Pacific Environmental Coalition
The mission of the organization is to bring about social change and advances in environmental public policy. The organization will promote social and public policy changes that aim to protect wildlife, landscapes and natural resources; empower communities to create sustainable solutions and practices that protect our globe; and foster a healthier natural and human environment for generations to come.
Pacific Environmental Coalition at a glance
In short: Pacific Environmental Coalition gave $11.3M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2.3M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,300,000
- +2160.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,260,000
- +1256.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $956,077
- -92.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Pacific Environmental Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated ($6.7M). Together the top 5 received $11.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 33 (30%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Pacific Environmental Coalition gives
- Giving grew 1030% 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 $500K (2023) to $11.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $11.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated New York, NY | Methanesat/Methane Advocacy Program | $6,700,000 |
| FF Pac Washington, DC | General Support | $3,000,000 |
| Republican Accountability Pac Washington, DC | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Workmoney Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Support | $500,000 |
| Environmental Defense Action Fund New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $956,077 | $339,489 | $11,893,420 | $11,300,000 | 5 | $339,489 |
| 2023 | $12,352,952 | $395,952 | $818,921 | $500,000 | 3 | $395,952 |
| 2022 | $12,254,483 | $94,628 | $1,044,101 | $725,000 | 5 | $94,628 |
| 2021 | $14,459,690 | $93,781 | $1,055,165 | $1,000,000 | 5 | $93,781 |
| 2020 | $14,828,319 | $80,900 | $8,156,039 | $7,997,500 | 15 | $57,449 |
About Pacific Environmental Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Environmental Coalition is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $956K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $11.3M. Net investment income was $339K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pacific Environmental Coalition is led by Matt Cohler, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Cohler
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Carrig
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carly Grossman
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Environmental Coalition
How much does Pacific Environmental Coalition give each year?
Pacific Environmental Coalition gave $11.3M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $500K across 3 grants.
What is Pacific Environmental Coalition's typical grant size?
Pacific Environmental Coalition's median grant in 2024 was $1,000,000, and its average grant was $2,260,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pacific Environmental Coalition give grants?
Pacific Environmental Coalition gives mostly in New York: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (35%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Pacific Environmental Coalition give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Pacific Environmental Coalition's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Pacific Environmental Coalition's largest grantees?
Pacific Environmental Coalition's largest 2024 grantees include Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated ($6,700,000), FF Pac ($3,000,000) and Republican Accountability Pac ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Pacific Environmental Coalition?
Pacific Environmental Coalition reported $956K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $339K.
What is Pacific Environmental Coalition?
Pacific Environmental Coalition is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $956K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Pacific Environmental Coalition's EIN?
Pacific Environmental Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3138671. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- 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 November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 19, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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