The Partnership Project Inc
The Partnership Project Inc is a Washington, DC-based public charity that provides fiscal sponsorship and organizational support to environmental campaigns and partner organizations. The organization describes itself as a convener and collaborator working to strengthen and connect the environmental movement.
The Partnership Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Partnership Project Inc gave $7.3M across 67 grants in 2024 (avg $109K), top state District of Columbia. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,281,984
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 67
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $108,686
- -27.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $29,758,936
- -15.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (20 of 67, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (32% 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 Partnership Project Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 65826, Washington, DC 20035
Phone: (202) 695-8242
Website: https://partnershipproject.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Partnership Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Earth Energy and Democracy ($900K). Together the top 10 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
389 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 168 grants of 389 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were DC (32%), California (21%), Minnesota (12%), New York (6%), and Colorado (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 67 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Partnership Project Inc open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 67 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $68K; repeat grants $126K. How we count
Medians: $31K first-time, $100K 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 $7.3M (2024) to $16.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 67 grants totaling $7.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Earth Energy and Democracy Minneapolis, MN | Program Support | $900,000 |
| Earthworks Washington, DC | Program Support | $419,000 |
| Electric Vehicles Association San Diego, CA | Program Support | $378,026 |
| Tides Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Program Support | $290,000 |
| Interfaith Power & Light Washington, DC | Program Support | $265,464 |
| Sierra Club Foundation San Francisco, CA | Program Support | $223,000 |
| The Hack Foundation West Hollywood, CA | Program Support | $221,865 |
| GreenLatinos Washington, DC | Program Support | $212,000 |
| Black Progressive Action Coalition Education Fund Washington, DC | Program Support | $200,000 |
| The YEARS Project Melville, NY | Program Support | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29,758,936 | $29,155,875 | $34,004,346 | $7,281,984 | 67 | $618,609 |
| 2023 | $35,020,320 | $41,135,836 | $35,450,164 | $11,328,751 | 76 | $302,392 |
| 2022 | $28,095,287 | $37,827,550 | $32,214,625 | $13,283,747 | 94 | $44,756 |
| 2021 | $20,910,216 | $34,840,309 | $29,446,732 | $16,172,045 | 84 | — |
| 2020 | $15,573,696 | $25,332,720 | $19,564,649 | $7,593,674 | 68 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to enhance protection of the natural environment by improving the effectiveness of environmental organizations. Its website says it provides fiscal sponsorship and organizational support to environmental campaigns and partners working to protect the environment and sustain it for future generations.
The 2024 filing says the Partnership Project supports work to educate the public and press about issues including climate change, environmental injustice, and vehicle and industrial emissions, and promotes collaboration and collective learning among environmental organizations.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the kinds of organizations receiving support. The Center for Earth Energy and Democracy says it works toward just and equitable climate, energy, and environmental policy through education, advocacy, and research. Earthworks says it works to protect communities and the environment from the impacts of irresponsible mineral and energy development. The Western Leaders Network says it supports elected officials working to protect land, air, and water and build healthy, sustainable, and resilient communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Partnership Project reported 67 grants totaling $7,281,984. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $900,000, with a median of $65,000. The largest awards included $900,000 to the Center for Earth Energy and Democracy, $419,000 to Earthworks, $378,026 to the Electric Vehicles Association, $290,000 to Tides Foundation, and $265,464 to Interfaith Power & Light. The filing lists each of these grants as program support.
The organization says it makes grants to entities with which it has an established relationship. Its filing says grantees must sign agreements governing the use of grant funds, comply with grant terms, and generally provide reports as requested.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Erich Pica as Chair, Joe Bonfiglio as Vice Chair, and Kevin Curtis as Secretary/Treasurer. Board members listed are Kristen Brengel, Irene Burga, Jeff Carter, Robert Dewey, Caroline Itoh, Natalie Mebane, and Tiernan Sittenfeld.
The Partnership Project Inc is led by Alicia Prevost, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 3 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alicia Prevost
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$200K (2022) → $225K (2024)
Erich Pica
Chair
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Alt
Campaign Director
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$282K (2021) → $350K (2024)
Natalie Mebane
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$35K (2024)
Caroline Itoh
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Carter
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Bonfiglio
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Curtis
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Brengel
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Dewey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiernan Sittenfeld
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irene Burga
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Qusba
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Benjamin Metcalf (2020–2023) — Senior Advisor
- Former: Kimonia L. Alfred (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Marty Hayden (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Peter Fontana (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Andrew Linhardt (2022–2023) — Campaign Director
- Former: Kate McKenney (2023) — Director
- Former: Drew McConville (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sean Kosofsky (2020–2022) — Campaign Director
- Former: Dominique Leon-Davis (2022) — Campaign Director
- Former: Heidi Schloesser (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sarah Greenberger (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Claudia Malloy (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Courtney Foley (2020) — Director
- Former: Phyllis Cuttino (2020) — Campaign Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $350K, to Marjorie Alt (Campaign Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Partnership Project Inc
How much does The Partnership Project Inc give each year?
The Partnership Project Inc gave $7.3M across 67 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $11.3M across 76 grants.
What is The Partnership Project Inc's typical grant size?
The Partnership Project Inc's median grant in 2024 was $65,000, and its average grant was $108,686, across 67 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Partnership Project Inc that year got $68K on average.
Where does The Partnership Project Inc give grants?
The Partnership Project Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (21%) and Minnesota (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (21 grants), San Francisco, CA (2 grants), Oakland, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Partnership Project Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 67 grants with a stated purpose on The Partnership Project Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (67 grants).
Who are The Partnership Project Inc's largest grantees?
The Partnership Project Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Earth Energy and Democracy ($900,000), Earthworks ($419,000) and Electric Vehicles Association ($378,026), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Partnership Project Inc?
The Partnership Project Inc reported $29.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $29.2M.
What does The Partnership Project Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to enhance protection of the natural environment by improving the effectiveness of environmental organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Partnership Project Inc?
The Partnership Project Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check partnershipproject.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Partnership Project Inc's EIN?
The Partnership Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2192070. 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 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 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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Grantable. (2026). The Partnership Project Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-partnership-project-inc-morg_87e91a47d9b24e4e9aaa80dfc3d1b7fb
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