Discover 7,399 grantmaking foundations funding environment programs, with combined annual giving of $30.9B. The median grant size for environment is $10K.
Foundations
7,399
Total Annual Giving
$30.9B
Total Assets Under Management
$274.8B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
66
Total Grants on Record
202,141
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Who can apply: Only organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor may submit inquiries. The committee does not consider capital projects, easements, local watersheds/conservancies/land trusts, direct legislative lobbying, or international NGOs.
Who can apply: Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or equivalent Alaska-based organizations, including tribes, local or state governments, schools, or regional educational attendance areas. Individuals, for-profits, 501(c)(4)/(c)(6) organizations, non-Alaska-based organizations, and federal agencies are not eligible. Applicants with outstanding or past-due grant requirements are ineligible.
Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS tax-exempt nonprofit organizations not classified as private foundations, or public-sector entities/government units, primarily serving Tuolumne County residents, and be nondiscriminatory in hiring and service provision. Informal groups must apply through an eligible fiscal sponsor.
Who can apply: Projects should advance policy change in climate or water issues aligned with Joyce priorities; for some subareas, new work is highly competitive or currently by invitation only. The program generally does not fund environmental education, conferences, local cleanup projects, physical infrastructure, basic scientific research, pilot tech demonstrations, or general operating support.
Who can apply: Applicants must be recognized as or partnered with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and demonstrate the ability to successfully complete the proposed project.
From Greener Pastures Foundation
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations and community partners working to protect and enhance the natural environment; applicants must be recognized as or partnered with a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and demonstrate ability to complete the project.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $359.6M | $624.9M | $120K | C05 | National |
| SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $236.4M | $106.5M | $100K | C60 | National |
| THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $182M | $324.3M | $66K | C500 | National |
| Climate Imperative Foundation | San Francisco, CA | $161.5M | $109.6M | $426K | C12 | National |
| WINDWARD FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $137.7M | $432.7M | $100K | C30 | National |
| SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION | OAKLAND, CA | $86.9M | $210.7M | $73K | C300 | National |
| NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $81.9M | $560.6M | $50K | C12 | National |
| PALLADIUM FOUNDATION | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $65.6M | $72.4M | $43K | C342 | Regional |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $54.8M | $37.2M | $45K | C013 | National |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $54.1M | $9.5B | $25K | C32 | National |
WASHINGTON, DC
$236.4M
$106.5M
$100K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$182M
$324.3M
$66K
San Francisco, CA
$161.5M
$109.6M
$426K
WASHINGTON, DC
$81.9M
$560.6M
$50K
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
$65.6M
$72.4M
$43K
WASHINGTON, DC
$54.8M
$37.2M
$45K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 881 | $2.3B | View all in California | |
| New York | 635 | $1.2B | View all in New York | |
| Florida | 457 | $384.1M | View all in Florida | |
| Texas | 386 | $238.2M | View all in Texas | |
| Massachusetts | 355 | $297.2M | View all in Massachusetts | |
| Pennsylvania | 329 | $239.1M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Illinois | 269 | $329.6M | View all in Illinois | |
| Ohio | 214 | $83.1M | View all in Ohio | |
| Wisconsin | 213 | $107.3M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Colorado | 207 | $186.9M | View all in Colorado | |
| Delaware | 195 | $123.1M | View all in Delaware | |
| Washington | 185 | $456M | View all in Washington | |
| New Jersey | 184 | $92.8M | View all in New Jersey | |
| District of Columbia | 183 | $3.7B | View all in District of Columbia | |
| Michigan | 176 | $92.8M | View all in Michigan |
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Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
65%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
80%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Environment foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 65% of Environment foundations actively fund new organizations, and 80% accept unsolicited proposals.
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