Green Advocacy Project
Green Advocacy Project is a Washington, DC-based public charity, formed in 2017, that supports advocacy for a transition from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy. Its work includes grants for voter and decision-maker education and for efforts to elect candidates who support clean energy.
Green Advocacy Project at a glance
In short: Green Advocacy Project gave $9.7M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9.7M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,654,900
- +168.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,654,900
- +168.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,654,900
- Total assets
- $395,311
- +65.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% 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 Green Advocacy Project
- Contact
Mailing address: 6218 Georgia Avenue Nw No 1-556, Washington, DC 20011
Phone: (415) 505-1446
Website: https://greenadvocacyproject.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Green Advocacy Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was See Grant Statement ($9.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 152 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient listed in Washington, DC. The available information does not establish a broader geographic focus.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Green Advocacy Project gives
- Giving grew 214% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.1M (2021) to $9.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Grant Statement Washington, DC | — | $9,654,900 |
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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 | $395,311 | $10,150,197 | $9,998,252 | $9,654,900 | 1 | $192 |
| 2023 | $239,089 | $3,330,725 | $3,822,611 | $3,591,050 | 1 | $725 |
| 2022 | $733,632 | $7,900,249 | $8,953,749 | $8,746,115 | 1 | $249 |
| 2021 | $1,782,538 | $4,900,115 | $3,422,290 | $3,078,200 | 58 | $19 |
| 2020 | $306,778 | $7,001,000 | $7,650,412 | $7,302,400 | 91 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to accelerate the transition to an economy based on renewable energy rather than fossil fuels. Its filing describes grants to organizations that educate voters, regulators, and other decision-makers about the benefits of a clean energy economy and the costs of relying on fossil fuels. It also provides grants to organizations to help elect candidates who support a transition to clean energy.
Green Advocacy Project says it keeps in touch with grantees approximately monthly through telephone calls, emailed written reports, field check-ins, and direct participation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Green Advocacy Project reported one grant totaling $9,654,900. The smallest, largest, and median grant were all $9,654,900. The filing lists the recipient as “See Grant Statement” in Washington, DC.
It reported one grant in each of 2023 and 2022 as well. Grant totals were $3,591,050 in 2023 and $8,746,115 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael Kieschnick as President and Secretary, Zack Malitz as Treasurer, and Becky Bond as a director. The organization’s leadership information identifies Kieschnick as President and board member, and Malitz and Bond as board members.
Green Advocacy Project is led by Michael Kieschnick, President & Sect'y since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Kieschnick
President & Sect'y
President & Secretary → President & Sect'y, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Becky Bond
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zack Malitz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $180K, to Michael Kieschnick (Pres/Sect'y).
Frequently asked questions about Green Advocacy Project
How much does Green Advocacy Project give each year?
Green Advocacy Project gave $9.7M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 1 grant.
How large is Green Advocacy Project?
Green Advocacy Project reported $395K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.2M.
What does Green Advocacy Project fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to accelerate the transition to an economy based on renewable energy rather than fossil fuels. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Green Advocacy Project?
Green Advocacy Project has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check greenadvocacyproject.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Green Advocacy Project make grants?
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to a recipient listed in Washington, DC. The available information does not establish a broader geographic focus.
What is Green Advocacy Project's EIN?
Green Advocacy Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4823798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 1, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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