The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust
The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust is a public charity based in Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 2007, it provides grants and makes program-related investments for the benefit of its supported organizations.
The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust at a glance
In short: The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust gave $34.9M across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $1.5M), top state District of Columbia. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,859,961
- -41.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,452,498
- -49.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $950,000
- Total assets
- $467,701,027
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (9 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust
- Contact
Mailing address: 53 State Street 3300, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 330-7500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development ($3.8M). Together the top 10 received $28.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 40 grants of 86 (47%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across recipients in several states and the District of Columbia. The largest reported shares went to recipients in DC (42%), Virginia (18%), Colorado (10%), New Jersey (9%), and Oregon (7%). These figures describe the locations of recipients, not necessarily the geographic reach of their work.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 24 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1.8M; repeat grants $1.3M. How we count
Medians: $1M first-time, $900K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7.4M (2020) to $60.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $34.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development Washington, DC | Grants to Protect the Environment | $3,782,370 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Grants to Protect the Environment | $3,703,448 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | Grants to Protect the Environment | $3,483,828 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute Basalt, CO | Grants to Protect the Environment | $3,445,000 |
| Hour Glass Climate Inc Montclair, NJ | Grants to Protect the Environment | $3,100,000 |
| Windward Fund Washington, DC | Grants to Protect the Environment | $3,000,000 |
| Health in Harmony Inc Portland, OR | Grants to Protect the Environment | $2,376,945 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Washington, DC | Grants to Protect the Environment | $2,000,000 |
| Ocean Vision Inc Leesburg, VA | Grants to Protect the Environment | $2,000,000 |
| CARBON180 Washington, DC | Grants to Protect the Environment | $1,975,845 |
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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 | $467,701,027 | $74,664,584 | $42,101,343 | $34,859,961 | 24 | $8,915,520 |
| 2023 | $459,763,880 | $58,893,551 | $68,124,049 | $59,997,774 | 21 | $9,542,371 |
| 2022 | $445,829,233 | $65,881,649 | $35,174,059 | $29,894,728 | 11 | $38,425,766 |
| 2021 | $432,094,782 | $94,480,373 | $37,080,082 | $21,920,500 | 19 | $46,294,989 |
| 2020 | $329,190,661 | $38,875,515 | $7,637,077 | $7,353,157 | 11 | $27,009,821 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Trust states that it provides grants to and makes program-related investments for the benefit of its supported organizations. Its filing describes combating environmental degradation and preserving and protecting the natural environment as the missions advanced by its program-related investments.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of environmental work among its grantees. The Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development says it promotes fast climate mitigation and seeks to limit global warming. The Nature Conservancy says its mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. World Wildlife Fund says it works to conserve nature and reduce threats to the diversity of life on Earth. Ocean Visions says it develops and advances solutions to protect and restore the ocean.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust reported 24 grants totaling $34,859,961. Grant amounts ranged from $34,128 to $3,782,370, with a median grant of $950,000. The largest awards included $3,782,370 to the Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development, $3,703,448 to The Nature Conservancy, $3,483,828 to World Wildlife Fund, $3,445,000 to Rocky Mountain Institute, and $3,100,000 to Hour Glass Climate Inc. The stated purpose for these grants was to protect the environment.
Other 2024 grants included $3,000,000 to Windward Fund, $2,376,945 to Health in Harmony, $2,000,000 each to the League of Conservation Voters Education Fund and Ocean Visions, and $1,975,845 to Carbon180.
The Trust’s filing describes grants as being made for the benefit of its supported organizations and also reports program-related investments.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeremy Grantham, Hannelore Grantham, Carter Roberts, Brett Jenks, Jennifer Morris, Ramsay Ravenel, and Jon Creyts as trustees.
The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brett Jenks
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carter Roberts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hannelore Grantham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Grantham
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramsay Ravenel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Creyts
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jules Kortenhorst (2020–2023) — Trustee
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 The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust
How much does The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust give each year?
The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust gave $34.9M across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $60.0M across 21 grants.
What is The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's typical grant size?
The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's median grant in 2024 was $950,000, and its average grant was $1,452,498, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust that year got $1.8M on average.
Where does The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust give grants?
The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's top state is District of Columbia, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (18%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants) and Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Does The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Grants to Protect the Environment" (24 grants).
Who are The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's largest grantees?
The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Institute for Governance and Sustainable Development ($3,782,370), The Nature Conservancy ($3,703,448) and World Wildlife Fund ($3,483,828), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust?
The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust reported $467.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $74.7M.
What does The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust fund?
The Trust states that it provides grants to and makes program-related investments for the benefit of its supported organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust?
The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check granthamfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's EIN?
The Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3959397. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- 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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