Citizens Climate Lobby
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$993K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Citizens Climate Lobby?
Citizens Climate Lobby is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Action Now Inc ($850K), Anthony a Schmidt Family Foundation ($71K), The Elmo Foundation ($28K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $993K in grants to Citizens Climate Lobby between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Now Inc | $850,000 | 2 | 2021–2025 |
| Anthony a Schmidt Family Foundation | $70,500 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| The Elmo Foundation | $27,500 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation | $20,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Einstrong Foundation | $12,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Leavens Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Wardell Family Foundation Inc | $3,600 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Cappetta Family Foundationinc | $1,100 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Mundt Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Brady Foundation | $450 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr | $100 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2023) to $762K (2021). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $115K.
What grants has Citizens Climate Lobby received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Action Now Inc | TO SUPPORT GRANTEE'S GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Anthony a Schmidt Family Foundation | Bringing focus to Global Warming | $7,000 |
| 2025 | James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation | RESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Wardell Family Foundation Inc | CLIMATE | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Brady Foundation | CHARITABLE USE | $150 |
| 2024 | Einstrong Foundation | CLIMATE SUSTAINABILITY | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Anthony a Schmidt Family Foundation | Bringing focus to Global Warming | $8,000 |
| 2024 | James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Wardell Family Foundation Inc | CLIMATE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Brady Foundation | CHARITABLE USE | $100 |
| 2023 | Anthony a Schmidt Family Foundation | Bringing focus to Global Warming | $10,000 |
| 2023 | James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Marty and Dorothy Silverman Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $2,000 |
| 2023 | The Wardell Family Foundation Inc | CLIMATE | $100 |
| 2022 | Anthony a Schmidt Family Foundation | Bringing focus to Global Warming | $9,500 |
| 2022 | James and Alvina Bartos Balog Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Leavens Foundation Inc | SUSTAINING CONTRIBUTIONS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Brady Foundation | CHARITABLE USE | $100 |
| 2021 | Action Now Inc | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES RELATING TO DEVELOPING BIPARTISAN CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. | $750,000 |
| 2021 | Anthony a Schmidt Family Foundation | Bringing focus to Global Warming | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The Mundt Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Cappetta Family Foundationinc | ENVIRONMENT | $600 |
| 2021 | Brady Foundation | CHARITABLE USE | $100 |
| 2021 | Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr | CHARITABLE CONRIBUTION | $50 |
| 2020 | The Elmo Foundation | CLIMATE | $20,000 |
| 2020 | Anthony a Schmidt Family Foundation | Bringing focus to Global Warming | $14,000 |
| 2020 | The Cappetta Family Foundationinc | ENVIRONMENT | $500 |
| 2020 | Buttonwood Foundation Charitable Tr | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $50 |
| 2019 | Anthony a Schmidt Family Foundation | Bringing focus to Global Warming | $12,000 |
| 2019 | The Elmo Foundation | CLIMATE | $7,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Citizens Climate Lobby?
Citizens Climate Lobby is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Action Now Inc ($850K), Anthony a Schmidt Family Foundation ($71K), The Elmo Foundation ($28K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $993K in grants to Citizens Climate Lobby between 2019–2025.
Who is Citizens Climate Lobby's largest funder?
Action Now Inc is the largest recorded funder of Citizens Climate Lobby, with $850K across 2 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Citizens Climate Lobby received?
IRS 990 filings record $993K in grants to Citizens Climate Lobby across 30 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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