Funding search · renewable energy · New York
Who funds renewable energy work in New York
15 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by New York recipients: 208 grants totaling $150.5M, most recently in 2024 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($35.3M), Energy Action Fund ($2.9M) and The Bloomberg Family Foundation ($57.6M).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to New York recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
95 matching grants · $35.3M · through 2024Largest: $1.5M to WEST HARLEM ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION INC — to promote education and analysis to advance clean, affordable energy that protects public health. to support education and outreach to build an equitable clean energy future. to s…
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
32 matching grants · $2.9M · through 2024Largest: $430,000 to ASSOCIATION FOR ENERGY AFFORDABILITY INC — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states.
Largest: $20.0M to C40 CITIES CLIMATE LEADERSHIP GROUP INC — to support clean energy
MultiplierSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
10 matching grants · $4.8M · through 2024Largest: $1.0M to NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY — transmission solutions for a clean energy future
Largest: $325,000 to (258) NEW WORLD FOUNDATION — climate: to support equitable climate and clean energy grassroots efforts in massachusetts and rhode island
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
7 matching grants · $824,212 · through 2023Largest: $425,000 to CHANGING MARKETS FDN INC — clean energy and just transition
Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA
5 matching grants · $14.6M · through 2024Largest: $3.5M to POTENTIAL ENERGY COALITION INC — educate public about climate and clean energy
Largest: $1.9M to NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL — to support research in furtherance of the clean energy transition
Climate Imperative FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $4.0M · through 2023Largest: $1.7M to ROCKEFELLER FAMILY FUND INC — to support research, education, and outreach about the benefits of clean energy
Largest: $75,000 to Interstate Renewable Energy Council Inc — to support continued leadership on interconnection and grid modernization reforms to help minnesota achieve its clean energy and climate goals
Largest: $1.5M to INCLUSIV INC — for the center for resiliency and clean energy
Largest: $900,000 to CEC STUYVESANT COVE INC — here comes solar and the clean energy career accelerator
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