The Climate Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$5.5M
Foundation funders
59
Grants recorded
140
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The Climate Center?
The Climate Center is funded by 59 grantmakers, led by The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation ($900K), Wallace Research Foundation ($775K), Sonoma County Community Foundation ($473K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.5M in grants to The Climate Center between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2026) to $1.4M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.
What grants has The Climate Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Makray Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Rewild | RESEARCH CONSERVATION | $140,675 |
| 2025 | Wallace Research Foundation | TO CONDUCT RESEARCH, MOBILIZE CLIMATE ADVOCATES, CONVENE PARTERS ACROSS SECTORS, AND HELP STATE LEADERS MAKE SENSE OF THE LATEST CLIMATE SCIENCE | $125,000 |
| 2025 | Fledgling Fund | Support for climate policy, education, and clean energy advocacy programs | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Madrono Foundation | ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE CHANGE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Makray Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Mennen Environmental Foundation | Support | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Casteel Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Kelly Foundation | ENGAGING DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS TO ACCELERATE RESPONSIBLE CO2 REMOVAL | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Elmo Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The San Francisco Foundation | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Anthony Crabb and Barbara | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Emmett Foundation | TO PROTECT CALIFORNIA'S AIR, AND WATER | $5,000 |
| 2025 | James P and Brenda S Grusecki Family | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Nash Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
| 2024 | The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation | Accelerating Climate Action in California: Scaling Up Natural Sequestration on Working Lands | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Clif Family Foundation | Revitalize the Environment | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Climateworks Foundation | TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE CARBON REMOVAL AND RESTORE THE CLIMATE | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Maine Community Foundation Inc | Environment | $105,000 |
| 2024 | Fledgling Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP | $100,000 |
| 2024 | United States Energy Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Flora L Thornton Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Madrono Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Volgenau Foundation | ACCELERATING NATURAL CARBON SEQUESTRATION AND CARBON REMOVAL IN CALIFORNIA | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Bancroft Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Eric Anderson Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Climate Ride Inc | — | $27,574 |
| 2024 | The Makray Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Lafetra Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Mennen Environmental Foundation | Support | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 140 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Climate Center?
The Climate Center is funded by 59 grantmakers, led by The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation ($900K), Wallace Research Foundation ($775K), Sonoma County Community Foundation ($473K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.5M in grants to The Climate Center between 2019–2026.
Who is The Climate Center's largest funder?
The Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Climate Center, with $900K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has The Climate Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.5M in grants to The Climate Center across 140 grants from 59 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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