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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
  • We also fiscally sponsor projects that are not registered as tax exempt, 501(c)(3) organizations (sponsored projects).

Other requirements

  • _You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://resourceslegacyfund.org/grantmaking/)._
  • RLF partners with hundreds of donors, grantee organizations, consultants, and government entities to protect our oceans and coasts, conserve and restore land across the American West, support healthy and resilient communities, and engage in international efforts to protect ocean, land, and water resources
  • We work with donors and donor collaboratives to actively manage funds that target specific goals and objectives

Overview

_NOTE: As a general rule, RLF reaches out to potential new grantees and partners to help develop and implement program strategies. But we appreciate opportunities to hear new ideas and meet potential partners, even if it’s only for future consideration. We invite you to explore our program areas and website. If your work aligns with ours, we welcome a conversation._

Resources Legacy Fund Grantmaking Opportunity

Resources Legacy Fund works to secure a just and resilient world for people and nature by building alliances that mobilize influence, knowledge, and expertise. Connecting philanthropic funding with organizations advancing environmental outcomes, equity, and justice is the keystone of our work.

RLF’s grantmaking seeks to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion by directing funds to those who have been marginalized and to build long-term capacity within their communities. With our funding partners, we seek to change how environmental solutions are understood, developed, and implemented. Learn more about our grantmaking approach.

Program Areas

  • Climate & Energy
  • Healthy & Resilient Communities
  • International Conservation
  • Ocean, Coast & Fisheries
  • Public Funding & Policy
  • Social Justice & Equity
  • Western Land Conservation & Restoration

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

  • RLF partners with hundreds of donors, grantee organizations, consultants, and government entities to protect our oceans and coasts, conserve and restore land across the American West, support healthy and resilient communities, and engage in international efforts to protect ocean, land, and water resources.
  • We work with donors and donor collaboratives to actively manage funds that target specific goals and objectives.
    • We also fiscally sponsor projects that are not registered as tax exempt, 501(c)(3) organizations (sponsored projects).

What Resources Legacy Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
325
Total given
$43.86M
Median grant
$60K
Range
$5,819–$1.4M
  • By dollars: California 38%, District of Columbia 18%, New York 7%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; Oakland, CA; Los Angeles, CA.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund · Washington, DC

    Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice

    $1.4M

  • Environmental Integrity Project · Washington, DC

    Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice

    $1.32M

  • Center for International Environmental Law Inc · Washington, DC

    Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice

    $1.05M

  • Earthworks · Washington, DC

    Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice

    $1M

  • Air Alliance Houston · Houston, TX

    Land or marine conservation, climate change, and/or environmental equity and justice

    $953K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Environment
  • Environmental conservation
  • Environmental justice
  • Social justice
  • Diversity

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