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Climate Justice Alliance

Climate Justice Alliance

Berkeley, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
85-3440899
Regional Funder
Logo for "Climate Justice Alliance"

Climate Justice Alliance

Berkeley, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
85-3440899
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Climate Justice Alliance is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on advancing climate justice initiatives. In 2024, it awarded a total of $970.3K across 45 grantees through a relationship-based engagement model, exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Alliance can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

Climate Justice Alliance (CJA) is a growing member alliance of more than 85 urban and rural frontline communities, organizations, and supporting networks in the climate justice movement. CJA unites our membership to build local, community controlled alternatives that center traditional, ecological, and cultural knowledge and create pathways for a regenerative future.
Total Funding Given

$970.3K

2024
Grantees funded
45
Multi-year grantees
47%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

22

Median 1st year grant
$22.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$200.5K
M
Maria Lopez-Nuez
Board Member
K
Kirtrina Baxter
Board Member
E
Elizabeth Yeampierre
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Climate Justice Alliance?
No. Climate Justice Alliance does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Climate Justice Alliance give?
Climate Justice Alliance primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Florida. 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 Justice Alliance’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Climate Justice Alliance fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Climate Justice Alliance make each year?
In 2024, Climate Justice Alliance awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $970 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Climate Justice Alliance fund recently?
In 2024, Climate Justice Alliance awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Solutions Project Inc, SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC, and Smartmeme DBA Center for Story-based Strategy. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Climate Justice Alliance?
Climate Justice Alliance does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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