Pacific Institute
Oakland, CA ·EIN 94-3172799 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Pacific Institute?
Pacific Institute is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Bhp Foundation ($5.1M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($1.1M), Water Foundation ($223K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.3M in grants to Pacific Institute between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhp Foundation | $5,085,664 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $1,115,250 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Water Foundation | $223,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation | $150,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| New Venture Fund | $140,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| 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 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | $50,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The West Marin Fund | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Allen H and Selma W Berkman | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | $40,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Caldera Foundation | $35,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| World Resources Institute | $27,548 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Keith Campbell Foundation | $26,800 | 4 | 2020–2021 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $16,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| 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 |
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 | 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 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | $1,008,750 |
| 2024 | The Horace W Goldsmith Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,000 |
| 2024 | Johanette Wallerstein Institute 5607-00-43 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | East Bay Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,500 |
| 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 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Environment | $106,500 |
| 2023 | Shockwave Foundation | SUPPORT FOR A WATER RESILIENT FUTURE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Flora Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Johanette Wallerstein Institute 5607-00-43 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | East Bay Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,000 |
| 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 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Johanette Wallerstein Institute 5607-00-43 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Flora Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $15,000 |
| 2022 | East Bay Community Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 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 | Water Foundation | WATER ACCESS AND CONSERVATION | $88,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 52 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Pacific Institute?
Pacific Institute is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Bhp Foundation ($5.1M), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($1.1M), Water Foundation ($223K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.3M 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 $7.3M in grants to Pacific Institute across 52 grants from 23 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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