What is the Help Save the Bees Foundation (HSBF)?

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The Help Save the Bees Foundation (HSBF) is a nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to protecting bees in Nevada and around the world. According to its website, HSBF frames its mission around a single idea: bees are a critical link in the environment and food chain, and they need help. If you are trying to understand what the organization does, where it operates, and how it approaches bee conservation, the site lays out a clear structure.

What HSBF says it does

HSBF describes its work in two main program areas:

  • Habitat Protection — preserving and supporting the environments bees depend on.
  • Hands-On Education — direct, practical engagement rather than awareness messaging alone.

The organization also states that it supports beekeeping efforts globally, including in developing countries and programs for veterans.

Where it works

HSBF operates on two levels:

Scope Description
Local Nevada, where the foundation is based
Global Support for bee-related efforts "across the globe"

The site specifically mentions that beekeeping has been used to help lift people out of poverty in developing countries and to aid veterans suffering from PTSD for over 100 years, and that HSBF supports efforts like these internationally.

Why the organization exists

The site presents the case for bee conservation with several claims:

  • More than 4,000 bee species live in the United States, from honey bees to native species.
  • America's beekeepers have lost 30–40% of honey bee colonies in recent years.
  • The 2024–25 season saw a record 60% colony loss.
  • Native bee populations, along with butterflies, moths, and bats, are declining worldwide.
  • The stated causes are improper pesticide use, habitat loss, parasites and diseases, and climate change.

These figures come from HSBF's own materials and are the organization's framing of the problem.

How to learn more or get involved

The site's navigation points to several ways to engage:

  • Donate — the primary call to action on the homepage.
  • Calendar of Events — for scheduled activities.
  • Impact Report — for results and outcomes.
  • Our Partners — for organizational relationships.
  • Honey Locator — a tool for finding honey.
  • Subscribe to our News — for updates.

Governance information is also published: About Us, Our Bylaws, and Our Board of Directors.

What the site does not specify

The available site information does not state membership requirements, donation amounts, or whether any services are free or paid. If cost or eligibility matters to your decision, check the Donate and Contact Us pages directly rather than assuming.