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    Solutions Project

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    Oakland, CAWebsiteEIN: 46-38113483 filings on record
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    About Solutions Project

    Accelerate a just transition to a regenerative economy by funding and amplifying climate justice solutions created by Black, Indigenous, immigrant, women and communities of color, and by shifting resources and narrative power to frontline grassroots organizations.

    Focus Areas

    climate justiceclean energycommunity resiliencewaterfood systemsaffordable housinggreen jobsmedia and narrative capacity

    Who They Fund

    frontline communities / frontline-led organizationsIndigenous / Native organizers and allianceslocal community-based organizations and cooperativesracially marginalized communities facing environmental and utility harms

    About Solutions Project

    Solutions Project Inc uses a mix of rapid response, ecosystem funds, and core grants to move climate resources toward Black, Indigenous, immigrant, women, and other communities of color. A defining feature of the foundation’s work is its emphasis on frontline-led climate justice organizations and coalitions, with support that extends across clean energy, water, food systems, housing, green jobs, media, and narrative capacity. Recent grants show that this approach is not limited to one geography or one type of grantee: it includes community development corporations, organizing networks, and environmental justice groups. Among the larger recent awards, Thunder Valley Community Development Corp in Porcupine, South Dakota received $200,000 for general operating support in the Fund for Frontline Power capacity-building stream. Uprose in Brooklyn received $200,000 for general operating support in the same family of grants, reflecting the foundation’s use of flexible funding for frontline organizations. The Solutions Project also co-created and administers ecosystem funds such as the Justice40 Accelerator and the Fund for Frontline Power, tying grantmaking to movement infrastructure rather than only discrete projects. Its stated focus on shifting resources and narrative power gives the grant program a clear organizing and communications dimension alongside direct program support.

    What Solutions Project Funds

    Climate justice is the central theme across the foundation’s grantmaking. For example, Strategic Concepts in Organizing (SCOPE) in Los Angeles received $200,000 for general operating support under the Fund for Frontline Power capacity-building stream, and Partnership for Southern Equity in Atlanta received $200,000 for the same type of support. Those awards point to a preference for flexible resources that strengthen organizations rather than narrowly defined projects. The foundation also backs place-based community energy and resilience work. Native Renewables in Flagstaff received $200,000 for general operating support, while Taproot Earth in Slidell received $200,000 for general operating support through the same frontline-power funding stream. Communications and narrative work is another clear line of support: the Communicating Our Power program is described as a $10M program to help frontline climate justice groups build communications capacity and narrative power. Justice40-related capacity building is part of the portfolio as well, through the Justice40 Accelerator, which is designed for organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and people of color that are eligible for federal Justice40 investments.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $5M

    Total Assets

    $28.8M

    Total Revenue

    $8.9M

    Total Expenses

    $8.9M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $30K and $50K, with a median of $30K.

    25th Percentile

    $30K

    Median

    $30K

    75th Percentile

    $50K

    Geographic Reach

    National41 states funded

    About 19% of grants go to recipients in NC.

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    Funding Style

    general operating supportcapacity buildingpass-through / fiscal sponsorshipcore fund / unrestricted supportcampaign & coalition support

    Topics

    climate justice / climate alliancesutility justice / energy affordability campaignsgrassroots organizing & frontline power buildingstrategic communications & narrative changedemocracy & civic engagement supportequity-focused community capacity strengthening

    How Solutions Project Gives

    Typical awards cluster tightly around $30,000 at the 25th percentile, $30,000 at the median, and $50,000 at the 75th percentile, while selected capacity-building grants reach $200,000. The structure is that of a public charity and regular funder, not a DAF, and it does not fund individuals or make program-related investments. Recipients recur across years: several organizations appear in both 2023 and 2024 with matching support patterns, which suggests multi-year relationships rather than one-off grants. The active programs emphasize general operating support, core funding, rapid response, and ecosystem funds. Unsolicited applications are not indicated in the program descriptions provided.

    Where Solutions Project Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is national, and all grants in the distribution shown go to U.S. recipients. North Carolina is the top state by grant count, while California accounts for 19% of grants. Recent recipient cities include Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Miami, Atlanta, Buffalo, Flagstaff, and Porcupine. Puerto Rico appears in the stated geographic scope of several active programs, though the recent-grants list provided here shows U.S. recipients only.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Solutions Project

    What kinds of organizations does Solutions Project Inc fund most often?

    It funds frontline climate justice organizations and coalitions led by Black, Indigenous, immigrant, women, and other people of color. Recent grant descriptions also point to support for community development corporations, environmental justice groups, and organizing networks working on energy, water, food systems, housing, and green jobs.

    What is the typical grant size?

    The typical grant size is $30,000 at both the 25th percentile and median, with the 75th percentile at $50,000. The recent-grants list also includes larger $200,000 general operating and capacity-building awards.

    Does Solutions Project Inc make recurring grants to the same organizations?

    Yes. Several recipients appear in both 2023 and 2024, including Thunder Valley Community Development Corp, Uprose, Native Renewables, Catalyst Miami, Partnership for Southern Equity, and People United for Sustainable Housing. The repeated awards suggest multi-year relationships.

    What geographic areas does the foundation give in?

    Its stated scope is national. The recipient distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the data shown, with North Carolina as the top state by grant count and California receiving 19% of grants. Puerto Rico is included in the geography for some active programs.

    Can organizations submit unsolicited applications?

    The active program descriptions provided say “Accepts unsolicited: False” for the Fighter Fund, Fund for Frontline Power, Justice40 Accelerator, Communicating Our Power, and the core grantmaking programs. The grantmaking described is therefore not presented as open unsolicited funding.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    UPROSEBrooklyn, NY$100,0002025Core Fund 2024 grant award
    4DaSoilPhiladelphia, PA$100,0002025Fund for Frontline Power 2023 grant award
    People United for Sustainable HousingBuffalo, NY$100,0002025Democracy Fund 2024 grant award
    Catalyst MiamiMiami, FL$100,0002025Democracy Fund 2024 grant award
    Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APENOakland, CA$100,0002025Democracy Fund 2024 grant award
    New Alpha Community Development CorpFlorence, SC$100,0002025Core Fund 2024 grant award
    Kentucky CoalitionLondon, KY$100,0002025Core Fund 2024 grant award
    Thunder Valley Community Development CorpPorcupine, SD$100,0002025Core Fund 2024 grant award
    Social and Environmental EntrepreneursCalabasas, CA$50,0002025Sequoia 2024 Grant award
    Alliance for a Just SocietySeattle, WA$50,0002025Core Fund 2024 grant award
    Tides CenterLos Angeles, CA$50,0002025Sequoia 2024 Grant award
    MIAMI CLIMATE ALLIANCEHialeah, FL$50,0002025Sequoia 2024 Grant award
    The Smile Trust IncMiami, FL$50,0002025Climate Disaster 2024 grant award
    Tides FoundationLos Angeles, CA$50,0002025Sequoia 2024 Grant award
    ALIGN THE ALLIANCE FOR A GREATER NEW YORKCoachella, CA$50,0002025Sequoia 2024 Grant award
    Michigan Environmental Justice CoalitionDetroit, MI$50,0002025Sequoia 2024 Grant award
    Strategic Concepts in Organizing (SCOPE)Los Angeles, CA$50,0002025Post-Election Rapid Response 2024 grant award
    Communities For A Better EnvironmentHuntington Park, CA$50,0002025Sequoia 2024 Grant award
    The Cleo InstituteMiami, FL$50,0002025Sequoia 2024 Grant award
    NYC Environmental Justice AllianceBrooklyn, NY$50,0002025Sequoia 2024 Grant award
    Groundwork Ohio River ValleyIncWashington, DC$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Eastie Farm IncMebane, NC$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    West Harlem Environmental ActionMebane, NC$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Detroit Future CityDetroit, MI$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Emerald Cities CollaborativeGulfport, MS$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Faith in PlaceSpringfield, IL$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Blacks in Green NFPChicago, IL$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Youth Ministries for Peace & JusticeSeattle, WA$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    UFW FoundationBakersfield, CA$40,0002025Core Fund 2024 grant award
    Texas Small Farmers & Ranchers CBOCollege Station, TX$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    UPROSEBrooklyn, NY$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    The Green Door InitiativeAnnandale, MN$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Casa Familiar IncSan Ysidro, CA$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Appalachian VoicesBoone, NC$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Power 52Bronx, NY$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Shelterwood CollectiveMcKinleyville, CA$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Native ConservancyWaianae, HI$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    South Ward Environmental AllianceHighland Park, MI$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    GreenRoots IncAtlanta, GA$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Amistades IncTucson, AZ$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Urban TilthRichmond, CA$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    La Cosecha CSAAlbuquerque, NM$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Philly ThriveOsceola, WI$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Water Wise Gulf SouthTakoma Park, MD$40,0002025Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award
    Steps CoalitionGulfport, MS$30,0002025Core Fund 2024 grant award
    GASPBirmingham, AL$30,0002025Core Fund 2024 grant award
    West Street RecoveryHouston, TX$30,0002025Climate Disaster 2024 grant award
    Georgia WAND Education FundAtlanta, GA$30,0002025Core Fund 2024 grant award
    Alliance for Global JusticeTucson, AZ$30,0002025Core Fund 2024 grant award
    Institute for Climate and PeaceHonolulu, HI$30,0002025Core Fund 2024 grant award

    UPROSE

    $100,000
    Brooklyn, NY2025

    Core Fund 2024 grant award

    4DaSoil

    $100,000
    Philadelphia, PA2025

    Fund for Frontline Power 2023 grant award

    People United for Sustainable Housing

    $100,000
    Buffalo, NY2025

    Democracy Fund 2024 grant award

    Catalyst Miami

    $100,000
    Miami, FL2025

    Democracy Fund 2024 grant award

    Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN

    $100,000
    Oakland, CA2025

    Democracy Fund 2024 grant award

    New Alpha Community Development Corp

    $100,000
    Florence, SC2025

    Core Fund 2024 grant award

    Kentucky Coalition

    $100,000
    London, KY2025

    Core Fund 2024 grant award

    Thunder Valley Community Development Corp

    $100,000
    Porcupine, SD2025

    Core Fund 2024 grant award

    Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs

    $50,000
    Calabasas, CA2025

    Sequoia 2024 Grant award

    Alliance for a Just Society

    $50,000
    Seattle, WA2025

    Core Fund 2024 grant award

    Tides Center

    $50,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Sequoia 2024 Grant award

    MIAMI CLIMATE ALLIANCE

    $50,000
    Hialeah, FL2025

    Sequoia 2024 Grant award

    The Smile Trust Inc

    $50,000
    Miami, FL2025

    Climate Disaster 2024 grant award

    Tides Foundation

    $50,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Sequoia 2024 Grant award

    ALIGN THE ALLIANCE FOR A GREATER NEW YORK

    $50,000
    Coachella, CA2025

    Sequoia 2024 Grant award

    Michigan Environmental Justice Coalition

    $50,000
    Detroit, MI2025

    Sequoia 2024 Grant award

    Strategic Concepts in Organizing (SCOPE)

    $50,000
    Los Angeles, CA2025

    Post-Election Rapid Response 2024 grant award

    Communities For A Better Environment

    $50,000
    Huntington Park, CA2025

    Sequoia 2024 Grant award

    The Cleo Institute

    $50,000
    Miami, FL2025

    Sequoia 2024 Grant award

    NYC Environmental Justice Alliance

    $50,000
    Brooklyn, NY2025

    Sequoia 2024 Grant award

    Groundwork Ohio River ValleyInc

    $40,000
    Washington, DC2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Eastie Farm Inc

    $40,000
    Mebane, NC2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    West Harlem Environmental Action

    $40,000
    Mebane, NC2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Detroit Future City

    $40,000
    Detroit, MI2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Emerald Cities Collaborative

    $40,000
    Gulfport, MS2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Faith in Place

    $40,000
    Springfield, IL2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Blacks in Green NFP

    $40,000
    Chicago, IL2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Youth Ministries for Peace & Justice

    $40,000
    Seattle, WA2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    UFW Foundation

    $40,000
    Bakersfield, CA2025

    Core Fund 2024 grant award

    Texas Small Farmers & Ranchers CBO

    $40,000
    College Station, TX2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    UPROSE

    $40,000
    Brooklyn, NY2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    The Green Door Initiative

    $40,000
    Annandale, MN2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Casa Familiar Inc

    $40,000
    San Ysidro, CA2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Appalachian Voices

    $40,000
    Boone, NC2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Power 52

    $40,000
    Bronx, NY2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Shelterwood Collective

    $40,000
    McKinleyville, CA2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Native Conservancy

    $40,000
    Waianae, HI2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    South Ward Environmental Alliance

    $40,000
    Highland Park, MI2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    GreenRoots Inc

    $40,000
    Atlanta, GA2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Amistades Inc

    $40,000
    Tucson, AZ2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Urban Tilth

    $40,000
    Richmond, CA2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    La Cosecha CSA

    $40,000
    Albuquerque, NM2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Philly Thrive

    $40,000
    Osceola, WI2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Water Wise Gulf South

    $40,000
    Takoma Park, MD2025

    Justice40 Accelerator 2024-2025 grant award

    Steps Coalition

    $30,000
    Gulfport, MS2025

    Core Fund 2024 grant award

    GASP

    $30,000
    Birmingham, AL2025

    Core Fund 2024 grant award

    West Street Recovery

    $30,000
    Houston, TX2025

    Climate Disaster 2024 grant award

    Georgia WAND Education Fund

    $30,000
    Atlanta, GA2025

    Core Fund 2024 grant award

    Alliance for Global Justice

    $30,000
    Tucson, AZ2025

    Core Fund 2024 grant award

    Institute for Climate and Peace

    $30,000
    Honolulu, HI2025

    Core Fund 2024 grant award