Grants paid in 2023
Top 60 of 187 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY | To support the educational activities of the energy transition | $18M |
| Stichting European Climate FoundationThe Hague, NL | To provide general operating support | $15M |
| Tara Climate LtdSingapore, SN | To provide general operating support | $13M |
| Climateworks FoundationSan Francisco, CA | To support research and education to further climate finance efforts | $7.9M |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY | To support the educational activities with respect to climate diplomacy | $7.5M |
| United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA | In support of climate policy planning to advance clean energy to foster public health | $7.5M |
| Climate Lead IncSan Francisco, CA | To provide general operating support | $7.0M |
| Meliore Foundation (fup)Brussels, BE | To support education with respect to the clean energy transition | $6.8M |
| Meliore Foundation (fup)Brussels, BE | To support coordination on communications strategies | $6.0M |
| The Sunrise Project Australia LtdSurry Hills, AS | To support public health through clean energy and energy transition activities | $5.7M |
| Stichting European Climate FoundationThe Hague, NL | To advance public education about clean energy | $5.6M |
| The Regents of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, CA | In support of capacity building and climate partnerships to advance training and education | $4.5M |
| ClaspWashington, DC | To provide technical assistance support in the development of energy efficiency standards | $4.3M |
| International Sustainable Energy FoundationAustin, TX | To provide general operating support | $4.1M |
| Instituto Clima E SociedadeHumaita, BR | To provide general operating support | $3.8M |
| International Council on Clean TransportationWashington, DC | To support public health through clean transportation efforts | $3.5M |
| Stichting Foundation for International Law for the Environment (file)Amsterdam, NL | To support public health through energy transition efforts | $3.5M |
| Stichting Foundation for International Law for the Environment (file)Amsterdam, NL | To support public health through energy transition efforts | $3.5M |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY | To support energy system decarbonization activities to foster public health | $3.4M |
| Stichting European Climate FoundationThe Hague, NL | To support research and analysis on clean energy activities | $3.3M |
| Potential Energy Coalition IncNew York, NY | To provide general operating support | $3.2M |
| United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA | To support clean energy policy implementation efforts | $3.1M |
| World Resources InstituteWashington, DC | To support carbon neutrality efforts to foster public health | $3.1M |
| Corporation for National and Community ServiceWashington, DC | To support workforce development | $3.0M |
| League of Conservation Voters Education FundWashington, DC | To support clean energy development and education activities | $3.0M |
| MultiplierSan Francisco, CA | To support public health through the clean energy transition | $3.0M |
| Stichting European Climate FoundationThe Hague, NL | To support public health through clean power efforts | $3.0M |
| The Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA | To improve public health and energy security through climate mitigation activities | $3.0M |
| The London School of Economics and Political ScienceLondon, UK | To enable research and education regarding the economics of the clean energy transition | $2.5M |
| Fundo Brasileiro Para a BiodiversidadeBotafogo, BR | To support education and technical assistance with respect to decarbonization | $2.5M |
| United Nations Office for Project ServicesKobenhavn, DA | To further public health by supporting the clean energy transition | $2.5M |
| Center for American ProgressWashington, DC | To provide educational support around climate change and environmental programs | $2.3M |
| Avpn LimitedSingapore, SN | To accelerate reductions in greenhouse gases for the benefit of public health | $2.0M |
| Climateworks FoundationSan Francisco, CA | To improve public health through advancements to industrial decarbonization | $2.0M |
| Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center (feco)Beijing, CH | To support climate collaboration and engagement efforts | $2.0M |
| World Resources InstituteWashington, DC | To support forest restoration | $2.0M |
| World Resources InstituteWashington, DC | To support public health through emissions reductions | $2.0M |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY | To support research in furtherance of the clean energy transition | $1.9M |
| Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NY | To support climate-related education and awareness activities | $1.9M |
| The Regents of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, CA | To improve public health through decarbonization and the clean energy transition | $1.8M |
| Environmental Defense Fund IncNew York, NY | To support climate research and capacity building efforts | $1.7M |
| World Resources InstituteWashington, DC | To support efforts to reduce deforestation | $1.7M |
| New Venture FundWashington, DC | To support educational initiatives in furtherance of the energy transition | $1.7M |
| Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO | To support decarbonization of the power sector and improve public health | $1.6M |
| Sustainable Energy for All Verein Fur Nachhaltige Energie (se4all Verein)Vienna, AU | To support awareness and capacity building to advance energy efficiency | $1.5M |
| Center for International Environmental Law IncWashington, DC | To support research and education on clean energy policies | $1.5M |
| Climate Arc IncDover, DE | To provide general operating support | $1.5M |
| Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY | To support agriculture systems that advance anti-hunger and climate resiliency | $1.5M |
| Icvcm LimitedLondon, UK | To provide general operating support | $1.5M |
| Institute for Governance & Sustainable DevelopmentWashington, DC | To provide general operating support | $1.5M |
| Monash UniversityMelbourne, AS | To support education in furtherance of climate transition planning | $1.5M |
| Natural Resource Governance InstituteNew York, NY | To support energy transition efforts through educational activities | $1.5M |
| Rockefeller Family Fund IncNew York, NY | To support the educational activities of the energy transition | $1.5M |
| Stichting European Climate FoundationThe Hague, NL | To increase engagement on climate matters through education of the public | $1.5M |
| The London School of Economics and Political ScienceLondon, UK | To create a new education center for economic transition expertise | $1.5M |
| Third Generation Environmentalism LtdLondon, UK | To provide general operating support | $1.5M |
| Urgewald EvSassenberg, GM | To support education related to climate finance | $1.5M |
| Yayasan Visi Indonesia Raya Emisi Nol BersihSouth Jakarta, ID | To support education on climate resilience strategies | $1.5M |
| Social Change NestLondon, UK | To support public education on the clean energy transition | $1.4M |
| Agora Think Tanks GgmbhBerlin, GM | To support decarbonization to foster public health | $1.4M |
By state: INTL 73 · New York 24 · District of Columbia 43 · California 20 · Colorado 10 · Texas 2
About this foundation
Sequoia Climate Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Irvine, California, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sequoia Climate Foundation accept grant applications?
No. On its 2023 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.
How much does Sequoia Climate Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2023 it paid $305M across 187 grants, a median of $1.0M.
Where does Sequoia Climate Foundation give?
INTL (73 grants), New York (24 grants), District of Columbia (43 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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