The Fair Ways Foundation

What they fund

nativecourseimprovenaturalareasbiodiversitygolfhabitats

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.

1 grant matching “whilst” · $20,000

• $20,000

  The Leicestershire Golf Club · 2023

  Creation and improvement of natural habitats within the bounds of The Leicestershire Golf Club's land in order to increase biodiversity and provide shelter, wildlife corridors and food for the wildlife present around th… read allCreation and improvement of natural habitats within the bounds of The Leicestershire Golf Club's land in order to increase biodiversity and provide shelter, wildlife corridors and food for the wildlife present around the golf course whilst creating a visual impact for all users of the land. less

Top recipients

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

• Ohio Bluebird Society1 grant · $25,000
• Audubon International1 grant · $25,000
• McHenry County Conservation Foundation1 grant · $25,000
• Scottish Wildlife Trust1 grant · $25,000
• Curry Watersheds Nonprofit1 grant · $22,500
• Bats Without Borders1 grant · $20,471
• The Leicestershire Golf Club1 grant · $20,000
• Nairn Dunbar Golf Links1 grant · $20,000
• Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club1 grant · $20,000
• Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association1 grant · $20,000

Giving over time

Grant history

All 42 reported grants, largest first.

• $25,000

  Audubon International · Troy, NY · 2024

  high-quality habitat for monarch butterflies

• $25,000

  Ohio Bluebird Society · Kirkland, OH · 2023

  Improve water quality, aesthetics, & wildlife habitat through the removal of invasive species and planting of native vegetation including wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees - reducing the maintenance and herbicide … read allImprove water quality, aesthetics, & wildlife habitat through the removal of invasive species and planting of native vegetation including wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, and trees - reducing the maintenance and herbicide application requirements while enhancing habitat for birds. less
• $25,000

  McHenry County Conservation Foundation · Richmond, IL · 2022

  Converting row crop production to high quality grassland

• $25,000

  Scottish Wildlife Trust · 2022

  Expanding the Irvine to Girvan Nectar Network

• $22,500

  Curry Watersheds Nonprofit · Gold Beach, OR · 2023

  Project will implement Year-4 Management to establish native riparian forest throughout the 20.54 acre (1.77 mile) Jack Creek Riparian Reserve.

• $20,471

  Bats Without Borders · 2024

  improve habitats and connectivity for insect pollinators, birds and bats

• $20,000

  The Leicestershire Golf Club · 2023

  Creation and improvement of natural habitats within the bounds of The Leicestershire Golf Club's land in order to increase biodiversity and provide shelter, wildlife corridors and food for the wildlife present around th… read allCreation and improvement of natural habitats within the bounds of The Leicestershire Golf Club's land in order to increase biodiversity and provide shelter, wildlife corridors and food for the wildlife present around the golf course whilst creating a visual impact for all users of the land. less
• $20,000

  Ventana Canyon Golf & Racquet Club · Tucson, AZ · 2023

  Converts 10,300 ft2 of irrigated grass lawn to native habitat.

• $20,000

  Evanston Wilmette Golf Course Association · Evanston, IL · 2022

  Canal Bank restoration

• $20,000

  Nairn Dunbar Golf Links · 2022

  Restoration and regeneration of traditional/ native links

• $18,500

  Royal Bercuit Golf Club · 2023

  To return the pond to its original shape and bring back biodiversity.

• $18,000

  Fox Meadow Golf Course · 2022

  Hedgerow development project - restoring the natural Acadian forests.

• $17,500

  Mohonk Preserve · New Paltz, NY · 2023

  To learn about environmental conservation using project-based learning and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math).

• $17,000

  Whitburn Golf Club Ltd · 2023

  Providing definition of gorse hedge grows on various designated parts of the golf course.

• $16,825

  Pawleys Plantation Golf & Country Club · Pawleys Island, SC · 2023

  Adding a 2500 sqft space for a bee box, 36 bat houses, 18 bird houses, 12 wood duck boxes, and a 15,000 sqft community garden.

• $15,525

  Meg Wah (My Earth) · 2024

  educating farmers to transition to sustainable practices

• $15,000

  Hirsala Golf Oy · 2023

  Transform an area of 5000 sq.m. into marshland, by directing a stream that flows through our course in to a dried up area.

• $15,000

  Sherwood Forest Homeowners Association · Brevard, NC · 2023

  Mechanically remove four invasive species from the course (Rosa multiflora, Pyrus callerana, Euonymus alatus and Ligustrum sinense) and to replace these plants with native trees and shrubs.

• $14,806

  Rock Hollow Golf Course · Peru, IN · 2022

  Pond creation

• $11,900

  Sand Ridge Golf Club · Chardon, OH · 2022

  Increase biodiversity

• $11,330

  City of Fort Collins - Southridge Golf Course · Fort Collins, CO · 2022

  Native Area Expansion

• $11,154

  Newport Bay Conservancy · Newport Beach, CA · 2024

  connect students with their watershed and teaches about the importance of coastal wetlands

• $11,000

  Covington Elementary · Fort Wayne, IN · 2023

  Create a learning space immediately outside classroom windows where elementary children can learn about, care for, and interact with native habitats.

• $11,000

  Rockford Park District Foundation · Rockford, IL · 2023

  Convert 3.25-acres of no-mow areas into proper native prairie vegetation.

• $10,940

  The Land at Home Project · Phoenix, AZ · 2024

  program to improve health & wellbeing through knowledge of land management techniques, community connectedness, and improved opportunities

• $10,000

  Stone Harbor Golf Club · Cape May Court House, NJ · 2024

  reintegration of native grasses

• $10,000

  Bromborough Golf Club · 2023

  Improve the natural standing of the golf course by setting aside areas for wild flower gardens/meadows for pollinators

• $10,000

  Watershed Program of Southeast Wisconsin · Racine, WI · 2023

  Promotes watershed education in a place-based learning environment while building ecological awareness and exploring human relationships to watersheds along the shores of Lake Michigan.

• $9,500

  Cirencester Golf Club · 2023

  Intends to reduce the amount of scrub, expose the native soil beneath the enriched layer and restore plant species typical of calcareous grasslands.

• $9,000

  Mistwood Golf Club · Romeoville, IL · 2022

  construction of a sustainable culinary farm

• $7,000

  Friends of Great Salt Lake · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

  hands-on, environmental education program

• $6,250

  Worksop Golf Club · 2024

  heathland regeneration program

• $6,000

  Vicars Cross Golf Club Ltd · 2024

  restoration of original native flora and fauna and encourage further bio diversity

• $6,000

  Swan Lake Country Club · Pengilly, MN · 2022

  Tree restoration

• $5,200

  Greenergolf Network · 2024

  inform, encourage and inspire to adopt 'greener' practices

• $5,000

  Ab Kristianstads Golfbana · 2023

  Create meadow areas on the west course, promoting biodiversity and creating natural food sources for pollinators.

• $5,000

  Friends of Great Salt Lake · Salt Lake City, UT · 2023

  Help students understand how they are connected to this ecosystem and how they can help protect it.

• $5,000

  Friends of Great Salt Lake · Salt Lake City, UT · 2022

  Environmental Education program

• $3,500

  Bray Golf Club · 2023

  Re-generating our woodland areas which will improve habitats for our bird, wildlife and bee populations.

• $3,500

  Chicago District Golf Association Foundation · Lemont, IL · 2023

  Provide golf opportunities for disadvantaged and serves as the CDGA Turfgrass Program's headquarters. We plan to create a 0.5 acre area filled with native Illinois wildflowers & pollinators.

• $3,000

  Hever Castle Golf Club · 2022

  Encourage Bat population to help manage crane fly

• $1,500

  Fafali Organization · 2024

  educate community on river & forest conservation, empowering them to protect natural resources, fostering sustainable stewardship.

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