Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation
Preselected recipients only
Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation is a private foundation in Laguna Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $341,100 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $17,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$341,100
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$17,000
- Assets$5.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $336,516 the year before.
71% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $385,755 | 32 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $336,516 | 61 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $341,100 | 64 | $5.1 million |
How to apply
Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 27 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 21 | $124,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $22,000 |
| Washington | 4 | $22,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $18,500 |
| Maryland | 3 | $16,500 |
| New York | 4 | $15,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,100 |
| Indiana | 2 | $14,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $8,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $7,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Latin American Perspectives | Publishing | $17,000 |
| Multinational Exchange for Sustainable Agricultu | Farming Education | $10,000 |
| Washington Catholic Schools | agriculture education | $8,000 |
| Into Your Hands Inc | agriculture | $8,000 |
| Growing Gardens of Boulder County | Farming | $7,500 |
| Mahwah Environmental Volunteers Organization Inc | agriculture conservation | $7,500 |
| Mill City Grows | Farming | $7,000 |
| Earthroots Field School | agriculture education | $7,000 |
| Petaluma Museum Association | conservation | $7,000 |
| Center for Rural Affairs | Agriculture | $7,000 |
| The Blue Atlas Project | Agriculture | $7,000 |
| Western Watersheds Project | Research | $6,500 |
| Stem Onward Incorporated | agriculture education | $6,500 |
| Chance Theatre | Arts Education | $6,000 |
| Flying Pig Farm | Agriculture | $6,000 |
| Griph | education | $6,000 |
| Fertile Ground Conservancy | conservation | $6,000 |
| Preservation of the Res Inc | conservation | $6,000 |
| Green America | Education | $5,100 |
| Gaining Ground | Education | $5,000 |
| National Aviary in Pittsburgh | Conservation | $5,000 |
| Regional Environmental Council | Education Farming | $5,000 |
| Strategies for International Development | Farming Education | $5,000 |
| Volcan Mountain Foundation | I Conservation Education | $5,000 |
| San Joaquin County Office of Education Educatio | Education | $5,000 |
| American Society of Landscape Architects | Education | $5,000 |
| Ground Education | Education | $5,000 |
| Unadilla Community Farm | Farming Education | $5,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Conservation | $5,000 |
| California Pioneers of Santa Clara County | conservation | $5,000 |
| Center for an Agricultural Economy | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| Nature Nature Pharmacy | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| Hudson Valley Seed Inc | agriculture education | $5,000 |
| Switch4Good | education | $5,000 |
| The Smart Education Project | agriculture | $5,000 |
| SoCal Forest School LLC | education | $5,000 |
| Community Forklift | construction | $5,000 |
| George Miksch Sutton Avian Research | conservation | $5,000 |
| Oceti Sakowin Community Academy | education | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Chilcote
- Frances Chilcote
- Edward Chilcote
- Stephen Chilcote
Questions people ask
Does Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation give?
$341,100 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronald Chilcote (Director), Frances Chilcote (Director), Edward Chilcote (Director) and Stephen Chilcote (Director).
What does Foundation for Sustainability and Innovation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.