Just Transition Alliance
We seek just transition of communities and workers from unsafe workplaces and environments to healthy, viable communities with a sustainable economy.
Just Transition Alliance at a glance
In short: Just Transition Alliance gave $1.9M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.9M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,855,383
- +23092.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,855,383
- +23092.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,855,383
- Total assets
- $2,578,587
- +671.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Just Transition Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tierras Indigenas Community Land Trust ($1.9M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Just Transition Alliance gives
- Giving grew 12269% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $1.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tierras Indigenas Community Land Trust San Diego, CA | To fund property acquisitions to preserve neighborhoods and provide affordable housing. | $1,855,383 |
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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 | $2,578,587 | $4,609,442 | $2,433,950 | $1,855,383 | 1 | $83 |
| 2023 | $334,328 | $532,890 | $461,303 | $8,000 | 1 | $111 |
| 2022 | $63,730 | $506,470 | $425,338 | $12,500 | 2 | $30 |
| 2021 | $185,604 | $425,987 | $305,862 | $15,000 | 1 | $33 |
| 2020 | $65,043 | $242,042 | $202,024 | — | — | $7 |
| 2019 | $25,129 | $188,538 | $205,070 | — | — | — |
About Just Transition Alliance
Based on IRS filings
Just Transition Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $83.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Just Transition Alliance is led by Jose Bravo, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jose Bravo
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$90K (2019) → $103K (2024)
Pam Tau Lee
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Moore
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Goldtooth
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Campbell
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alejandria Lyons
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: David Garcia (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Cecil Corbin-Mark (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $103K, to Jose Bravo (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Just Transition Alliance
How much does Just Transition Alliance give each year?
Just Transition Alliance gave $1.9M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $8K across 1 grant.
How large is Just Transition Alliance?
Just Transition Alliance reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What is Just Transition Alliance?
Just Transition Alliance is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $2.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Just Transition Alliance operate?
Just Transition Alliance has awarded grants in California, Minnesota, Washington.
What is Just Transition Alliance's EIN?
Just Transition Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2283569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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