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Sequoia Climate Foundation is a private corporation based in IRVINE, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. It holds total assets of $113.7M. Annual income is reported at $367.7M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Sequoia Climate Foundation has made 445 grants totaling $604.9M, with a median grant of $1M. Annual giving has decreased from $347.4M in 2022 to $257.4M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $88 to $13.2M, with an average award of $1.4M. The foundation has supported 154 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in District of Columbia, New York, California, which account for 54% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Sequoia Climate Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 445 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in DC, NY, CA.
Sequoia Climate Foundation has distributed a total of $604.9M across 445 grants. The median grant size is $1M, with an average of $1.4M. Individual grants have ranged from $88 to $13.2M.
Sequoia Climate Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sequoia Climate Foundation is headquartered in IRVINE, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christie Ulman | PRESIDENT | $586K | $81K | $666K |
| Gilbert Ching | TREASURER, DIR. OF FINANCE AND ADMIN. | $289K | $64K | $353K |
| Jennifer Reynoso | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth J Slutsky | SECRETARY AND TREASURER TO JUNE 2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| C Frederick Taylor | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$280.9M
Total Assets
$78.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$74.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
$281M
Net Investment Income
$8.2M
Distribution Amount
$10.1M
Total Grants
445
Total Giving
$604.9M
Average Grant
$1.4M
Median Grant
$1M
Unique Recipients
154
Most Common Grant
$1M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain InstituteTO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING TO UNLOCK ACCELERATED DECARBONIZATION | Boulder, CO | $2.9M | 2023 |
| Tara Climate LtdTO ACCELERATE A CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION | — | $13.2M | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncTO SUPPORT THE ENERGY TRANSITION FUND | New York, NY | $10.5M | 2023 |
| Stichting European Climate FoundationTO ADVANCE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY AND NET-ZERO EMISSIONS | The Hague | $10M | 2023 |
| The Sunrise Project Australia LtdTO ACCELERATE THE FINANCIAL SECTOR IN SHIFTING TOWARDS CLEAN ENERGY AND A JUST TRANSITION |
| Surry Hills |
| $7M |
| 2023 |
| United States Energy FoundationTO SUPPORT STATE CLEAN ENERGY POLICY IMPLEMENTATION | San Francisco, CA | $6.4M | 2023 |
| International Council On Clean TransportationTO HELP DECARBONIZE THE TRANSPORT SECTOR | Washington, DC | $4.5M | 2023 |
| International Sustainable Energy FoundationTO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $4M | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilTO SUPPORT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR ENERGY SYSTEM DECARBONIZATION | New York, NY | $4M | 2023 |
| Instituto Clima E SociedadeTO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Rio De Janeiro | $3.6M | 2023 |
| Climateworks FoundationTO SUPPORT THE CLEAN COOLING COLLABORATIVE FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE COOLING SECTOR | San Francisco, CA | $3.4M | 2023 |
| Climate Leadership Initiative IncTO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $3M | 2023 |
| League Of Conservation Voters Education FundTO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE | Washington, DC | $3M | 2023 |
| International Institute For Sustainable DevelopmentTO SUPPORT THE BEYOND OIL AND GAS ALLIANCE SECRETARIAT AND RESEARCH RELATED TO A JUST TRANSITION | Winnipeg | $3M | 2023 |
| MultiplierTO SUPPORT THE CLEAN GRID INITIATIVE | San Francisco, CA | $2.5M | 2023 |
| Cornell UniversityTO ADVANCE ZERO HUNGER AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY IN AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS | Ithica, NY | $2.4M | 2023 |
| Center For American ProgressTO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF CLIMATE INVESTMENT, STANDARDS & JUSTICE | Washington, DC | $2.3M | 2023 |
| Climate And Clean Energy Equity FundTO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2M | 2023 |
| World Resources InstituteTO SUPPORT SOUTH-SOUTH COOPERATION FOR GREEN INVESTMENTS AND GLOBAL CLIMATE GOVERNANCE | Washington, DC | $2M | 2023 |
| Alliance For The Climate Emergency IncTO SUPPORT ENGAGEMENT WITH YOUTH ON CLIMATE CHANGE | Charlestown, MA | $2M | 2023 |
| United Nations Office For Project ServicesIN SUPPORT OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION PARTNERSHIP (ETP) | Kobenhavn | $2M | 2023 |
| Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center (Feco)TO ENHANCE CLIMATE COLLABORATION | Beijing | $2M | 2023 |
| The Energy FoundationTO ADDRESS THE NEXUS OF ENERGY SECURITY, GROWTH, AND CLIMATE CHANGE | San Francisco, CA | $2M | 2023 |
| Potential Energy Coalition IncTO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2M | 2023 |
| Social Change NestTO SUPPORT UPLIFT IN CLEAN ENERGY SHIFTS | London | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Sustainable Markets FoundationTO SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNICATIONS FOR A MANAGED AND JUST TRANSITION | New York, NY | $1.8M | 2023 |
| CtreesTO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Pasadena, CA | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Windward FundTO SUPPORT THE METHANE HUB IN REDUCING EMISSIONS | Washington, DC | $1.7M | 2023 |
| ClaspTO ADVANCE APPLIANCE EFFICIENCY MEASURES | Washington, DC | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Environmental Defense Fund IncIN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND CAPACITY BUILDING TO ENHANCE CLIMATE ACTIONS BEFORE 2035 | New York, NY | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Clean Air FundTO ACCELERATE EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS OF SUPER POLLUTANTS | London | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Alliance For Sustainable Energy LlcTO SUPPORT A CLEAN TRANSFORMATION OF THE POWER SECTOR | Golden, CO | $1.5M | 2023 |
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