Golden State Environmental
Preselected recipients only
Golden State Environmental is a private foundation in Corona, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.7 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $5.9 million. 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$6.7 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$5.9 million
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
100% 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 | $800,000 | 17 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.5 million | 26 | $4.7 million |
| 2025 | $6.7 million | 16 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Golden State Environmental 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 Golden State Environmental funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $6.7 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Patriot Farms Ca | Grant to support patriot farms ca's continuation of its sustainable farming/educational program, furthering gseja's environmental justice mission through an independently governed 501(c)(3) nonprofit. | $5.9 million |
| Heroes Warehouse | To provide assistance for previously homeless veteran families with furniture and household goods for their hud-vash/section 8 apartments and homes at no cost to them. | $125,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Provide electrical and roof upgrades for 410 low-income households in lancaster so that they can receive solar systems and/or battery storage. | $100,000 |
| St Anthony Bridges to Home | To provide relief of the poor, distressed, and underprivileged; individuals with low-to-moderate income; protection of human health through homelessness prevention and assistance services. | $75,000 |
| Gable Farms | To better equip the facility to meet the needs of a growing population of disabled visitors and volunteers at the farm. As the farm continue to develop the program, the demand for support and services is growing faster than they can accomodate. Install handicap accessible raised beds - purchase 6000-gallon water tank - install five bay compost area - purchase a storage rack -plant 96 fruit trees. | $55,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Provided low-income homeowners in the city of corona with roof repairs to make them solar ready for the installation of 5 solar plus storage systems. | $50,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Provided low-income homeowners in the city of menifee with roof repairs to make them solar ready for the installation of 5 solar plus storage systems. | $50,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Provided low-income homeowners in the city of jurupa valley with roof repairs to make them solar ready for the installation of 5 solar plus storage systems. | $50,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Provided low-income homeowners in the city of victorville with roof repairs to make them solar ready for the installation of 5 solar plus storage systems. | $50,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Provided low-income homeowners in the city of rialto with roof repairs to make them solar ready for the installation of 5 solar plus storage systems. | $50,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Provided low-income homeowners in the city of perris with roof repairs to make them solar ready for the installation of 5 solar plus storage systems. | $50,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Provided low-income homeowners in the town of apple valley with roof repairs to make them solar ready for the installation of 5 solar plus storage systems. | $50,000 |
| Kids Cure | To provide health, wellness, and nutrition for children and their families in the cities of beaumont & banning in riverside county. | $50,000 |
| Pomona Hope | Provide funding to install a new centralized, low flow irrigation system that still allows for individual adjustment in the community garden. | $25,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Provide support for the grid alternatives clean tech training. The cttc provides job trainees of grid ies structure, electrical training walls, and classroom.workforce development programs an accessible location equipped with resources including a mock roof center | $15,000 |
| Integrative Development Initiative | Grow more food for food access distribution, including difficult to source and micronutrient dense foods, such as medicinal and culinary herbs and highly perishable fruits & vegetables.distribute weekly healthy food access deliveries to vulnerable community members, with an estimated 40,000 servings of fruits, vegetables, and herbs delivered. | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Bourgeois
- Terrance Lucio
- Rich Golding
- Ramon Amaya
- Anthony Everett
Questions people ask
Does Golden State Environmental accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Golden State Environmental give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Golden State Environmental?
Its 2025 filing lists Joseph Bourgeois (President), Terrance Lucio (Asst. Executive Director / Executive V), Rich Golding (Vice President) and Ramon Amaya (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Golden State Environmental fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and housing and homelessness.