Foundations that fund environmental groups in Washington, DC
These 25 foundations made grants to environmental groups in Washington, DC in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $3,550,416 to New Venture Fund, Washington: 80940 supporting the national collaborative for health equity in recruiting cohort 3 for...
- $1,665,288 to New Venture Fund, Washington: 80584 supporting the local solutions support center in countering abusive preemption,...
- $1,300,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: 82386 supporting the protect our care education fund in championing medicaid, expanded...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $650,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: Promise of an Equitable Future
- $400,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: Promise of an Equitable Future
- $300,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: Early Care and Education
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
Wilburforce Foundation C/O Lisa Weinstein
- $250,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: Environmental - alaska venture fund
- $250,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: Environmental - salmonstate: transboundary conservation
- $225,000 to The Wilderness Society, Washington: Environmental - community-based, landscape-scale conservation in the high divide and...
How to apply: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Deadlines: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
Restrictions: See foundation's website at wilburforce.org for grant guidelines
The Kresge Foundation
- $650,000 to Windward Fund, Washington: Project support to strengthen the capacity of grassroots leaders to advance equitable...
- $600,000 to Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund, Washington: Project support grant to build the capacity of organizations to advance climate and clean...
- $600,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: Project project grant support to serve as the intermediate for a funder collaborative.
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
The Mcknight Foundation
- $2,000,000 to Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund, Washington Dc: for general operating support
- $2,000,000 to Rewiring America Inc, Washington: to advance equitable electrification in the Midwest through place-based demonstration...
- $1,000,000 to Windward Fund, Washington: For program support
How to apply: Please see the end of the return for the additional attachments containing the information for Lines 2b - 2d.
The Schmidt Family Foundation
- $856,666 to Oo Project, Washington: Ocean stewardship and research
- $850,000 to Greenpeace Fund Inc, Washington: Encouraging a just transition away from fossil fuels, strengthening civic engagement
- $500,000 to Coalition for Green Capital, Washington: Capacity building
How to apply: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Deadlines: Online process, please see details at: https://tsffoundation.org/. Https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Restrictions: Online process, please see details at the websites: https://tsffoundation.org/ https://www.schmidtmarine.org/
Rockefeller Brothers Fund Inc
- $350,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: For its project, the partnership funds
- $300,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: For its trusted elections fund
- $263,423 to World Wildlife Fund Inc, Washington: For its climate and nature convening
Park Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: General operating support
- $200,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: General operating support
- $200,000 to Windward Fund, Washington: General operating support
How to apply: Written request identifying organzation and purpose of funds
Deadlines: Quarterly deadlines - vary year to year date is first friday of every quarter
The Heinz Endowments
- $250,000 to Environmental Integrity Project, Washington: To improve air quality in western pa
- $175,000 to The Alliance for Climate Protection, Washington: To support a sustainable economic transition across the ohio river valley
- $150,000 to Solar United Neighbors, Washington: To create a diverse, effective, and enduring grassroots movement for distributed solar in...
How to apply: You can determine your eligibility and submit your online application online at: https://www.heinz.org/grants.
Deadlines: February 15 - spring board meeting july 15 - fall board meeting
Restrictions: The heinz endowments concentrates its efforts and resources in southwestern pennsylvania. Given its primarily regional focus, the foundation is generally unable to consider applications for funding for projects outside the commonwealth of...
The Keith Campbell Foundation for the Environment Inc
- $135,000 to Potomac Riverkeeper Incorporated, Washington: General support
- $75,000 to Environmental Integrity Project, Washington: Ches. Bay urban & point source accountability
- $70,000 to Clean Water Fund, Washington: Support for md waters - septics & zero waste
How to apply: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: Refer to the foundation's website, www.campbellfoundation.org, for guidance.
Trust for Mutual Understanding
- $55,555 to The Ocean Foundation, Washington: General support
- $33,500 to The Ocean Foundation, Washington: General support
- $33,500 to The Ocean Foundation, Washington: General support
How to apply: By initial letter of inquiry
Deadlines: 6 months prior to date of activity for which support is sought.
Restrictions: The trust's programs support exchanges between the united states and the former soviet union, eastern and central europe in the arts and environmental conservation.
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc
- $1,010,000 to American Forests, Washington: To support the launch of the forest innovation platform, a new national information and...
- $550,000 to American Forests, Washington: To support planning and execution of the ninth american forest congress in 2025
- $400,000 to American Forests, Washington: To support the tree equity program in providing data, information and technical...
How to apply: See part xiv, grants process statement
Deadlines: See part xiv, grants process statement
Restrictions: See part xiv, grants process statement
The William Penn Foundation
- $500,000 to League of Conservation Voters Education Fund, Washington: Organizing and communications services with state affiliates in new jersey, pennsylvania,...
- $450,000 to Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund, Washington: Pa resilient homes & federal climate funding
- $275,000 to Rails To Trails Conservancy, Washington: Circuit trails marketing and communications
How to apply: The foundation is interested in receiving letters of inquiry from public charities that meet its funding guidelines. Letters of inquiry should include the nature of the project, anticipated results and financial information for the applicant. For additional information please...
Restrictions: 1.) grants are made to organizations which qualify under internal revenue code section 501c3 as public charities under 509(a) of the code who provide support within the foundation's grantmaking priorites. 2.) grants are not made to...
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $200,000 to American Rivers, Washington: Program
- $200,000 to Windward Fund, Washington: Program
- $200,000 to National Parks Conservation Association, Washington: Program
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
- $150,000 to Water Finance Exchange Inc, Washington: To Support the Advancement of Sustainable Water Infrastructure and Healthy Communities in...
- $150,000 to Ce Buyers Institute, Washington: To activate energy customers to drive resilient, reliable, affordable, and clean power...
- $100,000 to Efi Foundation, Washington: To support the transition to a low-carbon energy future
How to apply: Grant inquiries and grant funding requests are made through the Foundation's website, www.cgmf.org.
Restrictions: The Foundation accepts grant requests that focus on the following initiatives: water, clean energy, sustainability science, shale sustainability, and land conservation.
The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc
- $3,000,000 to World Wildlife Fund Inc, Washington: Recharge Pakistan
- $3,000,000 to World Wildlife Fund Inc, Washington: Plastic Smart Cities Program
- $1,000,000 to World Wildlife Fund Inc, Washington: Yucatan Vive
How to apply: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/social/coca-cola-foundation
Restrictions: Grants are made for education and youth development, environmental, e.g., water stewardship and community recycling programs, arts and culture, women's empowerment, and programs focused on community well-being. Funds are made available to...
Arcus Foundation
- $352,817 to Greenpeace Fund Inc, Washington: Support to protect ape habitats by reducing industrial-scale exploitation of forests.
- $150,000 to Friends of the Earth, Washington: Support to foster stronger protections for apes and ape habitat and prohibit harmful...
- $150,000 to Mighty Earth Inc, Washington: Support to advance protection of orangutan and gibbon habitat.
How to apply: Statement 24
Deadlines: Statement 24
Restrictions: Statement 24
Mwc Foundation Inc #0726315
- $150,000 to Wilderness Society, Washington: Idaho high divide campaign/legal efforts in the artic/legal efforts to protect the...
- $125,000 to World Wildlife Fund, Washington: Restoration efforts in northern great plains/mustang meadows lease payment for redco...
- $100,000 to American Rivers Inc, Washington: Diversity, equity & inclusion efforts
How to apply: Letter describing organization and charitable purpose
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $400,000 to Foundation Earth, Washington: To support the onkyayun oheki project with a focus on capacity building as well as food...
- $250,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: To support organizational and programmatic development of a sponsored project
- $200,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: To support the census equity initiative's efforts to ensure the census and american...
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
The Sobrato Family Foundation
- $350,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: To support the center for secure and modern elections.
- $309,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: To build a sustainable infrastructure for collective advocacy on behalf of el children in...
- $225,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: To support early edge californias work to prioritize young english learner (el) children...
How to apply: 2b. To apply for foundation funding a nonprofit should visit www.sobrato.org. A form is available online to fill out to then receive information from the foundation regarding funding opportunities.
Deadlines: 2c. See 2b above
Restrictions: 2d. The sobrato family foundation's investments are targeted toward strong community based organizations that promote self reliance and economic independence, and positively contribute to the quality of life for economically, physically...
The Skoll Foundation
- $200,000 to Windward Fund, Washington: The heartland fund
- $90,000 to Friends of the Earth, Washington: Climate disinformation coalition
- $66,667 to Windward Fund, Washington: Global methane hub
How to apply: Application information can be found at www.skoll.org
Deadlines: Application information can be found at www.skoll.org
Restrictions: Application information can be found at www.skoll.org
Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund
- $100,000 to New Venture Fund, Washington: Pooled fund
- $100,000 to Windward Fund, Washington: Heartland
- $50,000 to Mighty Earth Inc, Washington: Stop turning forests into fuel campaign
How to apply: After reviewing the fund's current priorities and limitations, interested applicants should submit an initial letter of inquiry for review. Applicants who receive a favorable response to their initial inquiry will be invited to submit a formal proposal with supporting materials...
Deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission; applications all year
Restrictions: Organizations must qualify under the provisions of internal revenue code section 501(c)(3).
Frederick Henry Prince Testamentary Trust
- $30,000 to Clean Water Fund, Washington: Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative
- $25,000 to Green Scheme, Washington: general operating support
- $20,000 to Potomac Riverkeeper Inc, Washington: general operating support
How to apply: Information and materials that should be submitted along with an application include: written proposals, irs letter of determination under section 509(a), current budget, audited financial statements, and descriptive literature. The application is available online at the...
Deadlines: Applications are received throughout the year. Deadlines usually are in jan, may and june.
Restrictions: * The Trusts do not fund projects that promote or proselytize any religion. While we do fund the projects of faith-based organizations, those projects must be secular in nature. * The Trusts do not fund organizations that discriminate on...
Mitchell & Kathy Racoosin Family Foundation
- $10,000 to Greenpeace Fund, Washington: General operating support
- $10,000 to World Wildlife Fund, Washington: General operating support
- $7,500 to Ocean Conservancy, Washington: General operating support
How to apply: No special format required
The Fanwood Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company
- $3,500 to American Rivers, Washington: General purpose
- $3,500 to Ocean Conservancy, Washington: General purpose
- $3,200 to Wilderness Society, Washington: General purpose
How to apply: Budget, explanation, audit and 501(c)3letter
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