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Est.

2015

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The California Green Business Network is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within California, having distributed $30,000 across 11 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WITH REGARD TO BEST GREEN BUSINESS PRACTICES
Total Funding Given
$30K
2024
Grantees funded
11
Multi-year grantees
64%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$22.5K
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Nicole Nguyen
Board Member
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Martha Segovia
Board Member
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Karl Bruskotter
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK?
No. CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK give?
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK primarily gives to organizations located in California. 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 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK make each year?
In 2024, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $30 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK fund recently?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include HIGH SIERRA ENERGY FOUNDATION, MODESTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, and SANTA MARIA VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK?
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUSINESS NETWORK does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.