Multiplier is a 501(c)(3) public charity and supporting organization based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2002 (formerly known as Trust for Conservation Innovation), Multiplier operates as a fiscal sponsor and nonprofit management services provider. The organization accelerates impact for initiatives that protect and foster a healthy, sustainable, resilient, and equitable world by providing organizational infrastructure, administrative support, and strategic guidance to emerging and established mission-driven projects.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$63.4M
-17.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$35.8M
+54.3% YoY
Grant Count
83
+9.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$432K
+41.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Multiplier accelerates impact for initiatives that protect and foster a healthy, sustainable, resilient and equitable world.
Core Purpose: The organization exists to support bold initiatives solving complex challenges by providing a trusted organizational home where emerging and established initiatives can operate with confidence and focus. Multiplier addresses infrastructure gaps, administrative burdens, and operational support challenges that mission-driven teams face when launching or scaling their work.
Primary Program Areas:
- Resilient Communities: Community-based approaches that proactively address resilience to climate change impacts, natural disasters, economic stability, and social equity
- Secure Natural Resources: Ensuring natural resources achieve sustainable yield, are not degraded or depleted, and can recover after disturbances
- Sustainable, Equitable Economies: Fostering economically healthy local and regional businesses with minimal environmental impact
- Healthy Planet and People: Supporting biodiverse ecosystems and human wellbeing
Specific Focus Domains: Habitat and species conservation, sustainable food and agricultural systems, energy efficiency and urban infrastructure, marine and fisheries conservation, emerging conservation technology, and environmental outreach, education, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
Multiplier functions as both a fiscal sponsor and grantmaker. The organization provides high-quality finance, HR, legal, and strategic support to project teams through a hands-on partnership model, pairing each project with real human advisors who bring deep sector knowledge and mission-based guidance.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Multiplier supports local, regional, national, and global initiatives from its San Francisco headquarters.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 (Most Recent):
- Total Revenue: $65,807,518
- Total Expenses: $78,401,664
- Total Assets: $63,389,839
- Total Liabilities: Not specified
- Employees: 252
2023:
- Total Revenue: $74,976,144
- Total Expenses: $62,120,685
- Total Assets: $76,819,430
- Total Liabilities: $7,560,000
- Employees: 245
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since April 2002; donations are tax-deductible
Rating: Four-Star rating with 99% score (Accountability & Finance focused)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $63,389,839 | $76,819,430 | $65,327,961 |
| Revenue | $65,807,518 | $74,976,144 | $56,443,318 |
| Expenses | $78,401,664 | $62,120,685 | $35,786,162 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,884,229 | $1,918,831 | $-11,062 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Americans for a Clean Energy Grid ($2,395,400), American Council on Renewable Energy ($2,388,463), Clean Energy Buyers Institute ($1,300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACADIA CENTER ROCKPORT, ME | TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE | $750,000 |
| ADVANCED ENERGY INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE | $600,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR AFFORDABLE ENERGY NEW ORLEANS, LA | TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE | $15,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL ON RENEWABLE ENERGY WASHINGTON, DC | TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE | $2,388,463 |
| AMERICAN SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY IN NEW YORK | $9,120 |
| AMERICANS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY GRID WASHINGTON, DC | TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE | $2,395,400 |
| BLUEGREEN ALLIANCE FOUNDATION MINNEAPOLIS, MN | TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE | $625,000 |
| BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA NORMAN, OK | EQUITABLE CLIMATE RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY OUTCOMES FOR COMMUNITIES | $81,239 |
| BUILDON INC STAMFORD, CT | SCIENCE POLICY, COMMUNICATION AND ADVOCACY EDUCATION FOR EARLY-CAREER SCIENTISTS. | $84,000 |
| CAROLINAS CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION DURHAM, NC | TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE | $250,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Laura Deaton
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILLIP GOVER | BOARD CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| MIRIAM BILLINGER | BOARD TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| BERND CORDES | BOARD SECRETARY | 1.5 | — |
| JONATHAN BRACK | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ASHLEY AHEARN | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAULINA LOPEZ | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KAYLA GEBECK | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA GRIFFIN-DEATON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $274,272 |
| CONSTANCE DE BRUN | HEAD OF FINANCE | 40 | $220,385 |
| ANNA FOGLESONG | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $253,683 |
| EVAN EDWARDS | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $252,588 |
| KRISTIN COATES | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $236,753 |
| DIANE DOUCETTE | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $236,710 |
| JOHN NORDGREN | PROJECT DIRECTOR | 40 | $192,682 |
Contact Information
- Website: www.multiplier.org
- Address: 2261 Market St, Suite 86505, San Francisco, CA 94114
- Phone: 415-421-3774
- EIN: 91-2166435
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Multiplier fund?
**Mission:** Multiplier accelerates impact for initiatives that protect and foster a healthy, sustainable, resilient and equitable world. **Core Purpose:** The organization exists to support bold initiatives solving complex challenges by providing a trusted organizational home where emerging and established initiatives can operate with confidence and focus. Multiplier addresses infrastructure gaps, administrative burdens, and operational support challenges that mission-driven teams face when la…
How do I apply for a grant from Multiplier?
Multiplier functions as both a fiscal sponsor and grantmaker. The organization provides high-quality finance, HR, legal, and strategic support to project teams through a hands-on partnership model, pairing each project with real human advisors who bring deep sector knowledge and mission-based guidance. **Recent Grant Activity (MacArthur Foundation Grants to Multiplier-Sponsored Projects):** • 2025: $250,000 to Environmental Data & Governance Initiative (New Work category) • 2024: $50,000 to All…
Where does Multiplier make grants?
Multiplier supports local, regional, national, and global initiatives from its San Francisco headquarters.
What size grants does Multiplier award?
In 2024, Multiplier awarded 83 grants totaling $35.8M — an average of about $432K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Multiplier's EIN?
Multiplier's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2166435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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