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Est.

2002

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Environment California Research and Policy Center is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding initiatives that promote environmental sustainability in California. In 2023, it awarded a total of $375K across three grantees, operating on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER IS DEDICATED TO PROTECTING OUR AIR, WATER, AND OPEN SPACES. WE INVESTIGATE PROBLEMS, CRAFT SOLUTIONS, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND DECISION-MAKERS AND HELP THE PUBLIC MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD IN LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL DEBATES.
Total Funding Given
$375K
2023
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
67%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
2
Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$195K
L
Laura Deehan
Board Member
A
Amanda Read
Board Member
W
Wendy Wendlandt
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER?
No. ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER give?
ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado and 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 ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER make each year?
In 2023, ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $375 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER fund recently?
In 2024, ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include ENVIRONMENT AMERICA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER INC, CALIFORNIA STUDENT PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP, and THE GREENLINING INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER?
ENVIRONMENT CALIFORNIA RESEARCH AND POLICY CENTER does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.