Funding search · renewable energy · Pennsylvania
Who funds renewable energy work in Pennsylvania
15 funders have a record of paying for renewable energy work by Pennsylvania recipients: 131 grants totaling $16.6M, most recently in 2024 — mostly grantmaking charities, which often run real application cycles. The largest by matched giving are United States Energy Foundation ($10.4M), Energy Action Fund ($2.5M) and The Heinz Endowments ($804,614).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Pennsylvania recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
65 matching grants · $10.4M · through 2024Largest: $265,000 to EVANGELICAL ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK — to support education and outreach to build a clean energy future. to promote education and analysis to advance clean, affordable energy that protects public health.
Energy Action FundSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
37 matching grants · $2.5M · through 2024Largest: $91,500 to CLEAN AIR ACTION FUND — to support clean energy policy advancement in the states.
Largest: $60,000 to THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE — to support advancement of clean energy jobs and clean energy policy in the region
The Reinvestment FundPhiladelphia, PACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $275,000 · through 2024Largest: $100,000 to MT VERNON MANOR INC — energy conservation and energy efficiency; renewable energy; and other advanced clean energy technologies.
Largest: $250,000 to CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY — annual clean energy ministerial, an international convening of the worlds clean energy leaders
Berks County Community FoundationReading, PACharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $73,000 · through 2024Largest: $40,000 to THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE — for catalyzing clean energy workforce development in the meted & penelec territo
Largest: $250,000 to CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY — to host and support programs associated with the international clean energy ministerial and mission innovation convenings in pittsburgh
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $419,198 · through 2023Largest: $406,698 to COMM FDN OF GTR JOHNSTOWN — clean energy and just transition
Climate Imperative FoundationSan Francisco, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $550,000 · through 2023Largest: $550,000 to University of Pennsylvania — to support research, education, and outreach about clean energy technologies
Marin Community FoundationNovato, CACharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $315,000 · through 2024Largest: $315,000 to THE PITTSBURGH FOUNDATION — support clean energy projects
Potential Energy CoalitionNew York, NYCharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $113,255 · through 2024Largest: $113,255 to Clean Jobs for PA — grant for clean jobs for pa's charitable and educational activities to promote clean energy in the state of pennsylvania
Largest: $100,000 to Student Conservation Association — the purpose is for the promotion of clean energy and conservation.
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