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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. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. Protecting and restoring California's environment for 35 years while fighting to safeguard the right to a healthy environment. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. 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.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$32K
Largest Grant
$175K
Based on 37 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Protecting and restoring California's environment for 35 years while fighting to safeguard the right to a healthy environment. 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 | N/A |
| Robert Wells | VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin Wells | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dan Emmett | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah Sivas | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Beckman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$32.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$32.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
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 | 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 |
| Leadership Counsel For Justice And AccountabilityCLEAN DRINKING WATER | Fresno, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Environmental Law FoundationGROUNDWATER AND DAIRIES | Oakland, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Center For Biological DiversityOIL INDUSTRY WATER POLLUTION | Tuscon, AZ | $40K | 2023 |
| San Francisco BaykeeperFRESH WATER FLOWS IN BAY-DELTA | Oakland, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Pachamama Alliance For Its Global Alliance For The Rights Of Nature ProjectGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, 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 |
| Conservation CongressNORTHERN CA NATIONAL FOREST | Great Falls, MT | $30K | 2023 |
| Bayorg Dba The Bay Institute (Tbi)WATER POLICY EQUITY | San Francisco, CA | $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 |
| Wild Law InstituteADVANCING EARTH-CENTRIC, RIGHTS-BASED GOVERNANCE FOR ANTARCTICA | Cape Town | $30K | 2023 |
| Russian RiverkeeperRUSSIAN RIVER ADVOCACY | Healdsburg, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Orange County CoastkeeperSANTA ANA STORMWATER | Costa Mesa, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Crag Law CenterR5 MEGA PROJECT | Portland, OR | $25K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The RiverDAMS AND RESERVOIRS | Sacramento, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Union Of Concerned ScientistsCLIMATE ATTRIBUTION RESEARCH | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2023 |
| Film Action Oregonbalance MediaPBS WEATHERED | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Public Lands Media (Earth Island Institute)FIRE POLICY OUTREACH | Berkeley, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Nyu Law For Its More Than Human Rights ProjectMORE THAN HUMAN RIGHTS | New York City, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Firefighters United For Safety Ethics And EcologyGENERAL SUPPORT | Eugene, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Go AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $20K | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense CenterDRINKING WATER AND OIL EXTRACTION | Santa Barbara, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Water Climate Trust For Its Shasta Waterkeeper ProjectCA INSTREAM FLOWS | Redding, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Waterkeeper Alliance Fiscal Sponsor For Tijuana WaterkeeperGENERAL SUPPORT | New York City, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| Golden State Salmon AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Rosa, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Native American Land ConservancyPROTECTING NATIVE AMERICAN LANDS AND WATER | Banning, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Indian Cultural OrganizationTRIBAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, & SPECIES PROTECTION | Redding, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Institute For Fisheries ResourcesCALIFORNIA SALMON PROTECTION | San Francisco, 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 |
| American Bird ConservancySPOTTED OWL CONSERVATION | The Plains, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Associao Sumama Organizao De Comunicao E Projetos Sociais (Sumama)GENERAL SUPPORT FOR SUMAMA'S WORK TO IMPLEMENT A JOURNALISTIC PLATFORM ON AMAZON FOREST VALUES, STRENGTHEN THE VOICES OF FOREST PEOPLES AND EXPERTS, AND SUPPORT JOURNALISM FROM THE AMAZON. | Sao Paulo | $5K | 2023 |
| Lost Lights Projects Dba Inside Climate NewsOIL AND GAS MEDIA | New York City, CA | $5K | 2023 |
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