Grantmaking public charity · EIN 88-3587010
Climate Equity Action Fund
Washington, DC
Climate Equity Action Fund is a public charity that makes grants based in Washington, DC. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $9.44M in grants paid across 93 grants, with $4.32M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Casa in Action, Georgia Conservation Voters Inc and Florida Rising Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Climate Equity Action Fund's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
All outgoing grants require formal reporting at the end of each grant year and upon grant completion, allowing program officers to assess grantee progress and the use of funds. in addition to these reports, program officers maintain regular communication with grantees through monthly phone calls and aim to meet with each grantee at least once annually, either at state summits or during site visits.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Invest in strategies that build a powerful base to secure clean energy policy wins.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa in Action | Hyattsville, MD | General Operating Support | $285,000 |
| Georgia Conservation Voters Inc | Atlanta, GA | General Operating Support | $275,000 |
| Florida Rising Inc | Miami, FL | Political Activities Support | $250,000 |
| Living United for Change in Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $245,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc | Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $245,000 |
| Make the Road Action | Brooklyn, NY | General Operating Support | $225,000 |
| Our Voice Our Vote Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | General Operating Support | $220,000 |
| We the People Action Fund | Detroit, MI | Political Activities Support | $200,000 |
| Michigan Peoples Campaign | Detroit, MI | Political Activities Support | $200,000 |
| Progressive Maryland Inc | Lanham, MD | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Casa in Action | Hyattsville, MD | Political Activities Support | $195,000 |
| New Virginia Majority | Alexandria, VA | General Operating Support | $195,000 |
| Down Home North Carolina C4 | Greensboro, NC | Political Activities Support | $190,000 |
| Coalfield Justice Action | Washington, PA | General Operating Support | $185,000 |
| Black Voters Matter Fund Inc | Atlanta, GA | Political Activities Support | $165,000 |
| Georgia Conservation Voters Inc | Atlanta, GA | Political Activities Support | $150,000 |
| Florida Rising Inc | Miami, FL | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| New Virginia Majority | Alexandria, VA | Political Activities Support | $150,000 |
| Rural Arizona Action | Coolidge, AZ | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Make the Road Action | Brooklyn, NY | Political Activities Support | $145,000 |
| Pennsylvania Stands Up Inc | Reading, PA | Political Activities Support | $140,000 |
| Down Home North Carolina | Greensboro, NC | General Operating Support | $135,000 |
| Take Action Minnesota | Saint Paul, MN | Political Activities Support | $125,000 |
| Faith in Minnesota | St Paul, MN | Political Activities Support | $125,000 |
| Pennsylvania United | Allegheny, PA | General Operating Support | $125,000 |
The 25 largest of 93 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- Minnesota$1.08M · 12 grants
- Pennsylvania$1.01M · 12 grants
- Georgia$1M · 9 grants
- Michigan$850K · 7 grants
- North Carolina$765K · 7 grants
- Maryland$755K · 5 grants
- Arizona$740K · 4 grants
- Florida$690K · 7 grants
- New Mexico$595K · 10 grants
- District of Columbia$555K · 4 grants
- New York$370K · 2 grants
- Virginia$365K · 3 grants
Quick answers
Does Climate Equity Action Fund accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Climate Equity Action Fund's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Climate Equity Action Fund give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $9,440,000 in grants paid (93 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Climate Equity Action Fund funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Casa in Action (MD), $285K, Georgia Conservation Voters Inc (GA), $275K, Florida Rising Inc (FL), $250K, Living United for Change in Arizona (AZ), $245K and League of Conservation Voters Inc (DC), $245K.