The Daniels Family Sustainable Energy Foundation makes a small number of targeted operational grants, primarily supporting exploration/science outreach and Rotary-affiliated humanitarian service. Most dollars have gone to The Explorers Club, with additional support to Rotary foundations, indicating interest in organizations that promote public-facing exploration, education, and community service. Grants are unrestricted or for general operations rather than project-specific funding.
Very small, concentrated giving: few grants per year with a large share to one repeat grantee (The Explorers Club) and smaller gifts to Rotary entities; emphasis on core/operational support rather than many distributed or program-specific grants.
$13K
$19K
$25K
$35K
Most grants fall between $2K and $2K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$2K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in IL.
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Notable grantees: The Explorers Club, The Rotary Foundation, Rotary Foundation (local/regional Rotary entities)
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE EXPLORERS CLUB | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE OPERATIONS, AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. |
| THE ROTARY FOUNDATION | EVANSTAN, IL | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION. |
| THE EXPLORERS CLUB | NEW YORK, NY | $2,500 | 2024 | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE OPERATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION OF THE EXPLORERS CLUB. |
| ROTARY FOUNDATION | EVANSTAN, IL | $1,800 | 2023 | TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF ROTARY FOUNDATION. |
THE EXPLORERS CLUB
$10,000TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE OPERATIONS, AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
THE ROTARY FOUNDATION
$2,500GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ROTARY FOUNDATION.
THE EXPLORERS CLUB
$2,500TO SUPPORT THE CHARITABLE OPERATIONS OF THE FOUNDATION OF THE EXPLORERS CLUB.
ROTARY FOUNDATION
$1,800TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF ROTARY FOUNDATION.
Current and upcoming funding from Daniels Family Sustainable Energy Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Applicants should submit scientific fieldwork proposals requiring use of the foundation's vessels for climate and ocean research. Priority is given to proposals that produce new scientific information with a clear, well-defined scientific question.
Who can apply: Scientific fieldwork requiring use of foundation vessels; projects should have a clear, well-defined scientific question. Priority given to proposals producing new scientific information and aligning with listed focus areas. Applicants must cover operational costs; exceptional proposals with well-funded international collaborations and strong communications strategies may be considered for additional funding.
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