Wallace Global Fund II
Preselected recipients only
Wallace Global Fund II is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.6 million in 191 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$17.6 million
- Number of grants191
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$54.6 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $18.9 million the year before.
37% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $18.9 million | 214 | $72.3 million |
| 2024 | $17.6 million | 191 | $54.6 million |
How to apply
Wallace Global Fund II 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 Wallace Global Fund II funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 24 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $2.7 million in 44 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 45 | $4.5 million |
| New York | 31 | $3.1 million |
| California | 25 | $1.9 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $445,000 |
| Maryland | 6 | $440,000 |
| Illinois | 4 | $250,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $200,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $195,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $167,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $150,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Economic Liberties Project | Support for work on government and corporate accountability | $300,000 |
| Windward Fund | Support to protect and expand democratic systems | $300,000 |
| Greenfaith | Support for work on energy access | $250,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | Support for work to protect and expand democractic systems | $250,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Support to protect and expand democratic systems | $250,000 |
| Standearth | Support for climate movement building work | $250,000 |
| Sunrise Movement Education Fund | Support for climate movement building work | $250,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | Support for climate movement building work | $250,000 |
| Carbon Tracker | Support for climate movement building work | $200,000 |
| Earthlife Africa | Support for strengthening the environmental justice movement in africa | $200,000 |
| Greenpeace | Support to protect and expand democratic systems | $200,000 |
| Institute for Energy Eco and Fin Analysis | Support for climate finance research and advocacy | $200,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | Support to protect and expand democratic systems | $200,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | Support for climate movement building work | $200,000 |
| Trade Justice Education Fund | Support for work on government and corporate accountability | $200,000 |
| Windward Fund | Support to protect and expand democratic systems- | $200,000 |
| Institute for Policy Studies | Support to protect and expand democratic systems | $180,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation | Support for climate movement building work | $175,000 |
| The Wallace Centers of Iowa | General support | $167,000 |
| Greenfaith | Support for climate movement building work | $150,000 |
| Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility | Support for corporate accountability work | $150,000 |
| Repairers of the Breach | General support for the poor people's campaign | $150,000 |
| Trustafrica | General support for the zimbabwe alliance - year 2 | $150,000 |
| Trustafrica | Support for african social movements convening | $130,000 |
| Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund | Support for climate movement building work | $125,000 |
| Fossil Free California | Support for climate movement building work | $125,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | Support for climate movement building work | $125,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Support to protect and expand democratic systems | $125,000 |
| Africans Rising | Support for work on corporate accountability | $110,000 |
| Majority Action | Support for climate movement building work | $110,000 |
| Africans Rising | Support for work on corporate accountability | $100,000 |
| American Sustainable Business Network | Support for work on government and corporate accountability | $100,000 |
| As You Sow | Support for work on government and corporate accountability | $100,000 |
| Center for Popular Democracy | Support to protect and expand democratic systems | $100,000 |
| Centre for Environmental Rights | Support for advancing environmental rights and climate justice in south africa | $100,000 |
| Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington | Support to protect and expand democratic systems | $100,000 |
| Climate Cabinet Education | Support for climate movement building work | $100,000 |
| Color of Change Education Fund | Support to protect and expand democratic systems | $100,000 |
| Common Counsel Foundation | Support to protect and expand democratic systems | $100,000 |
| Common Defense Education Fund | Support for climate movement building work | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H Scott Wallace
- Scott Fitzmorris
- Erica Peiser Fitzmorris
- Annie Leonard
- Emira Woods
- Robert Wallace
- Ellen Dorsey
- Robby Rodriguez
Questions people ask
Does Wallace Global Fund II accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wallace Global Fund II give?
$17.6 million in tax year 2024, across 191 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Wallace Global Fund II?
Its 2024 filing lists H Scott Wallace (Co-Chairman), Scott Fitzmorris (Co-Chairman), Erica Peiser Fitzmorris (Director) and Annie Leonard (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Wallace Global Fund II fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and education.