Western Resource Advocates
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$34.5M
Foundation funders
80
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Western Resource Advocates?
Western Resource Advocates is funded by 80 grantmakers, led by Catena Foundation ($4.5M), United States Energy Foundation ($4.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($4.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $34.5M in grants to Western Resource Advocates between 2021–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Western Resource Advocates received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Driscoll Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN HONOR OF PEGGY DRISCOLL AND ROB KEELEY | $7,500 |
| 2024 | The Arthur M Blank Family Foundation | WESTERN REGIONAL MARKET FORMATION | $2,000,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $1,512,500 |
| 2024 | Multiplier | TRANSMISSION SOLUTIONS FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE | $1,207,138 |
| 2024 | The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
| 2024 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Toimprove the sustainability and resilience of the Colorado River for people and for nature in the face of climate change. | $869,174 |
| 2024 | United States Energy Foundation | TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $728,425 |
| 2024 | Frank E Payne and Seba B Payne | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $350,000 |
| 2024 | Wend II Inc | To support efforts aimed at decarbonizing electricity production, advancing transportation electrification, and promoting the electrification of buildings and industrial processes | $335,000 |
| 2024 | Resources Legacy Fund | LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Climate Imperative Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Western Conservation Foundation | CONSERVATION EDUCATI | $177,000 |
| 2024 | The Denver Foundation | WATER RESOURCES, WETLANDS CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT | $171,500 |
| 2024 | The Hunt Family Foundation | 1 OF 2 ON $300K COMMITMENT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Benson Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | New Venture Fund | ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $118,020 |
| 2024 | Chrest Foundation Inc | Accelerate the transition to clean energy in the Western portion of the United States. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Carroll Petrie Foundation | WORK IN NEW MEXICO | $100,000 |
| 2024 | John Sperling Foundation | SECOND INSTALLMENT OF A TWO YEAR GRANT FOR PROTECTIONS OF THE COLORADO RIVER | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Thornburg Foundation | IMPROVING WATER GOVERNANCE AND RIVER PROTECTIONS IN NM PROJECT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Educational Foundation of America | GREENHOUSE GAS ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | ENV. ADVOCACY | $65,000 |
| 2024 | Energy Action Fund | TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES. | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $54,875 |
| 2024 | Zoma Foundation Inc | TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Wilburforce Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL - UTAH OFFICE: PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND HABITAT IN THE SW CRESCENT 2024 | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Chrest Foundation Inc | Accelerate the transition to clean energy in Arizona. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Western Conservation Action | CONSERVATION ADVOCAC | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Argosy Foundation | WILDFIRE RESILIENCE PROJECT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Park City Community Foundation | ENVIRONMENTAL | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Western Resource Advocates?
Western Resource Advocates is funded by 80 grantmakers, led by Catena Foundation ($4.5M), United States Energy Foundation ($4.4M), National Philanthropic Trust ($4.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $34.5M in grants to Western Resource Advocates between 2021–2025.
Who is Western Resource Advocates's largest funder?
Catena Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Western Resource Advocates, with $4.5M across 3 grants (2021–2023).
How much grant funding has Western Resource Advocates received?
IRS 990 filings record $34.5M in grants to Western Resource Advocates across 200 grants from 80 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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