HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE
Charlottesville, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
92-1612922
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Charlottesville, VA, US
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501(c)3
•
EIN
92-1612922
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•
Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
AI Summary
The Horizon Climate Initiative is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives related to climate change. With a total of $1.1 million in grants paid to 12 grantees in 2024, the organization operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Horizon Climate Initiative can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
HORIZON CLIMIATE INITIATIVE (HCI) IS DEDICATED TO BENDING DOWN THE ARC OF GREENHOUSE GAS POLLUTION BY ENDING PRACTICES THAT FAVOR FOSSIL FUEL GENERATION AT THE EXPENSE OF CONSUMERS AND CLEAN ENERGY
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE
Boulder, CO
$575K
30%
RENEW AMERICAN PROSPERITY INC
TYSONS CORNER, VA
$277K
15%
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
New York, NY
$200K
10%
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Total No. of Grants
10
Median 1st year grant
$110K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE?
No. HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE give?
HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Virginia, 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 HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $110 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE make each year?
In 2024, HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE fund recently?
In 2024, HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ROCKY MOUNTAIN INSTITUTE, RENEW AMERICAN PROSPERITY INC, and Natural Resources Defense Council Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE?
HORIZON CLIMATE INITIATIVE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.