Grantmaking public charity · EIN 26-3390444
Energy Action Fund
San Francisco, CA
Energy Action Fund is a public charity that makes grants based in San Francisco, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $20M in grants paid across 152 grants, with $29.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Tides Advocacy, League of Conservation Voters Inc and Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Energy Action Fund's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Eaf grantees submit interim and/or narrative and financial reports related to the use of grant funds.
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
Energy action fund advocates for a clean and equitable energy future to tackle the climate crisis.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Advocacy | San Francisco, CA | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. General Operating Support. | $1,135,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc | Washington, DC | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. General Operating Support. | $720,000 |
| Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc | Minneapolis, MN | General Operating Support | $700,000 |
| Counterspark Inc | Washington, DC | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. General Operating Support. | $695,000 |
| Faith in Place Action Fund | Chicago, IL | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. | $660,000 |
| Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc | Wilmington, DE | General Operating Support | $600,000 |
| Conservation Voters of South Carolina | Columbia, SC | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. | $595,000 |
| Nevada Conservation League | Las Vegas, NV | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. General Operating Support. | $540,000 |
| Pennsylvania United | Pittsburgh, PA | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. General Operating Support. | $515,000 |
| Association for Energy Affordability Inc | Bronx, NY | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. | $430,000 |
| Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future | Lansing, MI | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. General Operating Support. | $412,000 |
| Michigan League of Conservation Voters Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. | $411,000 |
| Utility Action Alliance | Seattle, WA | General Operating Support | $350,000 |
| Western Conservation Action | Denver, CO | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. | $330,000 |
| Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. General Operating Support. | $325,000 |
| Solar United Neighbors Action | Washington, DC | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. General Operating Support. | $300,000 |
| Ceres Inc | Boston, MA | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. General Operating Support. | $277,000 |
| Wisconsin Conservation Voters Inc | Madison, WI | General Operating Support | $270,000 |
| Semilla Action | Albuquerque, NM | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. General Operating Support. | $260,000 |
| The Michigan Environmental Council Action Fund | Lansing, MI | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. | $255,000 |
| America Works USA | Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Arizonans for a Clean Economy | Phoenix, AZ | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. | $250,000 |
| Conservation Colorado | Denver, CO | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. | $250,000 |
| Future Energy Iowa | West Des Moines, IA | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. | $250,000 |
| North Carolina Conservation Network | Raleigh, NC | To Support Clean Energy Policy Advancement in the States. | $250,000 |
The 25 largest of 152 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- District of Columbia$3.06M · 15 grants
- California$2.12M · 14 grants
- New York$1.3M · 14 grants
- Minnesota$1.25M · 7 grants
- Pennsylvania$1.2M · 10 grants
- Michigan$1.15M · 4 grants
- Colorado$1.03M · 10 grants
- Illinois$888K · 4 grants
- Maryland$755K · 11 grants
- North Carolina$685K · 5 grants
- South Carolina$665K · 3 grants
- Delaware$600K · 1 grant
Quick answers
Does Energy Action Fund accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Energy 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 Energy Action Fund give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $20,027,829 in grants paid (152 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Energy Action Fund funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Tides Advocacy (CA), $1.14M, League of Conservation Voters Inc (DC), $720K, Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc (MN), $700K, Counterspark Inc (DC), $695K and Faith in Place Action Fund (IL), $660K.