Grantmakers & Foundations

Foundation support plays a critical role in advancing the Jane Goodall Institute USA’s work to protect wildlife, support communities, and care for our planet. Together with foundation partners, we address urgent conservation challenges through proven, scalable solutions grounded in science and local leadership.

Why Partner With JGI USA

For more than six decades, JGI has delivered results at the strategic intersection of conservation, community well-being, and scientific rigor. Foundation support helps accelerate this work by investing in programs designed for long-term impact and measurable outcomes.

 

When foundations partner with JGI USA, they support:

 

  • Evidence-based conservation strategies
  • Community-driven solutions that endure
  • Rigorous research and data-informed decision-making
  • Transparent reporting and accountability

How Foundations Engage

JGI USA works closely with foundation partners to align funding with shared priorities and desired outcomes. Opportunities include:

 

  • Program-specific and multi-year grants
  • Capacity-building
  • Research and innovation investments
  • Pilot projects and scalable models
  • General operating support

 

Our team collaborates with partners to design clear objectives, timelines, and evaluation frameworks.

“Our philosophy is to be partners and collaborate with the organizations we support, and we greatly appreciate the depth of our relationship with JGI. We are in this together, and if we build solutions together, we will save our planet together.”

Sue Crothers + Bill Gee | The Manaaki Foundation
Jane Goodall looking through binoculars in Gombe Stream National Park.

Let’s Connect

If you are interested in supporting JGI USA through foundation funding, we welcome the opportunity to explore alignment. Our team is happy to discuss priorities, share program information, and develop proposals tailored to your interests.

Photo credits: JGI/Fernando Turmo, JGI/Michael Pandisha, JGI/Shawn Sweeney.