CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION
San Francisco, CA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
26-2303250
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder

San Francisco, CA, US
•
501(c)3
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EIN
26-2303250
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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ClimateWorks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in California, Washington, D.C., and New York. With a total of $96.3 million in grants paid to 341 grantees in 2024, the foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with ClimateWorks Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO END THE CLIMATE CRISIS BY AMPLIFYING THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY.
Cause Areas
2
Philanthropy
Science
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THE ENERGY FOUNDATION
$42.3M
8%
UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION
$33.9M
6%

Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc
$23.3M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
140
Median 1st year grant
$150K
Median 2nd year grant
$185K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION?
No. CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION give?
CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and New York. 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 CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $150 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $96.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 340 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ENERGY FOUNDATION, UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION, and Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION?
CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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