Growald Climate Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Growald Climate Fund Inc is a private foundation in Brookline, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $26.3 million in 170 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $2.5 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$26.3 million
- Number of grants170
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$41.0 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was down from $28.2 million the year before.
47% of its 2024 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 | $28.2 million | 132 | $22.8 million |
| 2024 | $26.3 million | 170 | $41.0 million |
How to apply
Growald Climate Fund Inc 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 Growald Climate Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California. It also paid $15.6 million in 52 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $3.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $3.6 million |
| New York | 19 | $3.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $515,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $351,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $280,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $201,000 |
| Vermont | 45 | $95,900 |
| Ohio | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| European Climate Foundation | Project support | $2.5 million |
| Int'l Research & Exchanges Board (Irex) | Project support | $1.2 million |
| European Climate Foundation | Project support | $1.0 million |
| Sunrise Project Inc - US | Project support | $1.0 million |
| The Energy Foundation | Project support | $1.0 million |
| Agence Francaise de Developpement | Project support | $800,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Project support | $760,000 |
| Int'l Research & Exchanges Board (Irex) | Project support | $700,000 |
| Int'l Research & Exchanges Board (Irex) | Project support | $608,495 |
| Climate 2025 | Project support | $575,000 |
| Action Speaks Louder | Core support | $500,000 |
| Alliance for Tribal Clean Energy | Project support | $500,000 |
| Climate 2025 | Project support | $500,000 |
| Climate 2025 | Project support | $500,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | Project support | $500,000 |
| Global Greengrants Fund | Project support | $500,000 |
| Next Group | Core support | $500,000 |
| Climateworks Foundation | Project support | $413,000 |
| European Climate Foundation | Project support | $350,000 |
| United Charitable | Project support | $350,000 |
| Foreningen Acter | Core support | $310,000 |
| Climate Bonds Initiative | Core support | $300,000 |
| Rabia Transitions Initiative | Core support | $300,000 |
| Reclaim Finance | Core support | $300,000 |
| The Regents of Ca - Berkeley | Project support | $300,000 |
| Int'l Research & Exchanges Board (Irex) | Project support | $282,084 |
| Greening Youth Foundation | Project support | $280,000 |
| 350 Org | Project support | $265,000 |
| Climate 2025 | Core support | $250,000 |
| Climate Integrate | Core support | $250,000 |
| Corporation for the Development of Energy Policies for Just Transitions | Core support | $250,000 |
| Global Energy Monitor | Project support | $250,000 |
| Indonesia Research Institute for Decarbon (Irid) | Core support | $250,000 |
| Calcef Innovations - New Energy Nexus | Project support | $250,000 |
| People of Asia for Climate Solutions (Pacs) | Core support | $250,000 |
| Powershift Africa | Core support | $250,000 |
| Reform Institute of Poland | Core support | $250,000 |
| Renewables First | Er - project support | $250,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Project support | $250,000 |
| Sunrise Project Inc - US | Project support | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Eileen Rockefeller Growald
- Paul J Growald
- Adam R Growald
- B Stephen Toben
- Joanna Messing
Questions people ask
Does Growald Climate Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Growald Climate Fund Inc give?
$26.3 million in tax year 2024, across 170 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Growald Climate Fund Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Eileen Rockefeller Growald (Director, President), Paul J Growald (Director, Vice President), Adam R Growald (Director, Treasurer) and B Stephen Toben (Director, Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Growald Climate Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and science and research.