Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund
The Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund is a public charity based in Washington, DC, formed in 2022. It supports equitable climate action and clean energy transitions by investing in community-based organizations and pairing funding with policy expertise and narrative strategy.
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund at a glance
In short: Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund gave $17.3M across 93 grants in 2024 (avg $187K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,344,750
- Grants made (2024)
- 93
- Average grant
- $186,503
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $52,576,211
- +35.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (12% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The funder typically does not accept unsolicited requests; most funding is initiated by direct invitation following research in the states where it works.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 13Th St Nw 800, Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 595-1061
Website: https://theequityfund.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Power Interfaith ($680K). Together the top 10 received $5.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 40 grants of 93 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The funder’s website lists work in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Its 2024 filing shows the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Pennsylvania and Virginia (12% each), followed by Minnesota (8%), Arizona (7%), and Maryland (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 93 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 93 grants totaling $17.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Power Interfaith Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $680,000 |
| Onepa Activist United Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $660,000 |
| Virginia Organizing Charlottesville, VA | General Operating Support | $646,250 |
| CASA Inc Hyattsville MD, MD | General Operating Support | $590,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $550,000 |
| New Virginia Majority Education Fund Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support | $480,000 |
| Greenlatinos Boulder, CO | General Operating Support | $390,000 |
| Make the Road States Inc Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $385,000 |
| Family Action Network Movement Inc Miami, FL | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
| Actionn Las Vegas, NV | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,576,211 | $29,514,763 | $25,704,998 | $17,344,750 | 93 | $1,398,740 |
| 2023 | $38,724,325 | $39,078,325 | $834,371 | — | — | $120,771 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that durable climate progress requires a broad, diverse base of popular support that advances economic, gender, and racial equity. Its grant programs provide sustained funding, capacity-building, and technical assistance to multi-issue community-based organizations working on equitable economic opportunity and disparities in health, housing, and job quality through the clean energy transition.
Its stated work includes advocacy, strategic communications, nonpartisan civic engagement, policy research and analysis, cross-state learning, and support for emerging policy leaders. The website lists issue areas including clean energy transition, building decarbonization, climate resilience, environmental justice, just transition for workers, utility accountability, and transportation and transit affordability.
The funder’s 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions describe work on social justice, civic participation, community leadership, and environmental issues. For example, One Pennsylvania Activists United says it campaigns for family-sustaining jobs, healthy communities, and corporate accountability while addressing racial, gender, and economic inequality. Virginia Organizing describes itself as a nonpartisan statewide grassroots organization bringing people together for a more just Virginia, especially encouraging participation by people with little or no voice in society. GreenLatinos describes its work as convening Latino leaders around natural resources and conservation issues affecting Latino communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the funder reported 93 grants totaling $17,344,750. Grant amounts ranged from $15,000 to $680,000, with a median grant of $150,000. The largest grants included $680,000 to POWER INTERFAITH, $660,000 to ONEPA ACTIVIST UNITED, $646,250 to VIRGINIA ORGANIZING, $590,000 to CASA INC, and $550,000 to AMALGAMATED CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC. Each was designated for general operating support.
The organization says it provides sustained, multiyear funding and that most of its funding is initiated through direct invitation after research in the states where it works. Its filing states that outgoing grants require formal reporting at the end of each grant year and upon completion, with regular communication between program officers and grantees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Roger Kim as chief executive officer and president until April 2024, and Brady Wilkenshaw as interim president from April 2024. It also lists Michelle DePass as treasurer; Carrie Doyle as secretary; Sangita S. Dhungana as COO until June 2024; Jillian Murphy as chief of staff and interim executive director; Jodeen Taylor as vice president of strategic partnerships; Jordan Estevao as vice president of programs; Aida Cavalic as director of finance; and Lydia Avila as deputy director of grants and power building.
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund is led by Brady Wilkenshaw Interim, President - on the 2024 filing; 9 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brady Wilkenshaw Interim
President -
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
$290K (2024)
Jillian Murphy Chief Of Staff
Interim Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$242K (2024)
Roger Kim Chief Executive
Officer & President -
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$292K (2024)
Aida Cavalic
Director of Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$220K (2024)
Shilpa Joshi
Director & Policy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$181K (2024)
Jodeen Taylor
Vice President & Strategic Partnerships
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$261K (2024)
Jordan Estevao
Vice President & Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$241K (2024)
Lydia Avila Deputy Director
Grants & Power Building
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$182K (2024)
Sangita S. Dhungana
COO -
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$310K (2024)
Michelle Depass
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Doyle
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kathleen Welch (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Roger Kim (2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $310K, to Sangita S Dhungana (COO - Until 06/2024). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund
How much does Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund give each year?
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund gave $17.3M across 93 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund's typical grant size?
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $186,503, across 93 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund give grants?
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund's top state is Pennsylvania, with 12% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (12%) and Minnesota (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (8 grants), Atlanta, GA (5 grants), Minneapolis, MN (5 grants) and Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (93 of 93) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund's largest grantees?
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Power Interfaith ($680,000), Onepa Activist United ($660,000) and Virginia Organizing ($646,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund?
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund reported $52.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $29.5M.
What does Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund fund?
The organization states that durable climate progress requires a broad, diverse base of popular support that advances economic, gender, and racial equity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund?
The funder typically does not accept unsolicited requests; most funding is initiated by direct invitation following research in the states where it works. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund's EIN?
Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4680230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/climate-and-clean-energy-equity-fund-morg_3704f62a46d642f8b45ec4da7306bcb1
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