Evergreen Action
Evergreen Action is a public charity based in Washington, DC, that advocates for climate policy and supports efforts to advance a clean-energy economy. The organization says it was founded in 2020; its 2024 filing lists 2021 as its year formed.
Evergreen Action at a glance
In short: Evergreen Action gave $435K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $435,000
- +866.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +1200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,462
- -25.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $2,275,696
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Evergreen Action
- Contact
Mailing address: 1250 Connecticut Ave Nw 700, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (206) 382-5552
Website: https://evergreenaction.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Evergreen Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michigan United ($50K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 14 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Evergreen’s 2024 grant dollars were reported across recipient states, with the largest shares going to Michigan and Pennsylvania (17% each), followed by Washington, DC (16%), Wisconsin (13%), and Massachusetts (11%). The listed 2024 grants also include recipients in Utah and New York.
On its website, Evergreen identifies Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin as states where it is working on climate policy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $435K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $435K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan United Detroit, MI | General Operating Support to Advance the Organizations Mission | $50,000 |
| Movement Voter Project Northampton, MA | General Operating Support to Advance the Organizations Mission | $50,000 |
| Rural Utah Project Salt Lake, UT | General Operating Support to Advance the Organizations Mission | $50,000 |
| Working Families Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support to Advance the Organizations Mission | $50,000 |
| Climate Cabinet Action Washington, DC | General Operating Support to Advance the Organizations Mission | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin OPP Coalition Fitchburg, WI | General Operating Support to Advance the Organizations Mission | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania Untied Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support to Advance the Organizations Mission | $25,000 |
| Pa Alliance Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support to Advance the Organizations Mission | $25,000 |
| Conservation Voters of PA Harrisburg, PA | General Operating Support to Advance the Organizations Mission | $25,000 |
| Wisconsin Conservation Voters Green Bay, WI | General Operating Support to Advance the Organizations Mission | $25,000 |
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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 | $2,275,696 | $1,905,729 | $3,183,803 | $435,000 | 13 | $40,528 |
| 2023 | $2,896,096 | $1,988,572 | $1,130,484 | $45,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $2,133,619 | $1,996,540 | $1,240,565 | $2,000 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $1,261,068 | $1,949,547 | $717,660 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Evergreen’s filing states that its mission is to “advocate for and reform to climate policies at the national and state level.” The filing’s program description says its work aims to advance mobilization to defeat the climate crisis and create jobs in a just, thriving, and inclusive clean-energy economy. It identifies bold climate policy, strategic communications, and outreach to build support for climate legislation and defend policy as areas of work.
On its website, Evergreen names reliable and affordable power, clean and affordable transportation, and affordable and efficient housing as state-level priorities. It also describes work to defend national climate progress.
The 2024 filing describes a grant-review process using a rubric, with an internal committee evaluating potential grantees using the same factors for each grant distribution and keeping records of notes, decisions, and summaries. Among the grantees described in their own words, Wisconsin Conservation Voters says its mission is to engage voters to protect Wisconsin’s environment. Florida Rising says it brings together Black and Brown communities to advance social, economic, and racial justice across Florida. The Climate Equity Action Fund says it works with community-based partners to sustain climate and clean-energy policy wins.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Evergreen reported 13 grants totaling $435,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median of $25,000. The listed grant purposes describe general operating support to advance the recipient organizations’ missions.
Among the largest listed grants were $50,000 each to Michigan United, Movement Voter Project, Rural Utah Project, Working Families, and Climate Cabinet Action. Other listed grants included $30,000 to Wisconsin Opp Coalition; $25,000 each to Pennsylvania Untied, PA Alliance, Conservation Voters of PA, Wisconsin Conservation Voters, and Our Land Our Rights; and $20,000 to Climate Equity Action Fund. Florida Rising received $10,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Molly Keenan as board chair; Evan Weber as treasurer; Julian Brave NoiseCat as secretary; and Katherine Garcia and Jade Begay as board members. It lists Lena Moffitt as executive director, Justin Balik as senior state program director, Holly Burke as senior communications director, Sam Holman as digital director, and Rufino Velazquez as chief of staff.
Evergreen Action is led by Lena Moffitt, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lena Moffitt
Executive Director
Chief of Staff → Executive Director Start April, 2023
Executive Director Start April → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Molly Keenan
Board Chair
President & Treasurer → Interim Chair, 2023
Interim Chair → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Holman
Digital Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Burke
Senior Communications Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Balik
Senior State Program Director
State Program Director → Senior State Program Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julian Brave Noisecat
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Seagall
Senior Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Weber
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jade Begay
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Garcia
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rufino Velazquez
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jamal Raad (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Sam Rickets (2021–2023) — Founder
- Former: Kevin Delaney (2022) — Operations Director
- Former: Braken Hendricks (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Evergreen Action
How much does Evergreen Action give each year?
Evergreen Action gave $435K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $45K across 1 grant.
What is Evergreen Action's typical grant size?
Evergreen Action's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,462, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Evergreen Action give grants?
Evergreen Action's top state is Michigan, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (17%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Evergreen Action give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Evergreen Action's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Evergreen Action's largest grantees?
Evergreen Action's largest 2024 grantees include Michigan United ($50,000), Movement Voter Project ($50,000) and Rural Utah Project ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Evergreen Action?
Evergreen Action reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does Evergreen Action fund?
Evergreen’s filing states that its mission is to “advocate for and reform to climate policies at the national and state level.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Evergreen Action?
Evergreen Action has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check evergreenaction.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Evergreen Action's EIN?
Evergreen Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1697158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Evergreen Action funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/evergreen-action-morg_e2e6b5d21e0b4871aa8ea64cff81b783
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