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Grant recipient EIN 83-1740146Philanthropy and grantmaking

Who funds United States Energy Foundation?

26 private foundations gave United States Energy Foundation in San Francisco, CA $473.7 million across 139 grants, in tax years 2019 to 2024.

Grants listed on funders’ 990-PF returns for tax years 2019 to 2024, read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Grants received by year

Grants from private foundations by the funder’s tax year. The latest year is in blue; it is not complete until all its returns reach the IRS.

Every foundation grant, by year

139 grants

Each line as the funder listed it on its return, newest year first, then largest.

  1. Sergey Brin Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2024

    General operating support

    $29,000,018
  2. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2024

    Promote clean energy

    $20,100,000
  3. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2024

    to equitably decarbonize the Midwest by supporting powerful and inclusive coalitions with the ability to transform markets and the economy through state action in seven states

    $9,600,000
  4. The Bloomberg Family Foundation IncNew York, NY 2024

    To support clean energy

    $8,000,000
  5. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For general operating support

    $4,500,000
  6. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2024

    Promote clean energy

    $3,750,000
  7. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    In support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies

    $3,000,000
  8. The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA 2024

    Clean energy deployment in the southeast and

    $3,000,000
  9. The Benificus FoundationSan Carlos, CA 2024

    General purpose

    $2,023,308
  10. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2024

    General support

    $2,000,000
  11. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For federal and local power programs

    $2,000,000
  12. Sergey Brin Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2024

    General operating support

    $1,500,324
  13. Sergey Brin Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2024

    General operating support

    $1,005,473
  14. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For the midwest climate and democracy initiative

    $1,000,000
  15. Skyline FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2024

    General support

    $1,000,000
  16. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2024

    To advance clean vehicle standards and transportation electrification

    $750,000
  17. Tandem Philanthropies fka the Ark FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    To provide general support

    $750,000
  18. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2024

    For the transportation program

    $750,000
  19. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2024

    Program

    $625,000
  20. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    In support of the red fund for the midwest climate and democracy project

    $500,000
  21. The Heinz EndowmentsPittsburgh, PA 2024

    To build strategic communications capacity to support federal clean energy and climate investments in western pennsylvania, and fostering public support for an equitable, sustainable economic transition in the region

    $500,000
  22. Caerus Foundation IncNorthbrook, IL 2024

    Environmental Priorities in Wisconsin in 2024-2026

    $400,000
  23. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2024

    To support strategic communications

    $200,000
  24. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2024

    To support transmission in the west

    $200,000
  25. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2024

    Program

    $75,000
  26. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2024

    To support the climate program portal

    $70,000
  27. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2024

    To the racial equity and democracy fund

    $50,000
  28. Sergey Brin Family FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2023

    General operating support

    $29,000,080
  29. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2023

    Promote clean energy

    $19,250,000
  30. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2023

    To build and support the Midwest network of advocates in pursuit of ambitious and equitable climate action

    $9,600,000
  31. The Bloomberg Family Foundation IncNew York, NY 2023

    Accelerate transition to clean energy

    $8,000,000
  32. Sequoia Climate FoundationIrvine, CA 2023

    In support of climate policy planning to advance clean energy to foster public health

    $7,500,000
  33. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2023

    For general operating support

    $5,500,000
  34. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    in support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies

    $3,500,000
  35. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2023

    Promote clean energy

    $3,250,000
  36. Sequoia Climate FoundationIrvine, CA 2023

    To support clean energy policy implementation efforts

    $3,150,000
  37. The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA 2023

    Clean energy deployment in the se & intermountain

    $3,000,000
  38. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2023

    General support

    $2,000,000
  39. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2023

    For the local power initiative

    $2,000,000
  40. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2023

    For federal and state implementation of federal climate investments

    $2,000,000
  41. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2023

    Environment and Science

    $2,000,000
  42. Sequoia Climate FoundationIrvine, CA 2023

    To support public education and engagement on clean energy investment

    $1,000,000
  43. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2023

    For the midwest climate and democracy initiative

    $1,000,000
  44. Skyline FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2023

    General support

    $1,000,000
  45. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2023

    To advance clean vehicle standards, transportation electrification, and equitable transportation policy

    $950,000
  46. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2023

    For the transportation program

    $850,000
  47. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2023

    Program

    $625,000
  48. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2023

    To support western transmission, strategic communications, and power sector analysis

    $600,000
  49. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    in support of the RED Fund for the Midwest Climate and Democracy project

    $500,000
  50. Tandem Philanthropies fka the Ark FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2023

    To provide general support

    $500,000
  51. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2023

    Climate

    $250,000
  52. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2023

    Program

    $75,000
  53. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2023

    For sponsorship of the western advocates convening

    $50,000
  54. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2022

    Promote clean energy

    $9,750,000
  55. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2022

    To build and support the Midwest network of advocates in pursuit of ambitious and equitable climate action

    $9,600,000
  56. The Bloomberg Family Foundation IncNew York, NY 2022

    Accelerate transition to clean energy

    $8,800,000
  57. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2022

    For general operating support

    $8,000,000
  58. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2022

    Promote energy efficiency

    $7,250,000
  59. Sequoia Climate FoundationIrvine, CA 2022

    To support state clean energy policy implementation

    $6,400,000
  60. Robertson FoundationNew York, NY 2022

    Inflation reduction act implementation

    $5,000,000
  61. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    in support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies

    $4,000,000
  62. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2022

    Conservation and science

    $3,500,000
  63. The Arthur M Blank Family FoundationAtlanta, GA 2022

    Clean energy deployment in the southeast and inter

    $3,250,000
  64. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2022

    For the midwest climate and democracy initiative

    $3,000,000
  65. The Benificus FoundationSan Carlos, CA 2022

    General purpose

    $2,026,506
  66. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2022

    General support

    $2,000,000
  67. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2022

    Program

    $1,250,000
  68. Sequoia Climate FoundationIrvine, CA 2022

    To increase awareness for clean energy investment

    $1,025,000
  69. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2022

    For the u.s. Transportation program

    $1,000,000
  70. Skyline FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2022

    General operating support

    $1,000,000
  71. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2022

    To advance clean vehicle standards ($700,000), transportation electrification ($150,000), and equitable transportation policy ($100,000)

    $950,000
  72. Tandem Philanthropies fka the Ark FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2022

    To provide general support

    $500,000
  73. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    Climate

    $250,000
  74. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2022

    in support of the RED Fund for the Midwest Climate and Democracy project

    $200,000
  75. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2022

    To accelerate transmission development in the west

    $200,000
  76. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2022

    To advance clean vehicle standards ($700,000), transportation electrification ($150,000), and equitable transportation policy ($100,000)

    $150,000
  77. Jacob L and Lillian Holtzmann FoundationPalo Alto, CA 2022

    General contribution

    $10,000
  78. Eric Anderson FoundationSeattle, WA 2022

    General support

    $5,000
  79. The Bloomberg Family Foundation IncNew York, NY 2021

    Accelerate transition to clean energy

    $19,075,000
  80. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $13,000,000
  81. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2021

    to equitably decarbonize the Midwest power, transportation, and building sectors

    $9,600,000
  82. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $9,000,000
  83. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2021

    For general operating support

    $8,000,000
  84. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2021

    Conservation and science

    $4,350,000
  85. Robertson FoundationNew York, NY 2021

    Southeast program

    $3,000,000
  86. John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    in support of state-level advocacy for clean energy policies

    $2,500,000
  87. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    General support

    $2,000,000
  88. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2021

    To advance clean vehicle standards, transportation electrification, equitable transportation policy, and equitable building electrification. $950,000 grant then $290,000 amendment - both made and paid in 2021.

    $1,240,000
  89. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2021

    For the u.s. Transportation program

    $1,000,000
  90. Skyline FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2021

    U.s. Program general support

    $750,000
  91. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2021

    Program support

    $500,000
  92. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2021

    To advance strategic communications that build support for climate policy action

    $400,000
  93. Wend II IncBentonville, AR 2021

    The Affordable, Equitable, and Emissions-Free Transportation Fund (AEET)

    $250,000
  94. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2021

    For the more mobility, no tailpipes fund

    $250,000
  95. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2021

    Climate

    $150,000
  96. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2021

    to support grantees historically not included in the clean transportation space, and broaden the scope of both community grantmaking and advocacy partners for the equitable clean transportation future

    $150,000
  97. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2021

    to equitably decarbonize the Midwest power, transportation, and building sectors

    $100,000
  98. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2021

    Program support

    $90,000
  99. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2021

    For the diversity, equity, and inclusion project

    $50,000
  100. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2020

    For general operating support

    $14,000,000
  101. The Bloomberg Family Foundation IncNew York, NY 2020

    To support the beyond carbon initiative

    $10,250,000
  102. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2020

    To accelerate decarbonization of the Midwest power, transportation, and buildings sectors

    $8,700,000
  103. Sequoia Climate FoundationIrvine, CA 2020

    Energy and transportation

    $7,820,000
  104. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    General operating support

    $4,000,000
  105. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $4,000,000
  106. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $4,000,000
  107. The David and Lucile Packard FoundationLos Altos, CA 2020

    Conservation and science

    $4,000,000
  108. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $3,900,000
  109. Robertson FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    Support for southeast program.

    $3,000,000
  110. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $3,000,000
  111. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $2,000,000
  112. The William & Flora Hewlett FoundationMenlo Park, CA 2020

    For building campaigns and coalitions to electrify medium and heavyduty vehicles

    $1,000,000
  113. Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR 2020

    Wholesale Market Middle Game Strategy

    $750,000
  114. Skyline FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2020

    U.s. Program general support

    $750,000
  115. Lakeshore Foundation Dated April 5 2011Redwood City, CA 2020

    General

    $250,000
  116. Circle of Service FoundationChicago, IL 2020

    Climate

    $250,000
  117. Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY 2020

    Energy efficiency for all coalition

    $250,000
  118. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2020

    To advance equitable building electrification ($100,000), equitable transportation policy ($60,000), and state clean transportation policy ($75,000)

    $235,000
  119. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2020

    To advance climate and clean energy policy

    $200,000
  120. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2020

    Launching the equitable building electrification collaborative fund for frontline communities

    $200,000
  121. Arie and Ida Crown MemorialChicago, IL 2020

    Program support

    $180,000
  122. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2020

    To support the energy efficiency for all coalition

    $50,000
  123. The McKnight FoundationMinneapolis, MN 2020

    For an honorarium in appreciation of Jason Mark's presentation at the May board meeting

    $1,000
  124. Wellspring Philanthropic Fund IncNew York, NY 2019

    Climate program support

    $18,500,000
  125. Freedom Together FoundationNew York, NY 2019

    Energy efficiency for all and general operating support

    $4,750,000
  126. Robertson FoundationNew York, NY 2019

    Support for southeast program.

    $3,000,000
  127. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $2,333,334
  128. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $2,333,333
  129. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $2,333,333
  130. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $2,000,000
  131. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $2,000,000
  132. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Educate public about climate and clean energy

    $2,000,000
  133. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2019

    To advance climate and clean energy policy

    $775,000
  134. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    Promote energy efficiency

    $700,000
  135. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    General Operating Support

    $666,668
  136. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    General Operating Support

    $666,666
  137. Sea Change FoundationSan Francisco, CA 2019

    General Operating Support

    $666,666
  138. The Heising-Simons FoundationLos Altos, CA 2019

    For a conference on transportation electrification

    $50,000
  139. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI 2019

    Strengthening equity programming and participation in the energy optimization advocates convening and hosting an equity-energy optimization workshop

    $50,000

Funders of similar organizations nearby

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  1. Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA 131 grants Preselected only $19,269 to similar organizations
  2. Esb Charitable FoundationSan Francisco, CA 72 grants Preselected only $8,782,300 to similar organizations
  3. The James Irvine FoundationSan Francisco, CA 95 grants Preselected only $32,034,350 to similar organizations
  4. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation IncCharlotte, NC 159 grants Accepts applications $5,746,647 to similar organizations
  5. The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA 57 grants Accepts applications $2,996,490 to similar organizations
  6. The California EndowmentLos Angeles, CA 95 grants Preselected only $19,473,970 to similar organizations
  7. JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY 44 grants Preselected only $5,507,905 to similar organizations
  8. The Ford FoundationNew York, NY 82 grants Accepts applications $17,937,839 to similar organizations

About this match

Funders write a recipient’s name and address, not its EIN. We matched these grants to EIN 83-1740146 by name and ZIP code against the IRS list of exempt organizations and our list of filers. Grants we could not tie to one organization are not counted here.