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TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION
Pub 78

TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION
Pub 78

Brooklyn, NY, US
501(c)
EIN
45-2150756
Regional Funder
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TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION
Pub 78

Brooklyn, NY, US
501(c)
EIN
45-2150756
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2011

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

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The Trust for Energy Innovation is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Washington, DC, California, and New York. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Trust for Energy Innovation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Total Funding Given

$1.2M

2023
Grantees funded
9
Multi-year grantees
33%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$1M
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5M
N
Nalinda J Kehoe
Board Member
D
David Sternlieb
Board Member
P
Pamela Gilbert
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION?
No. TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION give?
TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, 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 TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $1 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION make each year?
In 2023, TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION fund recently?
In 2025, TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS INC, The Partnership Project Action Fund, and LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION?
TRUST FOR ENERGY INNOVATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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