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The Sustainable Markets Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to grantmaking, with a focus on funding initiatives primarily in New York, California, and Washington, D.C. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $13.2 million across 257 grantees. Notably, it does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONSUMER PROTECTION, HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND GOOD GOVERNMENT.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND NETWORKS
$3.4M
6%

THE YEARS PROJECT INC
$3.4M
6%
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION INC
$2.2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$33K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION?
No. SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION give?
SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $13.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 260 grantees. Recent grantees include SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND NETWORKS, THE YEARS PROJECT INC, and ESSENTIAL INFORMATION INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION?
SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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