CLIMATEWORKS FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$229.7M+29% YoY
Grants
442
Median Grant
$178K
Organizations Funded
235
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Foundation Overview
Mission
ClimateWorks Foundation is a global platform for philanthropy to innovate and scale high-impact climate solutions that benefit people and the planet. We deliver global programs and services that equip philanthropy with the knowledge, networks, and solutions to drive climate progress for a more sustainable and equitable future. Our mission is to end the climate crisis by amplifying the power of philanthropy.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Adaptation and Resilience Fund providing $50 million to locally led adaptation solutions for communities facing climate risks; Just Transition program supporting communities in building inclusive transition models; Multiple benefits of mitigation research projects; Over $2 billion granted since 2008 to more than 850 organizations in over 50 countries
How to Apply
Research proposals should be submitted via email and not exceed a seven-page limit. Applications should include an introduction demonstrating knowledge of the field and a brief outline of proposed data collection and research path.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$229.7M
Grants
442
Median
$178K
States
20
$178.8M
Grants
398
Median
$200K
States
24
$286.3M
Grants
393
Median
$200K
States
24
Grant Size Distribution
$178K
Typical Grant (Median)
$6K
Smallest
$81K
25th Pctile
$350K
75th Pctile
$12.8M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $81K and $350K.
Largest Recent Grants
$12.8M
2024
THE ENERGY FOUNDATION
CA · TO EXPAND ACCESS TO SUSTAINABLE COOLING AND REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS ($750,000); TO PROTECT THE CLIMATE, REDUCE POLLUTION, AND STRENGTHEN ECONOMIES ($1,670,000); SUSTAINABLE MARITIME SHIPPING ($1,300,000); THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO CLEAN TRANSPORTATION ($8,839,098); FOR CLIMATE-RELATED RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS ($200,000)
$12.2M
2024
Foreign Grants - EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)
TO PROTECT THE CLIMATE, REDUCE POLLUTION, AND STRENGTHEN ECONOMIES ($3,340,000); THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO CLEAN TRANSPORTATION ($8,839,098)
$10.0M
2024
Foreign Grants - EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL ENERGY TRANSITION TO RENEWABLES ($6,000,000); TO PROTECT THE CLIMATE, REDUCE POLLUTION, AND STRENGTHEN ECONOMIES ($1,670,000); GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT ($2,285,714)
$9.0M
2024
UNITED STATES ENERGY FOUNDATION
CA · TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO CLEAN TRANSPORTATION
$8.8M
2024
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON CLEAN TRANSPORTATION
DC · TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION TO A SUSTAINABLE AVIATION SECTOR ($330,473); RESPONSIBLE CARBON REMOVAL AND RESTORE THE CLIMATE ($89,527); SUSTAINABLE MARITIME SHIPPING ($1,100,000); THE GLOBAL TRANSITION TO CLEAN TRANSPORTATION ($6,125,000); GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT ($800,000); TO REDUCE EMISSIONS FROM NON-CARBON POLLUTANTS ($400,000)
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.