Pacific Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$5.7M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
38
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Pacific Institute?
Pacific Institute is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by BHP Foundation ($5.1M), The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation ($150K), Caldera Foundation ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.7M in grants to Pacific Institute between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHP Foundation | $5,085,664 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Caldera Foundation | $85,000 | 2 | 2020–2025 |
| Environment Now | $70,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Johanette Wallerstein Institute 5607-00-43 | $60,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Flora Family Foundation | $60,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Shockwave Foundation | $50,336 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Allen H and Selma W Berkman Charitable Trust C/O GMA Foundations | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Keith Campbell Foundation | $26,800 | 4 | 2020–2021 |
| Laird Norton Family Foundation | $15,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Horne Family Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus | $10,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Henlopen Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Fat Tire Foundation | $3,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Haskell Fund | $1,600 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $91K (2021) to $1.4M (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $1.4M.
What grants has Pacific Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | BHP Foundation | ADVANCING WATER EQUITY AND RESILIENCE | $1,301,375 |
| 2025 | Caldera Foundation | FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Johanette Wallerstein Institute 5607-00-43 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | BHP Foundation | THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE HAS PLAYED A LEAD ROLE IN ANALYZING AND COMMUNICATING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN WATER, ENERGY, AND CLIMATE CHANGE - THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON ENHANCING WATER RESILIENCE AND EQUITY ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. | $1,151,376 |
| 2024 | The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Johanette Wallerstein Institute 5607-00-43 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Fat Tire Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Shockwave Foundation | TO SUPPORT DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE WATER POLICIES | $336 |
| 2023 | BHP Foundation | THE PACIFIC INSTITUTE HAS PLAYED A LEAD ROLE IN ANALYZING AND COMMUNICATING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN WATER, ENERGY, AND CLIMATE CHANGE - THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON ENHANCING WATER RESILIENCE AND EQUITY ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. | $1,293,243 |
| 2023 | Shockwave Foundation | SUPPORT FOR A WATER RESILIENT FUTURE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Johanette Wallerstein Institute 5607-00-43 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Flora Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Henlopen Foundation Inc | IN SUPPORT OF 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Haskell Fund | UNSPECIFIED | $800 |
| 2023 | The Fat Tire Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | $500 |
| 2022 | BHP Foundation | The Pacific Institute has played a lead role in analyzing and communicating the connections between water, energy, and climate change - this project focuses on enhancing water resilience and equity across the United States. | $1,339,670 |
| 2022 | Johanette Wallerstein Institute 5607-00-43 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Flora Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Environment Now | IMPACT OF THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT ON FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Haskell Fund | UNSPECIFIED | $800 |
| 2022 | The Fat Tire Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION | $500 |
| 2021 | Environment Now | IMPACT OF THE CALIFORNIA DROUGHT ON FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEMS | $35,000 |
| 2021 | The Horne Family Foundation | SUPPORTS GENERAL ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Flora Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Keith Campbell Foundation | SALTON SEA REVITALIZATION | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Laird Norton Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2021 | The Keith Campbell Foundation | ANTI-OPPRESSION AND ANTI-BIAS TRAINING | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Newton & Rochelle Becker Charitable Trus | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Pacific Institute?
Pacific Institute is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by BHP Foundation ($5.1M), The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation ($150K), Caldera Foundation ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.7M in grants to Pacific Institute between 2020–2025.
Who is Pacific Institute's largest funder?
BHP Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Pacific Institute, with $5.1M across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Pacific Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.7M in grants to Pacific Institute across 38 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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