The Loving Climate Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Loving Climate Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$105,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $120,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $85,000 | 9 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 13 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $105,000 | 16 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
The Loving Climate 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.
What The Loving Climate Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $30,000 |
| New York | 3 | $25,000 |
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $10,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| University of Northern Colorado Foundation Inc | Climate Science Fund and Environmental and Sustainability Studies Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Colorado State University Foundation | Warner College of Natural Resources Student Success Scholarship Fund | $7,500 |
| Alaska Community Foundation | 2025 Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund | $5,000 |
| Carolina Raptor Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Environmental and Energy Study Institute | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Earth | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lifewater Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | The Loving Climate Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Solar Cookers International | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trees Water and People | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Colby
Questions people ask
Does The Loving Climate Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Loving Climate Foundation give?
$105,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Loving Climate Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Katherine Colby (Dir, Pres, Treas, Sec).
What does The Loving Climate Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.