Advocates for Climate Innovation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3748063 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$22,500
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Climate Fund Inc | New York, NY | Endowment grant | $253,691 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | Cdr objectives and opps | $230,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | Carbon dioxide removal | $220,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Reston, VA | Advancing carbon dioxide removal as an essential component of federal climate policy | $200,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | To support projects to build support and develop effective regulatory models for responsible carbon dioxide removal | $150,000 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center | Washington, DC | Carbon dioxide removal | $100,000 |
| Center for American Progress | Washington, DC | To support cap policy, communications and intergovernmental staff | $50,000 |
| Resources for the Future | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general institutional support | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted general institutional support | $22,500 |
| Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition Institute | Washington, DC | Unrestricted general institutional support | $10,000 |
| Campaign Against Hunger | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted general institutional support | $7,500 |
| Health Equity Initiative | New York, NY | Unrestricted general institutional support | $5,000 |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | Essex Junction, VT | Unrestricted general institutional support | $5,000 |
| Peoples Theatre Project Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted general institutional support | $5,000 |
| American University of Rome | Rome, IT | To support health and risk communication in pandemics and beyond: strategies for a systems-thinking, community and equity-driven approach | $3,333 |
| Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted general institutional support | $2,500 |
| Peoples Theatre Project Inc | New York, NY | Capital project | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | To support carbon removal grant renewal concept | $300,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | To support projects to build support and develop effective regulatory models for responsible carbon dioxide removal | $150,000 |
| Center for American Progress | Washington, DC | To support cap policy, communications and intergovernmental staff | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,292,024 | 20 |
| 2024 | $17,797,450 | 24 |
| 2023 | $1,558,500 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641309349100809
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3748063
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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