Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$2.5M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
26
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League?
Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($1.6M), Tides Foundation ($290K), Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc ($263K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for the Carolinas | $1,650,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $290,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc | $263,200 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Cloud Mountain Foundation | $145,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation | $35,509 | 1 | 2024 |
| Dogwood Alliance Inc | $33,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Clif Family Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Southern Partners Fund Inc | $24,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Network for Good | $21,350 | 1 | 2020 |
| Tides Center | $16,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2020) to $676K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $676K.
What grants has Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Tides Foundation | SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Leo Drey Pioneer Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $35,509 |
| 2024 | Cloud Mountain Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Dogwood Alliance Inc | Bioenergy | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $400,000 |
| 2023 | Cloud Mountain Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Clif Family Foundation | Revitalize the Environment | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Dogwood Alliance Inc | Bioenergy | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $400,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $140,000 |
| 2022 | Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $57,500 |
| 2022 | Cloud Mountain Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc | WELLNESS GRANT | $8,200 |
| 2022 | Dogwood Alliance Inc | Our Forests Aren't Fuel | $7,000 |
| 2021 | Foundation for the Carolinas | CHARITABLE GIFT | $450,000 |
| 2021 | Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $32,500 |
| 2021 | Southern Partners Fund Inc | Social,Economic & Environm Justice | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Dogwood Alliance Inc | See Schedule O | $6,000 |
| 2020 | Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| 2020 | Cloud Mountain Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Network for Good | Unrestricted | $21,350 |
| 2020 | Tides Center | SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT | $16,000 |
| 2020 | Southern Partners Fund Inc | Social,Economic & Environm Justice | $14,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League?
Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Foundation for the Carolinas ($1.6M), Tides Foundation ($290K), Z Smith Reynolds Foundation Inc ($263K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League between 2020–2024.
Who is Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League's largest funder?
Foundation for the Carolinas is the largest recorded funder of Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League, with $1.6M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League across 26 grants from 10 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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