SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION

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The Sierra Club Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, is a significant grantmaker that awarded a total of $86.9 million in 2024 to 104 grantees, primarily focusing on Michigan, California, and Washington, D.C. This funder operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT.
Cause Areas
2
Environment
Natural resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SIERRA CLUB
$806.3M
99%

POPULATION MEDIA CENTER INC
$939.3K
< 1%
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS (SEE) INC
$760K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$41.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION?
No. SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION give?
SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, California, and District Of Columbia. 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 SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $42 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $86.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include SIERRA CLUB, POPULATION MEDIA CENTER INC, and SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENEURS (SEE) INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION?
SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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