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The Climate Imperative Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in California, Washington, D.C., and New York, with a total of $161.5 million awarded to 159 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROTECT THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND TO REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL THREATS AND DAMAGE.
Cause Areas
1
Environment
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE ENERGY FOUNDATION
$98.6M
18%
SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION
$67.8M
13%
UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION
$57.3M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
96
Median 1st year grant
$300K
Median 2nd year grant
$500K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION?
No. CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION give?
CLIMATE IMPERATIVE 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 CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $300 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $161.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 160 grantees. Recent grantees include THE ENERGY FOUNDATION, SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION, and UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION?
CLIMATE IMPERATIVE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.