Environmental Policy Innovation Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$10.3M
Foundation funders
16
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds Environmental Policy Innovation Center?
Environmental Policy Innovation Center is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Sand County Foundation Inc ($6.6M), The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ($1.1M), Catena Foundation ($710K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.3M in grants to Environmental Policy Innovation Center between 2023–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sand County Foundation Inc | $6,555,963 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $1,081,209 | 2 | 2024 |
| Catena Foundation | $709,989 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Patrick J McGovern Foundation Inc | $500,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | $275,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| United States Endowment for Forestry | $256,599 | 1 | 2024 |
| Richard King Mellon Foundation | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Kingfisher Foundation | $130,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Federation of American Scientists | $125,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $125,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Kresge Foundation | $75,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| HASI Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Keith Campbell Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2025) to $8.8M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $150K.
What grants has Environmental Policy Innovation Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Federation of American Scientists | IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE CAPACITY INITIATIVE | $66,250 |
| 2025 | The Sand County Foundation Inc | PROJECT SUPPORT | $44,244 |
| 2025 | The Kingfisher Foundation | General Support | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Sand County Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $5,608,876 |
| 2024 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | 81752 ADVANCING POLICY CHANGE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND INNOVATION TO ENSURE EQUITABLE, EFFICIENT, AND AFFORDABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS | $976,039 |
| 2024 | The Patrick J McGovern Foundation Inc | TO ADVANCE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA AND TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION ACROSS FEDERAL AGENCIES, BUILDING CRITICAL CAPACITY FOR CLIMATE-POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING. | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Catena Foundation | CONSERVATION | $355,526 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | To improve the implementation of state and federal programs that support local watershed partnerships. | $275,000 |
| 2024 | United States Endowment for Forestry | Innovative Finance; Carbon | $256,599 |
| 2024 | Richard King Mellon Foundation | TO EVALUATE EVOLVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN NATURE, BIODIVERSITY, WATER QUALITY, AND SIMILAR ENVIRONMENTAL OUTCOMES | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| 2024 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | 81717 CREATING A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE TO ENGAGE COMMUNITIES AND CATALYZE POLICY REFORM TO EQUITABLY ALLOCATE STATE REVOLVING FUNDS -- TRANSFER | $105,170 |
| 2024 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Kingfisher Foundation | General Support | $90,000 |
| 2024 | Federation of American Scientists | IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STATE CAPACITY INITIATIVE | $58,750 |
| 2024 | HASI Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Native Americans in Philanthropy | Capacity building - support Policy-Partnership Specialist at Dept of Interior Office of Assist Secretary, Indian Affairs | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Kresge Foundation | PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT TO ADVANCE THE FUNDING NAVIGATOR | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Keith Campbell Foundation | CHESAPEAKE PAY FOR SUCCESS EVALUATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Foundation for Earth Science Information Partners | — | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Sand County Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $902,843 |
| 2023 | Catena Foundation | KLAMATH - SUPPORT TRIBAL-FEDERAL RELATIONSHIPS. | $354,463 |
| 2023 | The Kresge Foundation | ADVANCE THE FUNDING NAVIGATOR TO CONNECT UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL PUBLIC FUNDS FOR CLIMATE-RESILIENT WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS AND UTILIZE FINDINGS FROM FUNDING NAVIGATOR PILOTS TO REFORM STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND (SRF) POLICIES AND PRACTICES. | $50,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Environmental Policy Innovation Center?
Environmental Policy Innovation Center is funded by 16 grantmakers, led by The Sand County Foundation Inc ($6.6M), The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation ($1.1M), Catena Foundation ($710K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $10.3M in grants to Environmental Policy Innovation Center between 2023–2025.
Who is Environmental Policy Innovation Center's largest funder?
The Sand County Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Environmental Policy Innovation Center, with $6.6M across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Environmental Policy Innovation Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $10.3M in grants to Environmental Policy Innovation Center across 23 grants from 16 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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