Advocates for Climate Innovation
Preselected recipients only
Advocates for Climate Innovation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.8 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $253,691. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$253,691
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $17.3 million the year before.
60% 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 | $1.4 million | 20 | $19.9 million |
| 2024 | $17.3 million | 24 | $7.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.8 million | 17 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Advocates for Climate Innovation 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 Advocates for Climate Innovation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia. It also paid $3,333 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 6 | $635,000 |
| New York | 7 | $446,191 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Linden Climate Fund Inc | Endowment grant | $253,691 |
| World Resources Institute | Cdr objectives and opps | $230,000 |
| World Resources Institute | Carbon dioxide removal | $220,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Advancing carbon dioxide removal as an essential component of federal climate policy | $200,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | To support projects to build support and develop effective regulatory models for responsible carbon dioxide removal | $150,000 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center | Carbon dioxide removal | $100,000 |
| Center for American Progress | To support cap policy, communications and intergovernmental staff | $50,000 |
| Resources for the Future | Unrestricted general institutional support | $25,000 |
| Brooklyn Public Library | Unrestricted general institutional support | $22,500 |
| Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition Institute | Unrestricted general institutional support | $10,000 |
| Campaign Against Hunger | Unrestricted general institutional support | $7,500 |
| Health Equity Initiative | Unrestricted general institutional support | $5,000 |
| Maliasili Initiatives Inc | Unrestricted general institutional support | $5,000 |
| Peoples Theatre Project Inc | Unrestricted general institutional support | $5,000 |
| American University of Rome | To support health and risk communication in pandemics and beyond: strategies for a systems-thinking, community and equity-driven approach | $3,333 |
| Michigan League of Conservation Voters Education Fund | Unrestricted general institutional support | $2,500 |
| Peoples Theatre Project Inc | Capital project | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexander Flint
- Lawrence H Linden
- William J Roberts
- Roger T Ullman
Questions people ask
Does Advocates for Climate Innovation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Advocates for Climate Innovation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Advocates for Climate Innovation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexander Flint (Trustee (Appointed 06/06/2025)), Lawrence H Linden (Trustee), William J Roberts (Trustee) and Roger T Ullman (Trustee, Chair).
What does Advocates for Climate Innovation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and health.