Sea Change Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sea Change Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $37.4 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $3.0 million and the largest $20.1 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$37.4 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$3.0 million
- Largest grant$20.1 million
- Assets$209 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $45.5 million the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45.5 million | 14 | $225 million |
| 2024 | $37.4 million | 9 | $209 million |
How to apply
Sea Change Foundation 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sea Change Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $31.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3.0 million |
| New York | 1 | $3.0 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $175,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $175,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Energy Foundation | Promote clean energy | $20.1 million |
| Building Decarbonnization Coalition | Promote clean energy | $5.0 million |
| United States Energy Foundation | Promote clean energy | $3.8 million |
| Partnership Project Inc | Educate public about climate and clean energy | $3.0 million |
| Potential Energy Coalition Inc | Educate public about climate and clean energy | $3.0 million |
| United States Energy Foundation | General support | $2.0 million |
| Bluegreen Alliance Foundation | Promote energy efficiency | $175,000 |
| 2030 Inc | Promote energy efficiency | $175,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Promote energy efficiency | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nathaniel Simons
- Laura Baxter-Simons
- Thomas Steinbach
- Anjali Jaiswal
Questions people ask
Does Sea Change Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sea Change Foundation give?
$37.4 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $3.0 million.
Who runs Sea Change Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nathaniel Simons (President), Laura Baxter-Simons (Cfo/Secretary), Thomas Steinbach (Former Exec Dir) and Anjali Jaiswal (Exec Dir).
What does Sea Change Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.