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Environment Now is a private corporation based in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1990. The principal officer is % Robert Wells. It holds total assets of $32.5M. Annual income is reported at $843K. According to available records, Environment Now has made 202 grants totaling $6.3M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $1.2M in 2020 to $1.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.4M distributed across 76 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $175K, with an average award of $31K. The foundation has supported 90 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, New York, Arizona, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Environment Now is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 202 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, NY, AZ.
Environment Now has distributed a total of $6.3M across 202 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $31K. Individual grants have ranged from $3K to $175K.
Environment Now typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Environment Now is headquartered in NEWPORT BEACH, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Sheehan | FOUNDATION MANAGER | $233K | $50K | $282K |
| Paul Heeschen | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Wells | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Wells | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Emmett | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$2.1M
Total Assets
$31.4M
Fair Market Value
$31.4M
Net Worth
$31.4M
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$3.5M
Distribution Amount
$1.5M
Total: $15.7M
Total Grants
202
Total Giving
$6.3M
Average Grant
$31K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
90
Most Common Grant
$30K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Muir Project (Earth Island Institute)GENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $175K | 2023 |
| California Coastkeeper AllianceDEFENDING CALIFORNIA WATERS | Sacramento, CA | $115K | 2023 |
| Center For Biological DiveristySIERRA NEVADA NATIONAL FOREST | Tuscon, AZ | $60K | 2023 |
| Restore The DeltaDELTA WATER QUALITY AND FLOWS | Stockton, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Family FundCLIMATE ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT | New York City, CA | $50K |
| Deborah Sivas |
| BOARD MEMBER |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| David Beckman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| 2015 | 990PF | View |
| 2023 |
| Save California SalmonWATER FOR FISH/TRIBAL WATER | Orleans, CA | $45K | 2023 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance Fiscal Sponsor For Loreto Coastkeeper Cabo Pulmo WateWATER QUALITY MONITORING IN BAJA CALIFORNIA | New York City, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| Environmental Law FoundationGROUNDWATER AND DAIRIES | Oakland, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Leadership Counsel For Justice And AccountabilityCLEAN DRINKING WATER | Fresno, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Center For Biological DiversityOIL INDUSTRY WATER POLLUTION | Tuscon, AZ | $40K | 2023 |
| Pachamama Alliance For Its Global Alliance For The Rights Of Nature ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| San Francisco BaykeeperFRESH WATER FLOWS IN BAY-DELTA | Oakland, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| University Of Oregon For Its Eco Jurisprudence Monitor ProjectECO JURISPRUDENCE MONITOR | Eugene, OR | $37K | 2023 |
| Monterey WaterkeeperWATERSHED PROTECTION/CLEAN DRINKING WATER | Seaside, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Wild Law InstituteADVANCING EARTH-CENTRIC, RIGHTS-BASED GOVERNANCE FOR ANTARCTICA | Cape Town | $30K | 2023 |
| Bayorg Dba The Bay Institute (Tbi)WATER POLICY EQUITY | San Francisco, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Conservation CongressNORTHERN CA NATIONAL FOREST | Great Falls, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Nyu Law For Its Climate Law AcceleratorCLIMATE LAW ACCELERATOR | New York City, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Wild Heritage (Earth Island Institute)FOREST CARBON AND FIRE | Berkeley, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Crag Law CenterR5 MEGA PROJECT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The RiverDAMS AND RESERVOIRS | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Russian RiverkeeperRUSSIAN RIVER ADVOCACY | Healdsburg, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Orange County CoastkeeperSANTA ANA STORMWATER | Costa Mesa, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsCLIMATE ATTRIBUTION RESEARCH | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense CenterDRINKING WATER AND OIL EXTRACTION | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance Fiscal Sponsor For Tijuana WaterkeeperGENERAL SUPPORT | New York City, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Water Climate Trust For Its Shasta Waterkeeper ProjectCA INSTREAM FLOWS | Redding, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Go AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Public Lands Media (Earth Island Institute)FIRE POLICY OUTREACH | Berkeley, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Firefighters United For Safety Ethics And EcologyGENERAL SUPPORT | Eugene, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Nyu Law For Its More Than Human Rights ProjectMORE THAN HUMAN RIGHTS | New York City, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Film Action Oregonbalance MediaPBS WEATHERED | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Institute For Fisheries ResourcesCALIFORNIA SALMON PROTECTION | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Indian Cultural OrganizationTRIBAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, & SPECIES PROTECTION | Redding, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Golden State Salmon AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Rosa, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Native American Land ConservancyPROTECTING NATIVE AMERICAN LANDS AND WATER | Banning, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Los Padres ForestwatchPINE MOUNTAIN | Santa Barbara, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Little Manila RisingGSNR CASE STUDY | Stockton, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Klamath Forest AllianceNW CALIFORNIA FORESTS | Arcata, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Sequoia ForestkeeperGIANT SEQUOIA NATIONAL MONUMENT PROTECTION | Weldon, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Cascadia Media LabWILDFIRE MISINFORMATION | Portland, OR | $10K | 2023 |
| Lost Lights Projects Dba Inside Climate NewsOIL AND GAS MEDIA | New York City, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| American Bird ConservancySPOTTED OWL CONSERVATION | The Plains, VA | $5K | 2023 |
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