Funding search · EIN 475548408 · New York, NY

Three Cairns Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

8
grants reported
$15.6M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$1.0M
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Grant history

All 8 reported grants, largest first.

  • $5.0M

    Stichting Development Fund · 2022

    Provide early-stage catalytic funding to support and grow the pipeline of bankable sustainable energy projects in Africa, to achieve emissions reduction, expand access to renewable energy, and create job opportunities i read all
  • $4.8M

    Global Carbon Market Utility Governing Council · New York, NY · 2023

    General purpose

  • $2.5M

    Allied Climate Partners · New York, NY · 2023

    General Purpose

  • $1.5M

    Community Funds · New York, NY · 2024

    Care coordination fund

  • $500,000

    Activate Global · Berkeley, CA · 2024

    General purpose

  • $500,000

    Activate Global · Berkeley, CA · 2023

    General Purpose

  • $500,000

    Activate Global · Berkeley, CA · 2022

    General Purpose

  • $300,000

    Community Funds · New York, NY · 2024

    Congestion pricing go fund

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV, as filed by the foundation. These are grants already paid — a record of what this funder backs, not an open call.