Donor Driven Research
Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) has a 20-year history of being a leader in science-based, research-driven solutions to real problems facing wildlife conservation and sustainable use of wildlife resources. We partner with leading wildlife researchers at places like the Wyoming Migration Initiative at the University of Wyoming, the Center for Global Wildlife Conservation at SUNY-ESF, and the W.A. Franke College of Forestry and Conservation at the University of Montana, to bring the latest applied techniques to wildlife conservation issues. However, doing cutting-edge, impactful research requires resources.
Although SCIF pursues a variety of opportunities to support our critical work, SCI members and SCIF donors and supporters remain the core source of the funds that make this work possible. Their passion for wildlife and for conservation expressed through their generosity provides the foundation upon which all of our efforts are built. Contributions through the Lion and Shield Society, the Hunter Legacy Fund 100 Endowment, and the First for Wildlife Endowment, as well as participation in SCI Foundation sweepstakes and the annual Beretta Gala, are all ways to support worldwide conservation and to show the dedication of SCI’s 40,000 hunter-conservationists.
Your support is critical and we welcome you to explore and donate to these projects.
SCIF DREAM HUNTS SWEEPSTAKES
SCI Foundation is dedicated to helping hunters make their dreams come true. Enter the SCIF DREAM HUNTS SWEEPSTAKES for your chance at winning $100,000 to go towards booking the dream hunts of your choice – any species, any place.
Mission Programs
WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Conservation Efforts never cease, and through chapter projects, SCI Foundation grants and scholarships, and regional programs, members of Safari Club International put their time and resources to use to benefit wildlife populations around the world. SCI Foundation ensures the best available science is used in wildlife policy and management and demonstrates the constructive role that hunting plays in the conservation of biodiversity worldwide.
EDUCATION
Education Programs, SCI Foundation (SCIF) and Sables work together to provide high quality conservation and outdoor education programs. They are committed to teaching educators, youth, wildlife professionals, federal/state elected officials, conservation NGO’s, first time hunters, and social influencers about the following:
- Wildlife Diversity
- North American Model of Wildlife Conservation
- The role that hunting plays in wildlife
conservation and management - The importance of hunting as a socially and
culturally accepted activity in society - Outdoor recreation
HUMANITARIAN SERVICES
Humanitarian Service Programs are also a primary initiative of SCI Foundation. The programs cover a wide perspective and cross the globe in outreach. These programs include the SafariCare Bell Family Blue Bag program, Sportsmen Against Hunger, Veterans, Sensory Safari and Humanitarian Service Matching Grants. At the core of these programs is delivering activities and services to those in need.
SCI Foundation News
Last Call to Enter and Win Axis Deer Hunt in Paradise!
Sweepstakes ends September 30th, don’t miss your shot! Win a chance to hunt two Axis deer in the stunning landscapes of Lanai, Hawaii! The package includes a guided hunt with…
Conservation Education Program provided to the Salvation Army
SCI Foundation (SCIF) and Sables as a part of their long standing partnership with The Salvation Army, provided a customized education program for 18 Salvation Army staff August 19-23, 2024,…
Tackling Wildlife Conservation Issues in Africa
SCI Foundation recently hosted a working meeting about elephant and rhinoceros management as part of our ongoing African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF) activities. First held in 2002, the AWCF annually…
The Hunter Legacy 100 Fund Impact
Almost 20 years ago, with incredible foresight, some of our concerned members and leaders saw a need to establish a fund to support our mission and that would live on…
SCIF Welcomes New Antipoaching & International Conservation Manager
Meet Andries Lucas van Coller – commonly known as Dries, SCI Foundation’s new Antipoaching and International Conservation Manager. Dries is a distinguished professional with a rich background in IT, telecommunications, and a…
University Program for Aspiring Wildlife Professionals
SCI Foundation, Sables, and Auburn University to Provide Educational Opportunity to Students SCI Foundation (SCIF) and Sables have partnered with Auburn University to provide an experiential learning opportunity for up…
SCI Lehigh Valley Chapter’s Record Contribution
Safari Club International Foundation is proud to recognize the exceptional efforts of the Lehigh Valley Chapter – a staggering $250,000 in donations. Their giving, which surpasses standard chapter contributions, has…
Spring 2025 Conservation Matching Grants Available to SCI Chapters
The SCI Foundation (SCIF) wants to help chapters expand our conservation impact through matching grants by providing up to $5,000 toward approved projects! The SCIF Board recently approved the reinstatement…
Informative Commercial on Bear Awareness in Wyoming
This hunting season, the Safari Club International Foundation, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, and the Wyoming Outfitters & Guides Association have partnered to create an educational commercial geared towards Wyoming…
Delivering a Blue Bag Can Help Them Do Anything!
By Paige Hill My earliest memories are filled with my dad’s passion for the outdoors, taking my siblings and me on adventures such as pheasant hunting on our relative’s farm…
Legacy of
Impact
Help SCI Foundation continue it’s legacy of promoting wildlife conservation and outdoor education in your backyard and around the world.
30
The number of countries in which SCI Foundation has funded conservation projects.
1.5 MILLION POUNDS
The amount of venison donated through SCI Foundation’s Sportsman Against Hunger program.
$80 MILLION
The amount SCI Foundation has spent on conservation, wildlife, education, and humanitarian services since 2000.
60%
The percentage of SCI Foundation’s conservation work is done in North America.
80,000+
Number of youth reached annually with a conservation message by graduates of the American Wilderness Leadership School.
Our Supporters
Since 2000, SCI Foundation has provided more than $80 million to promote science-based conservation through wildlife research, capacity building in governments, youth and teacher education, and humanitarian programs that show the importance of the hunting community in society around the world. Growth of SCI Foundation has continued to gain momentum through charitable donations from SCIF and SCI members. Throughout the world, SCI’s approximately 50,000 members and 190 chapters contribute time, talent, and financial support to local, national, and international projects.
