Foundation For A Sustainable Future
To Promote the Sustainable Future of the Earth thru education and the support of programs and students in developing cost effective Sustainability Programs
Foundation For A Sustainable Future at a glance
In short: Foundation For A Sustainable Future gave $146K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $146,006
- +484.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,223
- -35.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,870
- Total assets
- $3,061,195
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation For A Sustainable Future funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Excellence ($35K). Together the top 9 received $146K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 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 $1K (2022) to $146K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $146K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Excellence Sunnyvale, CA | Fund Higher Education & Skilling for Employability Of Bright Students related to Sustainablity Projects | $35,000 |
| The Pacific Forest Trust Inc San Francisco, CA | PFT has focused on conserving and sustaining private forestlands through various strategies: Policy Advocacy, Climate Change Mtigation | $24,150 |
| Mentor Capital Network Brentwood, MD | Supports viable sustainable business entrepreneurs with teams of world-class experts who provide detailed feedback and mentorship for their business ideas. | $20,070 |
| Foresight Institute San Francisco, CA | SSupports the development of technologies that can benefit the future of life and the biospher | $20,000 |
| Earth Law Center Durango, CO | MMission is to advance ecocentric laws, policies, and governance for the well-being of the Earth community. | $14,870 |
| Global Footprint Network Oakland, CA | Mission to create a sustainable future by measuring and managing natural resources | $11,824 |
| Mozart Yourth Camerata Inc Berkeley, CA | Dedicated to enriching the lives of Bay Area community members through classical music. Their mission involves uniting local and international artists in performances that foster dialogue among musicians from diverse backgrounds and audiences of all ages | $8,800 |
| Team Cerra Nora San Francisco, CA | To conserve biodiversity and globally significant ecosystems of Central Pacific Costa Rica by implementing ecosystem stewardship, providing access to primary rainforest for scientific study, education and training, and creating sustainable economic opportunities to local communities in Costa Rica and abroad | $6,002 |
| Post Carbon Institute Corvallis, OR | Focuses on building resilience in the face of environmental, economic, energy, and social challenges. | $5,290 |
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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 | $3,061,195 | $241,660 | $170,753 | $146,006 | 9 | $129,078 |
| 2023 | $3,054,740 | $83,888 | $38,000 | $25,000 | 1 | $83,888 |
| 2022 | $2,984,664 | $2,986,136 | $1,472 | $1,100 | Total only | $9,414 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Foundation For A Sustainable Future
Based on IRS filings
Foundation For A Sustainable Future is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Reno, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $146K. Net investment income was $129K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation For A Sustainable Future is led by Jeanne Trombly, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeanne Trombly
President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert Johnson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gayatri Mehta
Vice Prsident
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Foundation For A Sustainable Future
How much does Foundation For A Sustainable Future give each year?
Foundation For A Sustainable Future gave $146K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $25K across 1 grant.
What is Foundation For A Sustainable Future's typical grant size?
Foundation For A Sustainable Future's median grant in 2024 was $14,870, and its average grant was $16,223, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation For A Sustainable Future give grants?
Foundation For A Sustainable Future gives mostly in California: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (14%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Foundation For A Sustainable Future give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation For A Sustainable Future's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Foundation For A Sustainable Future's largest grantees?
Foundation For A Sustainable Future's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation for Excellence ($35,000), The Pacific Forest Trust Inc ($24,150) and Mentor Capital Network ($20,070), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation For A Sustainable Future?
Foundation For A Sustainable Future reported $3.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $242K.
What is Foundation For A Sustainable Future?
Foundation For A Sustainable Future is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Reno, NV. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Foundation For A Sustainable Future's EIN?
Foundation For A Sustainable Future's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3534538. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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