Organizations We Support
Monthly Donation Partners Reference
January — Pollinator Partnership
Summary: Largest U.S. nonprofit dedicated to pollinator protection. Focuses on habitat restoration, planting guides, and national awareness initiatives like pollinator campaigns.
Website: https://www.pollinator.org
Donate: https://www.pollinator.org/donate
February — Project Apis m.
Summary: Funds applied research targeting honey bee health, especially nutrition, forage systems, and parasite mitigation (Varroa). Direct impact on commercial beekeeping survival.
Website: https://www.projectapism.org
Donate: https://www.projectapism.org/donate
March — Xerces Society
Summary: Leading authority on native pollinators and invertebrates. Works on habitat restoration, endangered species protection, and pesticide reduction policy.
Website: https://www.xerces.org
Donate: https://xerces.org/donate
April — The Bee Conservancy
Summary: Focuses on urban pollinator access, education, and community programs like bee sanctuaries and hive sponsorship. Bridges conservation with public engagement.
Website: https://thebeeconservancy.org
Donate: https://thebeeconservancy.org/donate
May — Planet Bee Foundation
Summary: Integrates pollinator science into education systems. Works with schools to build long-term environmental awareness through hands-on programs.
Website: https://www.planetbee.org
Donate: https://www.planetbee.org/donate
June — Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund
Summary: Restores pollinator habitat on farmland. Converts underutilized agricultural land into forage systems that support bees and butterflies at scale.
Website: https://www.beeandbutterflyfund.org
Donate: https://www.beeandbutterflyfund.org/donate
July — Honey Bee Health Coalition
Summary: Collaborative group of scientists, beekeepers, and industry leaders focused on improving honey bee health through research and best practices.
Website: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
Donate: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/support-us
August — American Beekeeping Federation
Summary: National advocacy organization representing U.S. beekeepers. Focuses on policy, education, and industry support.
Website: https://www.abfnet.org
Donate: https://www.abfnet.org/donate
September — Apimondia
Summary: Global federation promoting cooperation in beekeeping science and pollinator research. Hosts international congresses and supports global apiculture standards.
Website: https://www.apimondia.org
Donate: (Support via membership/congress participation)
October — University of Minnesota Bee Lab
Summary: Research-focused lab studying pollinator ecology, native bee diversity, and overwintering survival. Strong Midwest relevance.
Website: https://beelab.umn.edu
Donate: https://beelab.umn.edu/support
November — UC Davis Honey Bee Research Facility
Summary: Leading research center on honey bee health, disease diagnostics, and colony management. Widely referenced in U.S. beekeeping science.
Website: https://honeybeeresearch.ucdavis.edu
Donate: https://give.ucdavis.edu
December — Penn State Center for Pollinator Research
Summary: Produces foundational research on pollinator decline, pesticide exposure, and bee health. Influences national policy and conservation strategies.
Website: https://ento.psu.edu/pollinators
Donate: https://raise.psu.edu