Rhoads Jr Jay-environmental Fund Tr
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting environmental conservation efforts. Its mission focuses on funding general operating expenses for various nonprofit organizations that work towards land and wildlife conservation, as well as educational initiatives related to environmental awareness. The foundation primarily serves organizations that contribute to the preservation of natural resources and ecosystems, with a notable emphasis on land trusts and community foundations. While it operates nationally, a significant portion of its funding is directed towards organizations in the northeastern United States.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid‑sized conservation or land‑trust organizations (and occasional regional community organizations) working in New England with a track record of general operating impact and ability to engage referral sources.
Good Fit
- • Organizational focus on land conservation, environmental protection, or related regional natural‑resource work.
- • Primary operations or demonstrated impact in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont or neighboring New England states.
- • Requests for general operating support rather than narrowly restricted project funding.
- • Mid‑sized budget and capacity comparable to other grantees (typical grants around $50K–$250K).
- • Existing relationship, referral, or endorsement from an intermediary or current grantee.
Geography
Latest available year shows grants across seven states but with a regional New England concentration; about 45% of 2024 dollars went to Maine, indicating a strong geographic focus rather than a national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The funder made roughly 25–27 grants per year to many independent organizations (27 distinct recipients in 2024) with a mix of land trusts, conservation groups and regional nonprofits, and a substantial share of new grantees each year.
New Applicants
The public filings and application notes state the funder only considers preselected applicants and there is no public website or submission route; although many new grantees appear each year, direct evidence that unsolicited applicants can apply is absent, so entry likely requires invitation or referral.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
