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Sequoia Climate Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 85-4095972 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2023
- Total grants paid
- $305.4M
- Grants reported
- 187
- Median grant
- $1M
- Future commitments
- None reported
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 187 | $305.4M |
Where Sequoia Climate Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION | 2023 | $17.9M |
| STICHTING EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATION | THE HAGUE | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 | $15M |
| TARA CLIMATE LTD | SINGAPORE | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 | $12.5M |
| CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION TO FURTHER CLIMATE FINANCE EFFORTS | 2023 | $7.9M |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITH RESPECT TO CLIMATE DIPLOMACY | 2023 | $7.6M |
| UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | IN SUPPORT OF CLIMATE POLICY PLANNING TO ADVANCE CLEAN ENERGY TO FOSTER PUBLIC HEALTH | 2023 | $7.5M |
| CLIMATE LEAD INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 | $7M |
| MELIORE FOUNDATION (FUP) | BRUSSELS | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION | 2023 | $6.8M |
| MELIORE FOUNDATION (FUP) | BRUSSELS | TO SUPPORT COORDINATION ON COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES | 2023 | $6M |
| THE SUNRISE PROJECT AUSTRALIA LTD | SURRY HILLS, NSW | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH CLEAN ENERGY AND ENERGY TRANSITION ACTIVITIES | 2023 | $5.7M |
| STICHTING EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATION | THE HAGUE | TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT CLEAN ENERGY | 2023 | $5.6M |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA | BERKELEY, CA | IN SUPPORT OF CAPACITY BUILDING AND CLIMATE PARTNERSHIPS TO ADVANCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION | 2023 | $4.5M |
| CLASP | WASHINGTON, DC | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS | 2023 | $4.3M |
| INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 | $4.1M |
| INSTITUTO CLIMA E SOCIEDADE | HUMAITA, RIO DE JANEIRO | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 | $3.8M |
| INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON CLEAN TRANSPORTATION | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH CLEAN TRANSPORTATION EFFORTS | 2023 | $3.5M |
| STICHTING FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FILE) | AMSTERDAM | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH ENERGY TRANSITION EFFORTS | 2023 | $3.5M |
| STICHTING FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (FILE) | AMSTERDAM | TO SUPPORT PUBLIC HEALTH THROUGH ENERGY TRANSITION EFFORTS | 2023 | $3.5M |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL | NEW YORK, NY | TO SUPPORT ENERGY SYSTEM DECARBONIZATION ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER PUBLIC HEALTH | 2023 | $3.4M |
| STICHTING EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATION | THE HAGUE | TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ON CLEAN ENERGY ACTIVITIES | 2023 | $3.3M |
| POTENTIAL ENERGY COALITION INC | NEW YORK, NY | TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 | $3.2M |
| UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS | 2023 | $3.2M |
| WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT CARBON NEUTRALITY EFFORTS TO FOSTER PUBLIC HEALTH | 2023 | $3.1M |
| CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | 2023 | $3M |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES | 2023 | $3M |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Sequoia Climate Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2023). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.