Grantmaking public charity · EIN 23-7222333
The Trust for Public Land
San Francisco, CA
The Trust for Public Land is a public charity that makes grants based in San Francisco, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $152M in grants paid across 125 grants, with $433M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Mn Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife, Idaho Department of Lands and Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Trust for Public Land's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grantees adhere to monitoring and reporting requirements associated with grants from the trust for public land.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Creates parks and protects land for people, ensuring healthy, livable communities.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife | St Paul, MN | Land Conservation | $21,372,152 |
| Idaho Department of Lands | Coeur Dalene, ID | Grants, Land Conservation | $18,618,750 |
| Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks | Helene, MT | Land Conservation | $17,705,105 |
| Marin County Open Space District | San Rafael, CA | Land Conservation | $13,202,915 |
| Land Trust of Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz, CA | Grants, Land Conservation | $9,380,000 |
| California Rangeland Trust | Sacramento, CA | Grants, Land Conservation | $6,929,420 |
| Douglas County | Douglasville, GA | Land Conservation | $5,370,000 |
| Kittitas County | Ellensburg, WA | Land Conservation | $4,786,738 |
| Kittitas Reclamation District | Ellensburg, WA | Land Conservation | $4,786,738 |
| Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife | Olympia, WA | Land Conservation | $4,786,738 |
| Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation | Toppenish, WA | Land Conservation | $4,786,738 |
| US Forest Service Regional 5 Land Adjustment Team | Redding, CA | Land Conservation | $4,138,554 |
| Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority | Los Angeles, CA | Land Conservation | $3,940,000 |
| Cobb County | Marietta, GA | Land Conservation | $3,600,000 |
| National Park Service | Washington, DC | Land Conservation | $3,375,779 |
| Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Department of Conservation & Natural Resources | Harrisburg, PA | Land Conservation | $3,237,112 |
| Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Georgia | Riverdale, GA | Park Construction Grant | $2,525,000 |
| Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries | Baton Rouge, LA | Land Conservation | $1,982,000 |
| New Mexico Land Conservancy | Santa Fe, NM | Land Conservation | $1,890,000 |
| La Dept of Culture Recreation and Tourism - Office of State Parks | Baton Rouge, LA | Land Conservation | $1,686,000 |
| State of Hawaii-Board of Land and Natural Resources | Honolulu, HI | Land Conservation | $1,256,667 |
| Department of the Navy-Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Hawaii | Jbphh, HI | Land Conservation | $1,158,000 |
| Yes on Prop 4 Californians for Safe Drinking Water & Wildfire | Sacramento, CA | Contributions | $1,142,174 |
| Patawomeck Indian Tribe of Va | Fredericksburg, VA | Grants | $1,072,000 |
| US Fish & Wildlife Service | Great Falls, MT | Land Conservation | $638,940 |
The 25 largest of 125 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- California$39.7M · 16 grants
- Minnesota$22.3M · 5 grants
- Washington$19.3M · 7 grants
- Idaho$18.6M · 1 grant
- Montana$18.3M · 2 grants
- Georgia$11.9M · 9 grants
- Louisiana$3.67M · 2 grants
- District of Columbia$3.65M · 4 grants
- Pennsylvania$3.3M · 3 grants
- Hawaii$2.95M · 7 grants
- New Mexico$1.96M · 3 grants
- Virginia$1.43M · 5 grants
Quick answers
Does The Trust for Public Land accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check The Trust for Public Land's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does The Trust for Public Land give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $151,592,318 in grants paid (125 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has The Trust for Public Land funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Mn Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife (MN), $21.4M, Idaho Department of Lands (ID), $18.6M, Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks (MT), $17.7M, Marin County Open Space District (CA), $13.2M and Land Trust of Santa Cruz County (CA), $9.38M.