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Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2023
$305,365,925
- Grants listed
- 187
- Assets, end of year
- $113,662,252
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Tax year 2022
$257,446,975
- Grants listed
- 171
- Assets, end of year
- $78,783,978
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Tax year 2021
$173,701,944
- Grants listed
- 137
- Assets, end of year
- $67,199,037
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Tax year 2020
$126,299,224
- Grants listed
- 64
- Assets, end of year
- $47,430,446
Grants paid in 2023
As listed on the return.
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Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY
To support the educational activities of the energy transition
$17,900,000 -
Stichting European Climate FoundationThe Hague, Netherlands
To provide general operating support
$15,000,000 -
Tara Climate LTDSingapore
To provide general operating support
$12,500,000 -
Climateworks FoundationSan Francisco, CA
To support research and education to further climate finance efforts
$7,924,000 -
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY
To support the educational activities with respect to climate diplomacy
$7,550,000 -
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA
In support of climate policy planning to advance clean energy to foster public health
$7,500,000 -
Climate Lead IncSan Francisco, CA
To provide general operating support
$7,000,000 -
Meliore Foundation (fup)Brussels, Belgium
To support education with respect to the clean energy transition
$6,800,000 -
Meliore Foundation (fup)Brussels, Belgium
To support coordination on communications strategies
$6,000,000 -
The Sunrise Project Australia LTDSurry Hills, Australia
To support public health through clean energy and energy transition activities
$5,700,000 -
Stichting European Climate FoundationThe Hague, Netherlands
To advance public education about clean energy
$5,615,000 -
The Regents of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, CA
In support of capacity building and climate partnerships to advance training and education
$4,450,000 -
ClaspWashington, DC
To provide technical assistance support in the development of energy efficiency standards
$4,250,000 -
International Sustainable Energy FoundationAustin, TX
To provide general operating support
$4,070,000 -
Instituto Clima E SociedadeHumaita, Brazil
To provide general operating support
$3,800,000 -
International Council on Clean TransportationWashington, DC
To support public health through clean transportation efforts
$3,500,000 -
Stichting Foundation for International Law for the Environment (file)Amsterdam, Netherlands
To support public health through energy transition efforts
$3,500,000 -
Stichting Foundation for International Law for the Environment (file)Amsterdam, Netherlands
To support public health through energy transition efforts
$3,450,000 -
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY
To support energy system decarbonization activities to foster public health
$3,350,000 -
Stichting European Climate FoundationThe Hague, Netherlands
To support research and analysis on clean energy activities
$3,250,000 -
Potential Energy Coalition IncNew York, NY
To provide general operating support
$3,210,000 -
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA
To support clean energy policy implementation efforts
$3,150,000 -
World Resources InstituteWashington, DC
To support carbon neutrality efforts to foster public health
$3,075,000 -
Corporation for National and Community ServiceWashington, DC
To support workforce development
$3,000,000 -
League of Conservation Voters Education FundWashington, DC
To support clean energy development and education activities
$3,000,000 -
MultiplierSan Francisco, CA
To support public health through the clean energy transition
$3,000,000 -
Stichting European Climate FoundationThe Hague, Netherlands
To support public health through clean power efforts
$3,000,000 -
The Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA
To improve public health and energy security through climate mitigation activities
$3,000,000 -
The London School of Economics and Political ScienceLondon, United Kingdom
To enable research and education regarding the economics of the clean energy transition
$2,550,000 -
Fundo Brasileiro Para A BiodiversidadeBotafogo, Brazil
To support education and technical assistance with respect to decarbonization
$2,500,000 -
United Nations Office for Project ServicesKobenhavn, Denmark
To further public health by supporting the clean energy transition
$2,500,000 -
Center for American ProgressWashington, DC
To provide educational support around climate change and environmental programs
$2,300,000 -
Avpn LimitedSingapore
To accelerate reductions in greenhouse gases for the benefit of public health
$2,000,000 -
Climateworks FoundationSan Francisco, CA
To improve public health through advancements to industrial decarbonization
$2,000,000 -
Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center (feco)Beijing, China
To support climate collaboration and engagement efforts
$2,000,000 -
World Resources InstituteWashington, DC
To support forest restoration
$2,000,000 -
World Resources InstituteWashington, DC
To support public health through emissions reductions
$2,000,000 -
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY
To support research in furtherance of the clean energy transition
$1,920,000 -
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NY
To support climate-related education and awareness activities
$1,900,000 -
The Regents of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, CA
To improve public health through decarbonization and the clean energy transition
$1,800,000 -
Environmental Defense Fund IncNew York, NY
To support climate research and capacity building efforts
$1,700,000 -
World Resources InstituteWashington, DC
To support efforts to reduce deforestation
$1,700,000 -
New Venture FundWashington, DC
To support educational initiatives in furtherance of the energy transition
$1,665,000 -
Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO
To support decarbonization of the power sector and improve public health
$1,600,000 -
Sustainable Energy for All Verein Fur Nachhaltige Energie (SE4ALL Verein)Vienna, Austria
To support awareness and capacity building to advance energy efficiency
$1,510,000 -
Center for International Environmental Law IncWashington, DC
To support research and education on clean energy policies
$1,500,000 -
Climate ARC IncDover, DE
To provide general operating support
$1,500,000 -
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY
To support agriculture systems that advance anti-hunger and climate resiliency
$1,500,000 -
Icvcm LimitedLondon, United Kingdom
To provide general operating support
$1,500,000 -
Institute for Governance & Sustainable DevelopmentWashington, DC
To provide general operating support
$1,500,000 -
Monash UniversityMelbourne, Australia
To support education in furtherance of climate transition planning
$1,500,000 -
Natural Resource Governance InstituteNew York, NY
To support energy transition efforts through educational activities
$1,500,000 -
Rockefeller Family Fund IncNew York, NY
To support the educational activities of the energy transition
$1,500,000 -
Stichting European Climate FoundationThe Hague, Netherlands
To increase engagement on climate matters through education of the public
$1,500,000 -
The London School of Economics and Political ScienceLondon, United Kingdom
To create a new education center for economic transition expertise
$1,500,000 -
Third Generation Environmentalism LTDLondon, United Kingdom
To provide general operating support
$1,500,000 -
Urgewald EvSassenberg, Germany
To support education related to climate finance
$1,500,000 -
Yayasan Visi Indonesia Raya Emisi Nol BersihSouth Jakarta, Indonesia
To support education on climate resilience strategies
$1,500,000 -
Social Change NestLondon, United Kingdom
To support public education on the clean energy transition
$1,450,000 -
Agora Think Tanks GGMBHBerlin, Germany
To support decarbonization to foster public health
$1,400,000 -
The Partnership Project IncWashington, DC
To support public health through climate pollution reduction activities
$1,400,000 -
Environmental Defense Fund IncNew York, NY
To advance clean energy policies through research and capacity building
$1,310,000 -
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY
To support clean energy policies through capacity building and analysis
$1,310,000 -
Berkeley Lab FoundationOakland, CA
To support decarbonization of the power and industrial sectors to improve public health
$1,300,000 -
Clientearth USA IncSanta Monica, CA
To support climate change education for the financial sector
$1,300,000 -
Windward FundWashington, DC
To support engagement and education activities on potent greenhouse gases
$1,300,000 -
Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO
To improve public health through advancements to industrial decarbonization
$1,260,000 -
Climate Policy Radar CicLondon, United Kingdom
To support research and education to accelerate climate mitigation
$1,250,000 -
Energy Systems Integration Group IncReston, VA
To provide general operating support
$1,250,000 -
Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO
To support analysis and education to further clean energy deployment
$1,200,000 -
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce FoundationSan Francisco, CA
To support educational efforts to increase clean energy leadership
$1,200,000 -
Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceWashington, DC
To strengthen supply chains to improve public health
$1,106,000 -
Third Generation Environmentalism LTDLondon, United Kingdom
To enable research and education around how to maximize the impact of transition planning
$1,005,000 -
Afef IncDover, DE
To further climate mitigation with efforts to increase public support and build capacity
$1,000,000 -
Alliance for Sustainable Energy LLCLakewood, CO
To support public health through development of clean power solutions
$1,000,000 -
Alliance for the Climate Emergency IncCharlestown, MA
To foster engagement and public education on climate change
$1,000,000 -
Center for Climate IntegrityWashington, DC
To provide general operating support
$1,000,000 -
Clean Air FundLondon, United Kingdom
To support reduction of super pollutants to foster public health
$1,000,000 -
CtreesPasadena, CA
To provide general operating support
$1,000,000 -
Democracy Forward FoundationWashington, DC
To support the clean energy transition to foster public health
$1,000,000 -
Environmental Defense Fund IncNew York, NY
To support education and engagement on climate-smart agriculture
$1,000,000 -
European Federation for Transport and Environment AisblBrussels, Belgium
To support education with respect to clean energy transportation
$1,000,000 -
Instituto Arapyau de Educacao E Desenvolvimento SustentavelTerceiro Andar, Brazil
To support emissions reduction to foster public health
$1,000,000 -
Instituto Clima E SociedadeHumaita, Brazil
To support education and engagement around climate issues
$1,000,000 -
International Energy AgencyParis, France
To provide education in support of raising energy efficiency ambition
$1,000,000 -
Oil Change InternationalWashington, DC
To provide general operating support
$1,000,000 -
Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and DevelopmentParis, France
To support an educational framework for climate mitigation and adaptation
$1,000,000 -
Public Citizen Foundation IncWashington, DC
To support education and engagement with respect to climate finance efforts
$1,000,000 -
Rockefeller Family Fund IncNew York, NY
To support the educational activities of the energy transition
$1,000,000 -
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY
To support the educational activities of the energy transition
$1,000,000 -
Sadan Beobin Gihoo SolutionSeoul, South Korea
To provide general operating support
$1,000,000 -
Sandbag Climate Campaign CicLondon, United Kingdom
To support clean energy education programs
$1,000,000 -
Stichting Climate Litigation NetworkAmsterdam, Netherlands
To provide general operating support
$1,000,000 -
Stichting European Climate FoundationThe Hague, Netherlands
To support climate diplomacy to foster public health
$1,000,000 -
Stichting Funder ForumAlmere, Netherlands
To provide general operating support
$1,000,000 -
Stichting Greenpeace CouncilAmsterdam, Netherlands
To accelerate climate mitigation and accountability through educational strategies
$1,000,000 -
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NY
To support education regarding clean energy
$1,000,000 -
Sustainable Markets FoundationNew York, NY
To support education and capacity building activities related to the energy transition
$1,000,000 -
Tara Climate LTDSingapore
To improve health in climate vulnerable countries
$1,000,000 -
The Partnership Project IncWashington, DC
To support implementation of pollutant policies to improve public health
$1,000,000 -
TransitionzeroLondon, United Kingdom
To support education and analysis of clean energy and energy transition activities
$1,000,000 -
Trustees of Tufts CollegeBoston, MA
To provide technical assistance and education on climate policy implementation
$1,000,000 -
United Nations Development ProgramBrasilia, Brazil
To provide technical assistance and educational support on climate diplomacy
$1,000,000 -
United Nations Office for Project ServicesKobenhavn, Denmark
To support public health in vulnerable countries
$1,000,000 -
United States Energy FoundationSan Francisco, CA
To support public education and engagement on clean energy investment
$1,000,000 -
World Resources InstituteWashington, DC
To support transport sector decarbonization research
$1,000,000 -
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD
To support research and education regarding the clean energy transition
$990,000 -
International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentWinnipeg, Canada
To support agriculture sector solar power efforts to foster public health
$950,000 -
World Resources InstituteWashington, DC
To provide technical assistance for integrated resource planning to improve public health
$900,000 -
Wwf-UkWoking, United Kingdom
To support carbon neutrality education and awareness building efforts
$900,000 -
Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO
To support decarbonization of the power sector and improve public health
$890,000 -
Climateworks FoundationSan Francisco, CA
To support super pollutant mitigation activities to foster public health
$850,000 -
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA
To support research and analysis in furtherance of the clean energy transition
$850,000 -
Stiftelsen the Stockholm Environment InstituteStockholm, Sweden
To support industrial decarbonization of the power sector to foster public health
$850,000 -
Green Renewable Independent Power Producers IncQuezon City, Philippines
To support education with respect to the clean energy transition
$800,000 -
Institute for Essential Services ReformJakarta Selatan, Indonesia
To support a clean energy transition to foster public health
$800,000 -
International Energy AgencyParis, France
In support of industry decarbonization through heat electrification and energy efficiency
$800,000 -
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY
To support the reduction of greenhouse gases to improve public health
$800,000 -
Our Common Home AssociationGeneva, Switzerland
To support education and engagement on the clean energy transition
$800,000 -
Aspen Global Change Institute IncBasalt, CO
To provide research, analysis and technical assistance through modeling and analysis
$750,000 -
Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development IncMinneapolis, MN
To provide education and technical assistance with respect to emissions reductions
$750,000 -
Natural Resources Defense CouncilNew York, NY
To further energy efficiency research and support educational activities
$750,000 -
Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO
To support public health through accelerated power sector transformation
$750,000 -
Solutions Project IncLos Angeles, CA
To support community engagement and education on climate
$750,000 -
Sunrise Movement Education FundWashington, DC
To provide general operating support
$750,000 -
Climate Policy Initiative IncSan Francisco, CA
To support education and awareness to further climate finance efforts
$730,000 -
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions IncWashington, DC
To support policies on emissions reduction to improve public health
$700,000 -
Center for Strategic and International StudiesWashington, DC
To provide education related to renewable energy and storage
$700,000 -
Ceres IncBoston, MA
To support education and awareness to further climate finance efforts
$700,000 -
Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (cai-Asia) Center IncPasig City, Philippines
To support research and capacity building for decarbonization and clean air initiatives
$700,000 -
ClientearthLondon, United Kingdom
To support education and awareness to further decarbonization efforts
$700,000 -
Wwf-UkWoking, United Kingdom
To support efforts to reduce deforestation
$700,000 -
Climate and Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DC
To provide general operating support
$670,000 -
Clean Energy WorksWashington, DC
To support clean energy activities to foster public health
$600,000 -
Instituto de Conservacao Ambiental the Nature Conservancy Do BrasilBrasilia, Brazil
To provide technical assistance and education for deforestation initiatives
$600,000 -
Reclaim FinanceParis, France
To support education regarding climate finance related activities
$600,000 -
Zero Emission Transportation Association Education FundWashington, DC
To support transportation research and public education activities
$600,000 -
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions IncWashington, DC
To educate stakeholders on climate mitigation through expert convening and dialogue
$500,000 -
Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (cai-Asia) Center IncPasig City, Philippines
To foster support and public education regarding super pollutants
$500,000 -
Climate and Clean Energy Equity FundWashington, DC
To foster engagement and public education on clean energy
$500,000 -
Climate ParliamentBrighton, United Kingdom
To provide education and technical assistance with respect to clean energy initiatives
$500,000 -
Environmental Investigation Agency UkLondon, United Kingdom
To support climate education and engagement of financial sector
$500,000 -
International Solar AllianceGurugram, India
To support public health through solar power related activities
$500,000 -
International Sustainable Energy FoundationAustin, TX
To support analysis and education around sustainable agriculture and land use
$500,000 -
Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA
To support expanding a clean energy and transport investment informational database
$500,000 -
Observer Research Foundation AmericaWashington, DC
To enhance public health through fostering clean energy technology cooperation
$500,000 -
Open Imagery Network IncWashington, DC
To support educational activities around energy transition collaboration and strategy
$500,000 -
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY
To support the educational activities of the energy transition
$500,000 -
Sierra Club FoundationOakland, CA
To support public education on the clean energy transition
$500,000 -
Sustainable Finance Institute Asia LimitedSingapore
To support education and engagement with respect to climate finance frameworks
$500,000 -
Third Generation Environmentalism LTDLondon, United Kingdom
To support political economy research and analysis
$500,000 -
Third Generation Environmentalism LTDLondon, United Kingdom
To support education and analysis of clean energy transition activities
$500,000 -
University of MarylandCollege Park, MD
To support research and analysis related to emissions reductions
$500,000 -
Windward FundWashington, DC
To support engagement and education activities on potent greenhouse gases
$500,000 -
World Resources InstituteWashington, DC
To support resource-efficient agriculture
$500,000 -
Net Zero Lawyers Alliance LTDLondon, United Kingdom
To support the transition to net zero to foster public health
$450,000 -
Stichting IdhUtrecht, Netherlands
To foster public health and protect the environment through agricultural resource management
$450,000 -
Center for Global DevelopmentWashington, DC
To provide research and education related to climate finance
$410,000 -
Bruegel AisblBrussels, Belgium
To support research regarding scaling of climate finance
$400,000 -
Center for Applied Environmental Law and PolicyWashington, DC
To support climate policy analysis
$400,000 -
ClaspWashington, DC
To provide technical assistance in support of energy efficiency to foster public health
$400,000 -
Clean Air FundLondon, United Kingdom
To foster support and public education regarding super pollutants
$400,000 -
Environmental Investigation AgencyWashington, DC
To support education and engagement on hydrofluorocarbons
$400,000 -
Instituto E Transicao EnergeticaSao Paulo, Brazil
To provide support and education on industrial decarbonization
$400,000 -
New York UniversityNew York, NY
To support educational initiatives in furtherance of the energy transition
$400,000 -
Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO
To support education and awareness to further climate finance efforts
$400,000 -
United Nations FoundationWashington, DC
To provide education of the public through support of climate policy implementation
$400,000 -
Climate Catalyst IncWilmington, DE
To provide technical assistance and public education on steel decarbonization efforts
$350,000 -
Instituto Amazonia 40Manaus, Brazil
To support research in furtherance of climate change mitigation
$350,000 -
International Financial Reporting Standards FoundationNew Castle County, DE
To provide research and education related to climate finance
$350,000 -
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundBoston, MA
Employee charitable match benefit
$340,925 -
New York UniversityNew York, NY
To advance climate policy and regulation
$340,000 -
Center for Applied Environmental Law and PolicyWashington, DC
To advance climate policy through research and capacity building
$320,000 -
Building Decarbonization CoalitionLewes, DE
To provide general operating support
$300,000 -
Climate Bonds InitiativeLondon, United Kingdom
To provide research and education related to climate finance
$300,000 -
Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis IncLakewood, OH
To support education regarding climate change efforts
$300,000 -
Climateworks FoundationSan Francisco, CA
To support education and convenings on matters related to climate change
$250,000 -
Meliore Foundation (fup)Brussels, Belgium
To support education and awareness building activities around climate finance and clean energy
$250,000 -
National University of SingaporeSingapore
For climate policy research and capacity building
$250,000 -
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY
To build capacity in the climate movement
$250,000 -
Instituto ClimainfoSao Paulo, Brazil
To foster collaboration and engagement around climate ambition and climate finance
$200,000 -
Rocky Mountain InstituteBoulder, CO
To support technical assistance regarding industrial decarbonization to improve public health
$200,000 -
American Council for an Energy-Efficient EconomyWashington, DC
To improve public health through acceleration of industrial efficiency
$190,000 -
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncNew York, NY
To support education regarding climate finance related activities
$185,000 -
Meridian InstituteDillon, CO
To provide evidence and learning support to the field
$140,000 -
Electrification Coalition FoundationWashington, DC
To support engagement and education regarding clean energy transportation
$130,000 -
World Resources InstituteWashington, DC
To support education regarding resource efficient agriculture
$50,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Environment46 grants $62,365,00042% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking11 grants $41,535,00028% of the total
- International aid16 grants $18,831,00013% of the total
- Science and technology6 grants $12,524,0008% of the total
- Education7 grants $5,640,0004% of the total
- Civil rights1 grant $2,300,0002% of the total
- 4 other causes5 grants $4,160,0003% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- New York24 grants $52,875,000
- District of Columbia43 grants $49,916,000
- California20 grants $49,004,000
- Colorado10 grants $8,190,000
- Texas2 grants $4,570,000
- Massachusetts6 grants $4,390,925
- Delaware4 grants $3,200,000
- Maryland2 grants $1,490,000
- Virginia1 grant $1,250,000
- Minnesota1 grant $750,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- C Frederick TaylorDIRECTOR, CHAIR Hours 1Pay $0
- Jennifer ReynosoDIRECTOR, SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
- Christie UlmanPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $736,334
- Gilbert ChingTREASURER, VP OF FINANCE Hours 40Pay $170,386
- Michelle MoersfelderSECRETARY, GENERAL COUNSEL Hours 40Pay $403,903
- James JenkinTREASURER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Hours 40Pay $418,600
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