Sequoia Climate Foundation
Invitation OnlyIrvine, California · EIN 85-4095972 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2023)$305.4M
Organizations funded187
Typical grant$1,000,000
Total assets$113.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500,000 and $1,500,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
82% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | To support the educational activities of the energy transition | $17,900,000 |
| Stichting European Climate Foundation | The Hague, NL | To provide general operating support | $15,000,000 |
| Tara Climate Ltd | Singapore, SN | To provide general operating support | $12,500,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To support research and education to further climate finance efforts | $7,924,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | To support the educational activities with respect to climate diplomacy | $7,550,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | In support of climate policy planning to advance clean energy to foster public health | $7,500,000 |
| Climate Lead Inc | San Francisco, CA | To provide general operating support | $7,000,000 |
| Meliore Foundation (Fup) | Brussels, BE | To support education with respect to the clean energy transition | $6,800,000 |
| Meliore Foundation (Fup) | Brussels, BE | To support coordination on communications strategies | $6,000,000 |
| The Sunrise Project Australia Ltd | Surry Hills, AS | To support public health through clean energy and energy transition activities | $5,700,000 |
| Stichting European Climate Foundation | The Hague, NL | To advance public education about clean energy | $5,615,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California | Berkeley, CA | In support of capacity building and climate partnerships to advance training and education | $4,450,000 |
| Clasp | Washington, DC | To provide technical assistance support in the development of energy efficiency standards | $4,250,000 |
| International Sustainable Energy Foundation | Austin, TX | To provide general operating support | $4,070,000 |
| Instituto Clima E Sociedade | Humaita, BR | To provide general operating support | $3,800,000 |
| International Council on Clean Transportation | Washington, DC | To support public health through clean transportation efforts | $3,500,000 |
| Stichting Foundation for International Law for the Environment (File) | Amsterdam, NL | To support public health through energy transition efforts | $3,500,000 |
| Stichting Foundation for International Law for the Environment (File) | Amsterdam, NL | To support public health through energy transition efforts | $3,450,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | To support energy system decarbonization activities to foster public health | $3,350,000 |
| Stichting European Climate Foundation | The Hague, NL | To support research and analysis on clean energy activities | $3,250,000 |
| Potential Energy Coalition Inc | New York, NY | To provide general operating support | $3,210,000 |
| United States Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To support clean energy policy implementation efforts | $3,150,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | To support carbon neutrality efforts to foster public health | $3,075,000 |
| Corporation for National and Community Service | Washington, DC | To support workforce development | $3,000,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Washington, DC | To support clean energy development and education activities | $3,000,000 |
| Multiplier | San Francisco, CA | To support public health through the clean energy transition | $3,000,000 |
| Stichting European Climate Foundation | The Hague, NL | To support public health through clean power efforts | $3,000,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To improve public health and energy security through climate mitigation activities | $3,000,000 |
| The London School of Economics and Political Science | London, UK | To enable research and education regarding the economics of the clean energy transition | $2,550,000 |
| Fundo Brasileiro Para a Biodiversidade | Botafogo, BR | To support education and technical assistance with respect to decarbonization | $2,500,000 |
| United Nations Office for Project Services | Kobenhavn, DA | To further public health by supporting the clean energy transition | $2,500,000 |
| Center for American Progress | Washington, DC | To provide educational support around climate change and environmental programs | $2,300,000 |
| Avpn Limited | Singapore, SN | To accelerate reductions in greenhouse gases | $2,000,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | To improve public health through advancements to industrial decarbonization | $2,000,000 |
| Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center (Feco) | Beijing, CH | To support climate collaboration and engagement efforts | $2,000,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | To support forest restoration | $2,000,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | To support public health through emissions reductions | $2,000,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | To support research in furtherance of the clean energy transition | $1,920,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | New York, NY | To support climate-related education and awareness activities | $1,900,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California | Berkeley, CA | To improve public health through decarbonization and the clean energy transition | $1,800,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Inc | New York, NY | To support climate research and capacity building efforts | $1,700,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | To support efforts to reduce deforestation | $1,700,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | To support educational initiatives in furtherance of the energy transition | $1,665,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Boulder, 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, AU | To support awareness and capacity building to advance energy efficiency | $1,510,000 |
| Center for International Environmental Law Inc | Washington, DC | To support research and education on clean energy policies | $1,500,000 |
| Climate Arc Inc | Dover, DE | To provide general operating support | $1,500,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | To support agriculture systems that advance anti-hunger and climate resiliency | $1,500,000 |
| Icvcm Limited | London, UK | To provide general operating support | $1,500,000 |
| Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development | Washington, DC | To provide general operating support | $1,500,000 |
| Monash University | Melbourne, AS | To support education in furtherance of climate transition planning | $1,500,000 |
| Natural Resource Governance Institute | New York, NY | To support energy transition efforts through educational activities | $1,500,000 |
| Rockefeller Family Fund Inc | New York, NY | To support the educational activities of the energy transition | $1,500,000 |
| Stichting European Climate Foundation | The Hague, NL | To increase engagement on climate matters through education of the public | $1,500,000 |
| The London School of Economics and Political Science | London, UK | To create a new education center for economic transition expertise | $1,500,000 |
| Third Generation Environmentalism Ltd | London, UK | To provide general operating support | $1,500,000 |
| Urgewald Ev | Sassenberg, GM | To support education related to climate finance | $1,500,000 |
| Yayasan Visi Indonesia Raya Emisi Nol Bersih | South Jakarta, ID | To support education on climate resilience strategies | $1,500,000 |
| Social Change Nest | London, UK | To support public education on the clean energy transition | $1,450,000 |
| Agora Think Tanks Ggmbh | Berlin, GM | To support decarbonization to foster public health | $1,400,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 187 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $305,365,925 | 187 |
| 2022 | $257,446,975 | 171 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542869349100134
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4095972
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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