Ecology Action of Santa Cruz
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.1M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
24
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Ecology Action of Santa Cruz?
Ecology Action of Santa Cruz is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation ($490K), Community Foundation Santa Cruz County ($261K), California Green Business Network ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Ecology Action of Santa Cruz between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | $490,000 | 3 | 2023–2024 |
| Community Foundation Santa Cruz County | $261,489 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| California Green Business Network | $70,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Buddhist Global Relief a NJ Nonprofit Corporation | $65,400 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Riverstyx Foundation | $50,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Monterey Peninsula Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Network for Good | $38,850 | 1 | 2020 |
| Robert & Shirley Harris Family | $35,000 | 2 | 2024 |
| Riverpsykhe Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Volunteer Centers of Santa Cruz County | $11,911 | 1 | 2025 |
| Dignity Health | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The San Diego Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $33K (2022) to $470K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $57K.
What grants has Ecology Action of Santa Cruz received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Buddhist Global Relief a NJ Nonprofit Corporation | COMMUNITY FARM DEVELOPMENT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Monterey Peninsula Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Volunteer Centers of Santa Cruz County | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,911 |
| 2024 | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | Families and Communities | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | Families and Communities | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Riverstyx Foundation | City Bicycle Infrastructure Planning | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Robert & Shirley Harris Family | General Support | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Monterey Peninsula Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Robert & Shirley Harris Family | General Support | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Buddhist Global Relief a NJ Nonprofit Corporation | COMMUNITY FARM DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Dignity Health | COMMUNITY HEALTH | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation Santa Cruz County | FOR CARBON NEUTRAL SANTA CRUZ COUNTY INITIATIVE, PROGRAM SUPPORT, THINK BIKE STUDY TRIP | $201,762 |
| 2023 | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | Families and Communities | $140,000 |
| 2023 | Buddhist Global Relief a NJ Nonprofit Corporation | COMMUNITY FARM DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The San Diego Foundation | BIKE PROGRAM | $8,000 |
| 2023 | Riverstyx Foundation | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation Santa Cruz County | SUPPORT BIKE SMART PROGRAMS, ENVIRONMENTAL WORK AND SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAMS | $27,627 |
| 2022 | Riverstyx Foundation | DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Riverpsykhe Inc | E-bike rebate program | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation Santa Cruz County | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $11,050 |
| 2021 | Buddhist Global Relief a NJ Nonprofit Corporation | Community Farm Development | $10,400 |
| 2020 | California Green Business Network | GREEN BUSINESS SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| 2020 | Network for Good | Unrestricted | $38,850 |
| 2020 | Community Foundation Santa Cruz County | ENVIRONMENT | $21,050 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Ecology Action of Santa Cruz?
Ecology Action of Santa Cruz is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The David and Lucile Packard Foundation ($490K), Community Foundation Santa Cruz County ($261K), California Green Business Network ($70K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Ecology Action of Santa Cruz between 2020–2025.
Who is Ecology Action of Santa Cruz's largest funder?
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Ecology Action of Santa Cruz, with $490K across 3 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Ecology Action of Santa Cruz received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.1M in grants to Ecology Action of Santa Cruz across 24 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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