Maki Foundation
The Maki Foundation (est. 1981) funds environmental protection and wildlands conservation in the western United States, with an office mailing address in Carbondale, CO. The site publishes grantmaking guidelines, downloadable application and checklist PDFs, and lists typical grant sizes ($1,000–$5,000). Contact is provided ([email protected]) and the site shows recent 2026 application materials and deadlines.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized conservation or environmental nonprofits operating in the western United States that need modest operating support or project funding in the $1k–$7k range.
Good Fit
- • Work focused on wildlands, habitat protection, or regional conservation in western states.
- • Requests for operating or program support in the foundation's typical award range (~$1k–$7k).
- • Established 501(c)(3) status and local/regional track record that can be summarized in an application PDF.
- • Ability to show clear alignment with the foundation's regional priorities and concise project narrative.
Geography
Grantmaking is regionally concentrated across nine western states rather than nationwide, with about a third of dollars going to the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a large and diverse recipient set (51 distinct organizations) funded across multiple independent nonprofits rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new grantees exists (15 new recipients in the latest year) and the foundation publishes application PDFs and submission instructions, so unfamiliar applicants have a credible path to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
