Patagoniaorg
Preselected recipients only
Patagoniaorg is a private foundation in Ventura, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.2 million in 425 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $5.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13.2 million
- Number of grants425
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$5.2 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.7 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $13.2 million | 471 | $3.7 million |
| 2023 | $12.7 million | 459 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $13.2 million | 425 | $0 |
How to apply
Patagoniaorg 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 Patagoniaorg funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 46 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $635,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 8 | $5.4 million |
| California | 88 | $1.5 million |
| Oregon | 20 | $435,000 |
| Colorado | 22 | $380,000 |
| Washington | 18 | $300,000 |
| New York | 20 | $285,000 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $277,500 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $253,750 |
| Massachusetts | 13 | $245,000 |
| Idaho | 8 | $240,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | To support environmental projects. | $5.2 million |
| Makeway Foundation | To support environmental projects. | $635,000 |
| The Conservation Alliance | To support environmental projects. | $110,000 |
| Americares | To support environmental projects. | $100,000 |
| Wisteqn'eemit | To support environmental projects. | $100,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | To support environmental projects. | $80,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | To support environmental projects. | $75,000 |
| Colorado Plateau Foundation | To support environmental projects. | $65,000 |
| Climate Justice Alliance | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Dogwood Alliance | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Health Care Without Harm | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Idaho Conservation League | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Indigenous Environmental Network | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Meridian Institute | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Nextgen Climate America Inc DBA Nextgen Policy | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Movement Sustainability Commons Cor Resist | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Save Our Wild Salmon Coalition | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Sponsor Inc | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| United Tribes of Bristol Bay | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| Vote Solar | To support environmental projects. | $50,000 |
| American Whitewater | To support environmental projects. | $40,000 |
| Bee Regenerative | To support environmental projects. | $35,000 |
| Coalition for Susitna Dam Alternatives DBA Susitna River Coalition | To support environmental projects. | $35,000 |
| Friends of the Everglades | To support environmental projects. | $35,000 |
| Grand Canyon Youth | To support environmental projects. | $35,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | To support environmental projects. | $35,000 |
| 1 for the Planet | To support environmental projects. | $30,000 |
| American Farmland Trust | To support environmental projects. | $30,000 |
| Community Initiatives | To support environmental projects. | $30,000 |
| Conservation NW | To support environmental projects. | $30,000 |
| Great Basin Water Network | To support environmental projects. | $30,000 |
| Mad Agriculture | To support environmental projects. | $30,000 |
| Maine Climate Action Now | To support environmental projects. | $30,000 |
| National Family Farm Coalition | To support environmental projects. | $30,000 |
| National Young Farmers Coalition | To support environmental projects. | $30,000 |
| Savanna Institute | To support environmental projects. | $30,000 |
| Soul Fire Farm Institute Inc | To support environmental projects. | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hans Cole
- Hilary Dessouky
- Yvon Chouinard
- Malinda P Chouinard
- Yvonne Besvold
Questions people ask
Does Patagoniaorg accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Patagoniaorg give?
$13.2 million in tax year 2024, across 425 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Patagoniaorg?
Its 2024 filing lists Hans Cole (President), Hilary Dessouky (VP Legal/ General Counsel/Sec), Yvon Chouinard (Director) and Malinda P Chouinard (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Patagoniaorg fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and education.