THE ENERGY FOUNDATION

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THE ENERGY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $3.2M in total grants paid to 13 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO ACHIEVE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS NEUTRALITY, WORLD-CLASS AIR QUALITY, AND GREEN GROWTH.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Natural Resources Defense Council Inc
New York, NY
$11.5M
4%
REGULATORY ASSISTANCE PROJECT
Montpelier, VT
$9.6M
3%
THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INC
Washington, DC
$9.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$65K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 570 grantees
- 57 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ENERGY FOUNDATION?
No. THE ENERGY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ENERGY FOUNDATION give?
THE ENERGY 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 THE ENERGY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ENERGY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $65 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ENERGY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE ENERGY FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $3.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ENERGY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE ENERGY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 570 grantees. Recent grantees include Natural Resources Defense Council Inc, REGULATORY ASSISTANCE PROJECT, and THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ENERGY FOUNDATION?
THE ENERGY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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