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Who We Are

America's Partner in Conservation

The Conservation Fund is the nation’s foremost environmental nonprofit dedicated to protecting America’s most important landscapes and waterways for future generations. The Conservation Fund pioneers a balanced, non-advocacy, non-membership approach to conservation, one that blends environmental and economic goals and objectives. Since its founding in 1985, the Fund has helped its partners safeguard wildlife habitat, working farms and forests, community greenspace, and historic sites totaling more than 6 million acres nationwide.

A Top Rated Environmental Nonprofit

The Conservation Fund is recognized annually as one of the nation’s top environmental organizations by two charity watchdog organizations, American Institute of Philanthropy and Charity Navigator. The Fund's commitment to donors and to fiscal responsibility is a core value that guides decision-making at all levels.

Act Now

Mary and Nelson James at the Raleigh Farmer's Market
Take a "Stand" for Farmers

This summer, there’s a lot going on "behind the stands." In North Carolina, farm families such as Mary and Nelson James have joined to cherish traditions, save farmland and sustain their community for future generations.
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Rated A+ For Efficiency

Four stars from Charity Navigator and an A+ from the American Institute of Philanthropy recognize the Fund's record 1% fundraising costs and 97% program allocation. 

Pledge to our Donors
The Conservation Fund donation policy:

Donor Committment

  • Safeguard privacy
  • Exceed industry standards
  • Limit mailings
  • Ensure gifts directly support conservation