CRI’s geographic funds are intended to help individuals who have a strong interest in land conservation by identifying exemplary, high leverage projects which they can support. By pre-screening both proposed projects and sponsoring organizations, and by offering both financial and technical assistance to those organizations and projects, CRI can help individuals who want to support land conservation take the guess work out of their philanthropy. We can also help you make more effective charitable contributions without having to review numerous applications.

Autumn Storm, Great Swamp Natl Wildlife Refuge, NJ © Dwight Hiscano

We can also help individuals and landowners and their legal and financial advisors identify and evaluate the best options for preserving family lands. In addition, we can help identify and select an appropriate non-profit conservation group or public agency to receive donations of land or conservation easements, as well as help landowners identify public or private conservation organizations which may be willing to purchase family lands or easements in those lands.