Funding search · EIN 854095972 · Irvine, CA

Sequoia Climate Foundation

$736.5M
in grants paid: 495
grants: 188
recipients: 2021–2023
filing years

Recent grants

The 100 largest recent grants from this foundation’s filings, newest year first.

$17.9M
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2023
To support the educational activities of the energy transition
$15.0M
Stichting European Climate Foundation · 2023
To provide general operating support
$12.5M
Tara Climate Ltd · 2023
To provide general operating support
$7.9M
Climateworks Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To support research and education to further climate finance efforts
$7.5M
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors · New York, NY · 2023
To support the educational activities with respect to climate diplomacy
$7.5M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
In support of climate policy planning to advance clean energy to foster public health
$7.0M
Climate Lead · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To provide general operating support
$6.8M
Meliore Foundation (Fup) · 2023
To support education with respect to the clean energy transition
$6.0M
Meliore Foundation (Fup) · 2023
To support coordination on communications strategies
$5.7M
The Sunrise Project Australia Ltd · 2023
To support public health through clean energy and energy transition activities
$5.6M
Stichting European Climate Foundation · 2023
To advance public education about clean energy
$4.5M
The Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2023
In support of capacity building and climate partnerships to advance training and education
$4.3M
Clasp · Washington, DC · 2023
To provide technical assistance support in the development of energy efficiency standards
$4.1M
International Sustainable Energy Foundation · Austin, TX · 2023
To provide general operating support
$3.8M
Instituto Clima E Sociedade · 2023
To provide general operating support
$3.5M
International Council On Clean Transportation · Washington, DC · 2023
To support public health through clean transportation efforts
$3.5M
Stichting Foundation for International Law for the Environment (File) · 2023
To support public health through energy transition efforts
$3.5M
Stichting Foundation for International Law for the Environment (File) · 2023
To support public health through energy transition efforts
$3.4M
Natural Resources Defense Council · New York, NY · 2023
To support energy system decarbonization activities to foster public health
$3.3M
Stichting European Climate Foundation · 2023
To support research and analysis on clean energy activities
$3.2M
Potential Energy Coalition · New York, NY · 2023
To provide general operating support
$3.1M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To support clean energy policy implementation efforts
$3.1M
World Resources Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
To support carbon neutrality efforts to foster public health
$3.0M
Corporation for National and Community Service · Washington, DC · 2023
To support workforce development
$3.0M
Multiplier · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To support public health through the clean energy transition
$3.0M
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To support clean energy development and education activities
$3.0M
The Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To improve public health and energy security through climate mitigation activities
$3.0M
Stichting European Climate Foundation · 2023
To support public health through clean power efforts
$2.5M
The London School of Economics and Political Science · 2023
To enable research and education regarding the economics of the clean energy transition
$2.5M
United Nations Office for Project Services · 2023
To further public health by supporting the clean energy transition
$2.5M
Fundo Brasileiro Para a Biodiversidade · 2023
To support education and technical assistance with respect to decarbonization
$2.3M
Center for American Progress · Washington, DC · 2023
To provide educational support around climate change and environmental programs
$2.0M
Climateworks Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To improve public health through advancements to industrial decarbonization
$2.0M
World Resources Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
To support forest restoration
$2.0M
Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center (Feco) · 2023
To support climate collaboration and engagement efforts
$2.0M
World Resources Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
To support public health through emissions reductions
$2.0M
Avpn Limited · 2023
To accelerate reductions in greenhouse gases for the benefit of public health
$1.9M
Natural Resources Defense Council · New York, NY · 2023
To support research in furtherance of the clean energy transition
$1.9M
Sustainable Markets Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
To support climate-related education and awareness activities
$1.8M
The Regents of the University of California · Berkeley, CA · 2023
To improve public health through decarbonization and the clean energy transition
$1.7M
World Resources Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
To support efforts to reduce deforestation
$1.7M
Environmental Defense Fund · New York, NY · 2023
To support climate research and capacity building efforts
$1.7M
New Venture Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To support educational initiatives in furtherance of the energy transition
$1.6M
Rocky Mountain Institute · Boulder, CO · 2023
To support decarbonization of the power sector and improve public health
$1.5M
Sustainable Energy for All Verein Fur Nachhaltige Energie (Se4all Verein) · 2023
To support awareness and capacity building to advance energy efficiency
$1.5M
Icvcm Limited · 2023
To provide general operating support
$1.5M
Cornell University · Ithaca, NY · 2023
To support agriculture systems that advance anti-hunger and climate resiliency
$1.5M
Climate Arc · Dover, DE · 2023
To provide general operating support
$1.5M
Stichting European Climate Foundation · 2023
To increase engagement on climate matters through education of the public
$1.5M
Third Generation Environmentalism Ltd · 2023
To provide general operating support
$1.5M
Urgewald Ev · 2023
To support education related to climate finance
$1.5M
Rockefeller Family Fund · New York, NY · 2023
To support the educational activities of the energy transition
$1.5M
The London School of Economics and Political Science · 2023
To create a new education center for economic transition expertise
$1.5M
Center for International Environmental Law · Washington, DC · 2023
To support research and education on clean energy policies
$1.5M
Yayasan Visi Indonesia Raya Emisi Nol Bersih · 2023
To support education on climate resilience strategies
$1.5M
Natural Resource Governance Institute · New York, NY · 2023
To support energy transition efforts through educational activities
$1.5M
Monash University · 2023
To support education in furtherance of climate transition planning
$1.5M
Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development · Washington, DC · 2023
To provide general operating support
$1.4M
Social Change Nest · 2023
To support public education on the clean energy transition
$1.4M
Agora Think Tanks Ggmbh · 2023
To support decarbonization to foster public health
$1.4M
The Partnership Project · Washington, DC · 2023
To support public health through climate pollution reduction activities
$1.3M
Natural Resources Defense Council · New York, NY · 2023
To support clean energy policies through capacity building and analysis
$1.3M
Environmental Defense Fund · New York, NY · 2023
To advance clean energy policies through research and capacity building
$1.3M
Windward Fund · Washington, DC · 2023
To support engagement and education activities on potent greenhouse gases
$1.3M
Clientearth USA · Los Angeles, CA · 2023
To support climate change education for the financial sector
$1.3M
Berkeley Lab Foundation · Oakland, CA · 2023
To support decarbonization of the power and industrial sectors to improve public health
$1.3M
Rocky Mountain Institute · Boulder, CO · 2023
To improve public health through advancements to industrial decarbonization
$1.3M
Climate Policy Radar Cic · 2023
To support research and education to accelerate climate mitigation
$1.3M
Energy Systems Integration Group · Reston, VA · 2023
To provide general operating support
$1.2M
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To support educational efforts to increase clean energy leadership
$1.2M
Rocky Mountain Institute · Boulder, CO · 2023
To support analysis and education to further clean energy deployment
$1.1M
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace · Washington, DC · 2023
To strengthen supply chains to improve public health
$1.0M
Third Generation Environmentalism Ltd · 2023
To enable research and education around how to maximize the impact of transition planning
$1.0M
Rockefeller Family Fund · New York, NY · 2023
To support the educational activities of the energy transition
$1.0M
Alliance for Sustainable Energy Llc · Golden, CO · 2023
To support public health through development of clean power solutions
$1.0M
Clean Air Fund · 2023
To support reduction of super pollutants to foster public health
$1.0M
Ctrees · Pasadena, CA · 2023
To provide general operating support
$1.0M
Democracy Forward Foundation · Washington, DC · 2023
To support the clean energy transition to foster public health
$1.0M
Alliance for the Climate Emergency · Charlestown, MA · 2023
To foster engagement and public education on climate change
$1.0M
Afef · Dover, DE · 2023
To further climate mitigation with efforts to increase public support and build capacity
$1.0M
Environmental Defense Fund · New York, NY · 2023
To support education and engagement on climate-smart agriculture
$1.0M
Center for Climate Integrity · Washington, DC · 2023
To provide general operating support
$1.0M
European Federation for Transport and Environment Aisbl · 2023
To support education with respect to clean energy transportation
$1.0M
World Resources Institute · Washington, DC · 2023
To support transport sector decarbonization research
$1.0M
United States Energy Foundation · San Francisco, CA · 2023
To support public education and engagement on clean energy investment
$1.0M
United Nations Office for Project Services · 2023
To support public health in vulnerable countries
$1.0M
United Nations Development Program · 2023
To provide technical assistance and educational support on climate diplomacy
$1.0M
Trustees of Tufts College · Boston, MA · 2023
To provide technical assistance and education on climate policy implementation
$1.0M
Transitionzero · 2023
To support education and analysis of clean energy and energy transition activities
$1.0M
The Partnership Project · Washington, DC · 2023
To support implementation of pollutant policies to improve public health
$1.0M
Tara Climate Ltd · 2023
To improve health in climate vulnerable countries
$1.0M
Sustainable Markets Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
To support education and capacity building activities related to the energy transition
$1.0M
Sustainable Markets Foundation · New York, NY · 2023
To support education regarding clean energy
$1.0M
Instituto Arapyau De Educacao E Desenvolvimento Sustentavel · 2023
To support emissions reduction to foster public health
$1.0M
Instituto Clima E Sociedade · 2023
To support education and engagement around climate issues
$1.0M
Stichting Greenpeace Council · 2023
To accelerate climate mitigation and accountability through educational strategies
$1.0M
Stichting Funder Forum · 2023
To provide general operating support
$1.0M
International Energy Agency · 2023
To provide education in support of raising energy efficiency ambition
$1.0M
Stichting European Climate Foundation · 2023
To support climate diplomacy to foster public health
$1.0M
Stichting Climate Litigation Network · 2023
To provide general operating support

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