The Havasi Wilderness Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to heightening awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. The foundation works to create greater awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving natural ecosystems, and to provide opportunities for children and adults to experience the wilderness firsthand.
Goals
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To protect and preserve some of the earth’s most precious places for future generations especially in our state and national parks |
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To increase exercise by walking and hiking thereby reducing obesity among
youths and adults |
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To assist seniors in keeping active and mentally alert by walking with nature |
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To reduce stress and pressures of work and modern day living by finding peace
and solitude in the wilderness |
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To create opportunity for socially and physically disadvantaged individuals to
enjoy the beauty of nature |
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To obtain free recreation because the only investment is time and effort of visiting
a city, state, national, or private park |
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To enhance understanding of global climate change and effects of air pollution |
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| Objectives are designed to meet the needs of: |
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Schools and youth groups |
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Individuals and groups of adults |
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Special needs groups |
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Seniors who want to stay active |
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Bird and nature enthusiasts |
Grants
The Havasi Wilderness Foundation offers funding for children and adults to participate in wilderness programs including backpacking, kayaking, fishing, white water rafting, climbing trips, and other programs undertaken in outdoor settings. Teachers, camp counselors, youth organization leaders, and children may apply for funding to allow their class or group the opportunity to participate in these programs.
The following organizations have received funding from the Havasi Wilderness Foundation in the past:
2011:
- Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains
- The Roar Foundation, Shambala Preserve
- Zootopia: HWF provided funding for programs and supplies
- California Science Center Foundation: HWF is a supporting partner
2010:
- EARTHS Magnet School: HWF funded transportation for a field trip to a wildlife park
- Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains
- California Science Center Foundation
2009:
- National Association for Interpretation: HWF became a life member and funded an educational program for schools enabling students to attend a weekend summer camp
- Fort Ross State Historic Park: A HWF Fund was established to allow children from schools in the northern part of California visit the park and attend many of its programs
- National Association of Environmental Education: HWF became a partner member
- California Science Center Foundation
Tax-deductible Contributions
Please support the desires of many children and disadvantaged adults who may not be able to visit a state or national park by giving a tax-deductible donation.
The last three years of tax returns are posted on the GuideStar website which may be accessed at www.GuideStar.org. Copies of the exemption application and annual tax return are available upon request.
