Sea Change Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 20-4952986 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$37.4M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$3,000,000
Total assets$208.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $175,000 and $3,750,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
44% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Promote clean energy | $20,100,000 |
| Building Decarbonnization Coalition | Petaluma, CA | Promote clean energy | $5,000,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Promote clean energy | $3,750,000 |
| Partnership Project Inc | Washington, DC | Educate public about climate and clean energy | $3,000,000 |
| Potential Energy Coalition Inc | New York, NY | Educate public about climate and clean energy | $3,000,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $2,000,000 |
| Bluegreen Alliance Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Promote energy efficiency | $175,000 |
| 2030 Inc | Santa Fe, NM | Promote energy efficiency | $175,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Oakland, CA | Promote energy efficiency | $150,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,350,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $45,537,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533149349103208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4952986
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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