum Land Trustmassconn Sustainable Forest Project · Sturbridge, MA · 2025
Annual unrestricted grant to facilitate and implement the work of massconn.
$17,000
Town of Wales · Wales, MA · 2025
Esg pri grants
$10,000
Town of Stafford · Stafford Springs, CT · 2025
Esg pri grants
$10,000
Town of Stafford · Stafford Springs, CT · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$10,000
Town of Stafford · Stafford Springs, CT · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$10,000
Town of Stafford · Stafford Springs, CT · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$5,000
Town of Holland · Holland, MA · 2025
Esg pri grants
$5,000
Town of Monson · Monson, MA · 2025
Esg pri grants
$5,000
Lincoln Land Conservation Trust · Lincoln, MA · 2024
For general operating support.
$5,000
Town of Holland Ma · Holland, MA · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$5,000
Town of Holland Ma · Holland, MA · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$5,000
Town of Holland Ma · Holland, MA · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Atlantic White Shark Conservancy · North Chatham, MA · 2025
Current research is focused on white shark movement and behavior with a special emphasis on public safety. In addition, the results of their analysis to estimate population size was published as the feature article in m… read allCurrent research is focused on white shark movement and behavior with a special emphasis on public safety. In addition, the results of their analysis to estimate population size was published as the feature article in marine ecology progress series. less
$2,500
Billion Oyster Project · New York, NY · 2025
New york waterways ecosystem restoration focusing on reintroduction of native oysters and environmental education.
$2,500
Connecticut River Conservancy · Greenfield, MA · 2025
To support the connecticut river
$2,500
Eagle Eye Institute · Peru, MA · 2025
For general operational costs in support of summer programming 2026.
$2,500
Lincoln Land Conservation Trust · Lincoln, MA · 2025
For general operating support
$2,500
Newhouse Wildlife Rescue · Chelmsford, MA · 2025
Newhouse wildlife rescue provides critical rehab services for injured and orphanned wildlife. In keeping with the nwf strategic plan, newhouse wildlife rescue supports an education and conservation mission.
$2,500
Nipmuc Indian Council Nipmuc Cultural Hunt & Fish · Sutton, MA · 2025
To support nchf programs
$2,500
Town of Brimfield · Brimfield, MA · 2025
Esg pri grants
$2,500
Town of Union · Endwell, NY · 2025
Esg pri grants
$2,500
Vermont Center for Ecostudies · White River Junction, VT · 2025
To be used towards vce mission
$2,500
Wales Public Library · Wales, MA · 2025
Esg pri grants
$2,500
Wales Senior Center · Wales, MA · 2025
Esg pri grants
$2,500
Billion Oyster Project · New York, NY · 2024
For general programming that supports their mission.
$2,500
Black Farmer Fund · New York, NY · 2024
To help expand climate smart workshops and skills share to black farmers on climate resiliency.
$2,500
Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust Co Resist · Boston, MA · 2024
To support "on the way", a video documented helping tour, which will build the black agricultural community and provide education in sustainable regenerative farming practices in and around the northeast.
$2,500
Town of Brimfield (Ma) · Brimfield, MA · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Town of Union · Union, CT · 2024
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Umass Foundation · Amherst, MA · 2024
Dept of environmental conservation for the diamondback terrapin project.
$2,500
Berkshire Agricultural Ventures · Great Barrington, MA · 2023
Funds will provide farmers with business technical assistance and educational events on climate-smart management practices, climate adaptation, and climate risk assessment, as well as host public forums, climate ag even… read allFunds will provide farmers with business technical assistance and educational events on climate-smart management practices, climate adaptation, and climate risk assessment, as well as host public forums, climate ag events, tours, and soil testing education. less
$2,500
Billion Oyster Project · New York, NY · 2023
For general programming that supports their mission.
$2,500
The Atowi Project · Brattleboro, VT · 2023
To support their mission. Fiscal sponsor is retreat farms.
$2,500
Town of Brimfield (Ma) · Brimfield, MA · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Town of Union · Union, CT · 2023
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Lincoln Land Conservation Trust · Lincoln, MA · 2022
For general operating support
$2,500
Massachusetts Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit Dec · Amherst, MA · 2022
To support the research on the federally endangered bog turtle; to assess population trends and effects of habitat management and develop a protocol for identifying potential novel sites based on vegetation and hydrolog… read allTo support the research on the federally endangered bog turtle; to assess population trends and effects of habitat management and develop a protocol for identifying potential novel sites based on vegetation and hydrology. less
$2,500
Susu Community Farm Via Retreat Farm · Brattleboro, VT · 2022
General operations, costs associated with this year's farming season.
$2,500
The Atowi Project · Brattleboro, VT · 2022
To support their mission. Fiscal sponsor is retreat farms.
$2,500
Town of Brimfield (Ma) · Brimfield, MA · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,500
Town of Union · Union, CT · 2022
Unrestricted municipal gift
$2,000
Opacum Land Trust · Sturbridge, MA · 2025
To go toward land protection, conservation management and educational activities.
$2,000
Hardwick Pond Preservation Association · Hardwick, MA · 2024
To assist with invasive plant management.
$2,000
Billion Oyster Project · New York, NY · 2022
For general programming that supports their mission.
$2,000
Town of Wales Parks Commission · Wales, MA · 2022
Municipal grant for new park benches at sichol colony blvd on lake george
$1,500
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History · Brewster, MA · 2025
The mission of the cape cod museum of natural history is to inspire appreciation, understanding, and stewardship of our natural environment and wildlife through discovery and learning.
$1,500
Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition · Sudbury, MA · 2025
This grant would be to support mltc's general operating budget. Mltc is the umbrella supporting organization for all land trusts in massachusetts focused on trainings, advocacy, and technical assistance to advance land … read allThis grant would be to support mltc's general operating budget. Mltc is the umbrella supporting organization for all land trusts in massachusetts focused on trainings, advocacy, and technical assistance to advance land conservation in the state. less
$1,500
Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition · Sudbury, MA · 2024
To support mltc's general operating budget.
$1,500
Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition · Sudbury, MA · 2023
To support mltc's general operating budget.
$1,500
Massachusetts Land Trust Coalition · Sudbury, MA · 2022
To support mltc's general operating budget.
$1,250
Catskill Mountainkeeper · Hurleyville, NY · 2024
To support catskill mountainkeeper's mission to protect their region's wild lands and natural resources, support smart development to sustainably grow our economy, nurture healthy communities, and accelerate the transit… read allTo support catskill mountainkeeper's mission to protect their region's wild lands and natural resources, support smart development to sustainably grow our economy, nurture healthy communities, and accelerate the transition to a 100% clean energy future in new york and beyond. less
$1,250
Grownyc · New York, NY · 2024
For programs that focus on issues of: open space, waste reduction, food access and farmland preservation, resource conservation and protection, and creating the next generation of environmental stewards.
$1,250
Catskill Mountainkeeper · Hurleyville, NY · 2023
To support catskill mountainkeeper's mission to protect their region's wild lands and natural resources, support smart development to sustainably grow our economy, nurture healthy communities, and accelerate the transit… read allTo support catskill mountainkeeper's mission to protect their region's wild lands and natural resources, support smart development to sustainably grow our economy, nurture healthy communities, and accelerate the transition to a 100% clean energy future in new york and beyond. less
$1,250
Grownyc · New York, NY · 2023
For programs that focus on issues of: open space, waste reduction, food access and farmland preservation, resource conservation and protection, and creating the next generation of environmental stewards.
$1,250
Catskill Mountainkeeper · Hurleyville, NY · 2022
To support catskill mountainkeeper's mission to protect their region's wild lands and natural resources, support smart development to sustainably grow our economy, nurture healthy communities, and accelerate the transit… read allTo support catskill mountainkeeper's mission to protect their region's wild lands and natural resources, support smart development to sustainably grow our economy, nurture healthy communities, and accelerate the transition to a 100% clean energy future in new york and beyond. less
$1,250
Grownyc · New York, NY · 2022
For programs that focus on issues of: open space, waste reduction, food access and farmland preservation, resource conservation and protection, and creating the next generation of environmental stewards.
$1,000
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture · South Deerfield, MA · 2025
To support cisa's general operating fund. Cisa supports farmers and the local food economy in norcross's region including advancing land conservation, assisting farmers of color gaining access to land.
$1,000
Earthwatch Institute · Newton, MA · 2025
Earthwatch allows everyday citizens to join scientific research teams and conservation efforts worldwide to develop skills as citizen scientist.
$1,000
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture · South Deerfield, MA · 2024
To support cisa's general operating fund. Cisa supports farmers and the local food economy in norcross's region including advancing land conservation, assisting farmers of color gaining access to land.
$1,000
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture · South Deerfield, MA · 2023
To support cisa's general operating fund. Cisa supports farmers and the local food economy in norcross's region including advancing land conservation, assisting farmers of color gaining access to land.
$1,000
Three Rivers Firefighters Association · Three Rivers, MA · 2023
Funds to be used to assist the association and the department with the purchase of a utility truck, which will be used in the department's mission to protect lives and property and to conserve the environment. The vehic… read allFunds to be used to assist the association and the department with the purchase of a utility truck, which will be used in the department's mission to protect lives and property and to conserve the environment. The vehicle will also be used to support the department's efforts in brush and wildland fires. less
$1,000
Crc Connecticut River Conservancy · Greenfield, MA · 2022
To be applied at the discretion of the development director.
$1,000
Kestrel Land Trust · Amherst, MA · 2022
For application to the promise to the valley campaign
$1,000
Latino Outdoorscommunity Initiatives · Oakland, CA · 2022
For outdoor conservation education programming and logistical support
$1,000
Soul Fire Farm Institute · Petersburg, NY · 2022
For general operations of soul fire farm which brings diverse communities together on their farmland to heal the land and share skills on sustainable agriculture, health, and environmental justice.
$650
Nahant Public Library · Nahant, MA · 2023
For eyes on owls educational experience for kids
$500
Three Rivers Firefighters Association · Three Rivers, MA · 2025
To be used towards the purchase of new indian cans for use in wildland firefighting. Lucas serves as president of trfa and has agreed to serve as the fiscal sponsor for local 5546 which does not yet hold npo status.
$500
Franklin Land Trust · Shelburne Falls, MA · 2022
To be used for equipment, materials, or supplies that support land conservation or program activities.
$500
Grownyc · New York, NY · 2022
For general programming that supports their mission.
$500
Palmer Public Library · Palmer, MA · 2022
For conservation education experience and/or materials.

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