Environmental Federation of California
The primary purpose of the organization is to broaden its affiliates' (501(c)(3) organizations) financial support by obtaining access to and coordinating participation in corporate and governmental payroll deduction fundraising campaigns.
Environmental Federation of California at a glance
In short: Environmental Federation of California gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,415
- -52.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,415
- +90.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,415
- Total assets
- $77,309
- -10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Environmental Federation of California funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Earthshare ($37K).
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 26 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2025) to $751K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Earthshare Washington, DC | General Operations | $37,415 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,309 | $48,613 | $17,472 | $37,415 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $86,019 | $176,967 | $49,899 | $78,739 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $192,477 | $98,459 | $77,080 | $750,889 | 21 | — |
| 2022 | $601,990 | $275,734 | $455,458 | — | — | $599 |
| 2021 | $853,764 | $363,723 | $591,928 | — | — | $413 |
| 2020 | $869,016 | $470,865 | $652,387 | — | — | $373 |
About Environmental Federation of California
Based on IRS filings
Environmental Federation of California is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $77K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Environmental Federation of California is led by Brad Leibov, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brad Leibov
CEO
Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Grimes
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hayward Majors
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Beard
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Oppermann
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ting Lee
Director
Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meg Haenn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Tyson
Secretary & Trasurer
Director → Secretary & Trasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Deb Furry (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Marci Reed (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jon Scott (2023) — Director
- Former: Craig Bansmer (2020–2022) — At Large Director
- Former: Michael Mitrani (2020–2022) — At Large Director
- Former: Pat Smith (2020–2022) — Executive Director & Acting Secretary
- Former: Ray Sullivan (2020–2022) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Scott McIntyre (2020–2022) — Board Chair
- Former: Toni Counts Rose (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Vicki Nichols (2021–2022) — At Large Director
- Former: Bri Fordem (2020) — At Large Director
- Former: Michelle Kramer (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Environmental Federation of California
How much does Environmental Federation of California give each year?
Environmental Federation of California gave $37K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $79K across 4 grants.
How large is Environmental Federation of California?
Environmental Federation of California reported $77K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $49K.
Where does Environmental Federation of California operate?
Environmental Federation of California has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New York.
What is Environmental Federation of California's EIN?
Environmental Federation of California's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2840364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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