Carbon Cycle Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$3.9M
Foundation funders
28
Grants recorded
73
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Carbon Cycle Institute?
Carbon Cycle Institute is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation ($900K), Community Foundation for San Benito County ($520K), Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.9M in grants to Carbon Cycle Institute between 2019–2025.
Show all 28 funders
| Dale & Laura Kutnick Foundation Inc | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| The L & a Foundation | $1,400 | 1 | 2020 |
| McNabb Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $967K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
What grants has Carbon Cycle Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation | Accelerating Climate Action in California: Scaling Carbon Sequestration and Climate Resilience on Working Lands | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for San Benito County | STANDARD | $205,000 |
| 2024 | Globetrotter Foundation | BIPOC AGROECOLOGY NETWORK OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Science & Technology | $85,000 |
| 2024 | Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund | BAY AREA CLIMATE-BENEFICIAL AGRICULTURE | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Mental Insight Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, ADD'L FUNDING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Leaves of Grass Fund | CHARITABLE | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation | Accelerating Climate Action in California: Scaling Carbon Sequestration and Climate Resilience on Working Lands | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for San Benito County | STANDARD | $155,000 |
| 2023 | Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Lisa & Douglas Goldman Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Science & Technology | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Patagoniaorg | TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS. | $65,000 |
| 2023 | The Mental Insight Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Clif Family Foundation | Revitalize the Environment | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Leaves of Grass Fund | CHARITABLE | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The M & T Fantastic Family Foundation | CASH DONATION | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Mary a Crocker Trust | ENVIRONMENT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation | Accelerating Climate Action in California | $300,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for San Benito County | GENERAL | $105,000 |
| 2022 | Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 73 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Carbon Cycle Institute?
Carbon Cycle Institute is funded by 28 grantmakers, led by The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation ($900K), Community Foundation for San Benito County ($520K), Clarence E Heller Charitable Foundation ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.9M in grants to Carbon Cycle Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is Carbon Cycle Institute's largest funder?
The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Carbon Cycle Institute, with $900K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Carbon Cycle Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.9M in grants to Carbon Cycle Institute across 73 grants from 28 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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