Grantmaking public charity · EIN 91-2166435
Multiplier
San Francisco, CA
Multiplier is a public charity that makes grants based in San Francisco, CA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $35.8M in grants paid across 83 grants, with $63.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to United States Energy Foundation, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid and American Council on Renewable Energy.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Multiplier's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grants are supported by grant agreements signed by multiplier and the grantee, which include a detailed description of expected deliverables and/or outcomes. grantee is required to provide multiplier with periodic reporting, as specified in the grant agreement, regarding outcomes achieved with grant funds disbursed; this reporting is verified by the organization.
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
To protect and foster a healthy, sustainable, resilient, and equitable world.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States Energy Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $4,200,000 |
| Americans for a Clean Energy Grid | Washington, DC | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $2,395,400 |
| American Council on Renewable Energy | Washington, DC | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $2,388,463 |
| Clean Energy Buyers Institute | Washington, DC | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $1,300,000 |
| The Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development | Minneapolis, MN | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $1,225,000 |
| Western Resource Advocates | Boulder, CO | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $1,207,138 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $1,177,000 |
| National Caucus of Environmental Legislators | Washington, DC | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $1,120,000 |
| Legacy Philanthropy Works | Santa Barbara, CA | Advocate for Sustainable Fisheries and Ocean Stewardship. | $1,000,000 |
| National Audubon Society | New York, NY | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $1,000,000 |
| League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Washington, DC | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $975,000 |
| Gridlab | Berkeley, CA | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $925,000 |
| Renewable Northwest Project | Portland, OR | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $805,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Cambridge, MA | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $795,551 |
| Acadia Center | Rockport, ME | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $750,000 |
| Securing America's Future Energy Safe Foundation | Washington, DC | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $700,000 |
| Bluegreen Alliance Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $625,000 |
| Advanced Energy Institute | Washington, DC | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $600,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $600,000 |
| Earthjustice | San Francisco, CA | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $550,000 |
| The Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $550,000 |
| Southern Renewable Energy Association | Little Rock, AR | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $543,110 |
| World Resources Institute | Washington, DC | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $525,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $500,000 |
| R Street Institute | Washington, DC | Transmission Solutions for a Clean Energy Future | $500,000 |
The 25 largest of 83 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
- District of Columbia$12.2M · 18 grants
- California$8.16M · 12 grants
- Minnesota$2.35M · 4 grants
- New York$2.12M · 9 grants
- Colorado$1.94M · 4 grants
- Oregon$1.3M · 3 grants
- Massachusetts$1.26M · 5 grants
- New Jersey$1.18M · 1 grant
- Virginia$1.16M · 3 grants
- Maine$820K · 2 grants
- Washington$746K · 4 grants
- North Carolina$571K · 3 grants
Quick answers
Does Multiplier accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Multiplier'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 Multiplier give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $35,841,066 in grants paid (83 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Multiplier funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to United States Energy Foundation (CA), $4.2M, Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (DC), $2.4M, American Council on Renewable Energy (DC), $2.39M, Clean Energy Buyers Institute (DC), $1.3M and The Great Plains Institute for Sustainable Development (MN), $1.23M.