These foundations have a track record of funding environment work in California, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Animal WelfareArts and CultureCommunity Improvement+4 more
Who can apply: Organizations must be located in or directly serve the TTUSD-like regional area and show community benefit in their mission and programs. The cycle does not fund direct religious activities, political activism/lobbying/legal action, discriminatory organizations, fee-based enrichment organizations, visiting program organizations, participation scholarships, capital campaigns, events/fundraisers/sponsorships, activities already occurred, regranting, most school-based classroom/field trip requests, or indirect/admin costs and fiscal sponsorship fees above 5-10% unless otherwise negotiated.
Animal WelfareArts and CultureCommunity Improvement+6 more
Who can apply: Nonprofits located in or directly serving the geographic areas generally mirroring TTUSD boundaries, with community benefit demonstrated in mission and programs. The cycle does not fund direct religious activities, political activism/lobbying/legal action, discriminatory organizations, and typically does not fund capital campaigns, completed activities, regranting, or most school-based requests.
Who can apply: Tax-exempt public charity under Section 501(c)(3); organization must be based in Carpinteria or be a Santa Barbara County organization bringing programs or services to the Carpinteria community. Generally one grant per organization per year; events are generally not funded.
Who can apply: Qualified tax-exempt domestic organizations only. The foundation often funds smaller, grassroots groups focused on policy reform. It generally does not fund projects in Washington, Oregon, or California, and does not make grants to individuals. Foreign charities are not funded unless previously funded by the foundation and using a U.S. tax-exempt fiscal agent.
ConservationClimate change solutionsSustainability+3 more
Who can apply: Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Applicants may apply once per year; organizations receiving a grant must wait until the same cycle the following year. Required submission of a Required Information Sheet (RIS) including executive summary (up to 2 pages), 501(c)(3) determination, board and budget information, and optional supporting materials. Prior-year grantees must submit a Final Evaluation Form.
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