Mennen Environmental Foundation
Mennen Environmental Foundation is a public charity based in Saint Helena, California. Formed in 1995, it makes grants to qualified 501(c)(3) public charities whose programs protect and preserve the natural environment.
Mennen Environmental Foundation at a glance
In short: Mennen Environmental Foundation gave $364K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $363,500
- +22.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,233
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,482,407
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Mennen Environmental Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 15, Saint Helena, CA 94574
Phone: (802) 282-2795
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mennen Environmental Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Greater Yellowstone Coalition ($45K). Together the top 10 received $291K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 59 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to organizations in multiple states. California accounted for 28% of grant dollars, Colorado and Montana each accounted for 12%, and Arizona and Massachusetts each accounted for 8%. The largest listed award went to Greater Yellowstone Coalition in Montana; other listed recipients included organizations in California, Arizona, Massachusetts, Colorado, Kentucky, Washington, and additional states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mennen Environmental Foundation gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $101K (2020) to $364K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition Bozeman, MT | Support | $45,000 |
| Save Napa Valley Foundation Angwin, CA | Support | $35,000 |
| The Center for Biological Div Tucson, AZ | Support | $30,500 |
| Center for Coastal Studies Provincetown, MA | Support | $30,000 |
| The Climate Center Santa Rosa, CA | Support | $30,000 |
| American Rivers Washington, DC | — | $25,000 |
| Green Corps Denver, CO | — | $25,000 |
| Green Forests Work Lexington, KY | Support | $25,000 |
| Save Our Wild Salmon Coalitio Seattle, WA | — | $25,000 |
| EcoFlight Aspen, CO | Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,482,407 | $647,995 | $425,523 | $363,500 | 15 | $647,995 |
| 2024 | $3,259,935 | $183,369 | $384,433 | $296,000 | 12 | $183,369 |
| 2023 | $3,460,999 | $191,557 | $366,026 | $316,000 | 13 | $191,557 |
| 2022 | $3,841,641 | $175,008 | $381,946 | $301,620 | 12 | $175,008 |
| 2021 | $5,216,062 | $551,556 | $351,961 | $290,000 | 7 | $551,556 |
| 2020 | $5,111,245 | $213,388 | $208,666 | $101,000 | 3 | $177,968 |
| 2019 | $4,446,244 | $355,126 | $327,404 | $191,000 | 4 | $334,751 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to conduct charitable, educational, and scientific activities as a supporting organization operating programs to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural environment. Its stated grantmaking program provides contributions to or for the benefit of qualified 501(c)(3) public charities working toward that purpose.
Grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of work represented among its 2025 awards. Greater Yellowstone Coalition says it works to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of the Greater Yellowstone ecosystem. The Center for Coastal Studies describes its work as scientific marine research, public education, and policy to protect coastal and ocean resources. Green Forests Work says it seeks to restore healthy, productive forests on formerly mined Appalachian lands. The Climate Center describes itself as a climate and energy policy nonprofit working to reduce climate pollution, starting in California.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $363,500. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $45,000, with a median of $25,000.
Its largest 2025 awards included $45,000 to Greater Yellowstone Coalition, $35,000 to Save Napa Valley Foundation, $30,500 to the Center for Biological Diversity, $30,000 each to Center for Coastal Studies and The Climate Center, and $25,000 each to American Rivers, Green Corps, and Green Forests Work.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laurie Claudon-Clark as Executive Director, Michael Marx as President, and Mike Hackett and Richard Seiferheld as Directors.
Mennen Environmental Foundation is led by Laurie Claudon-Clark, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laurie Claudon-Clark
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$42K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Michael Marx
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hackett
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Seiferheld
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Carlene Mennen (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Peter Mennen (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Hill (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Casey Lefkowitz (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joanne Case (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Marshal T Case (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Kaitlyn Farrar (2020) — Director
- Former: Paul Winter (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $40K, to Laurie Claudon-Clark (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Mennen Environmental Foundation
How much does Mennen Environmental Foundation give each year?
Mennen Environmental Foundation gave $364K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $296K across 12 grants.
What is Mennen Environmental Foundation's typical grant size?
Mennen Environmental Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,233, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mennen Environmental Foundation give grants?
Mennen Environmental Foundation's top state is California, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Colorado (12%) and Montana (12%).
Does Mennen Environmental Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Mennen Environmental Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (10 grants).
Who are Mennen Environmental Foundation's largest grantees?
Mennen Environmental Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Greater Yellowstone Coalition ($45,000), Save Napa Valley Foundation ($35,000) and The Center for Biological Div ($30,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mennen Environmental Foundation?
Mennen Environmental Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $648K.
What does Mennen Environmental Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its primary purpose is to conduct charitable, educational, and scientific activities as a supporting organization operating programs to protect, preserve, and enhance the natural environment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mennen Environmental Foundation?
Mennen Environmental Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Mennen Environmental Foundation's EIN?
Mennen Environmental Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0323681. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 8, 2024)
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