Sequoia Climate Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Sequoia Climate Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California with $113.7M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$113.7Mtotal assets

2021IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Sequoia Climate Foundation has awarded

40 grantees · $202.4M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Stichting European Climate Foundation $38.8M
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc $18.7M
Tara Climate Ltd $14.2M
Natural Resources Defense Council $10.8M
The Sunrise Project Australia Ltd $9M
World Resources Institute $8.9M
United States Energy Foundation $7.4M
Climateworks Foundation $6.4M
Rocky Mountain Institute $6.2M
International Sustainable Energy Foundation $5M
International Council On Clean Transportation $4.6M
United Nations Office For Project Services $4M
The Energy Foundation $4M
International Institute For Sustainable Development $3.8M
Instituto Clima E Sociedade $3.7M
Potential Energy Coalition Inc $3.5M
Environmental Defense Fund Inc $3.1M
Clasp $3M
League Of Conservation Voters Education Fund $3M
Climate Leadership Initiative Inc $3M
Ceres Inc $2.8M
Sustainable Markets Foundation $2.8M
Cornell University $2.7M
Multiplier $2.5M
The Partnership Project Inc $2.4M

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$126.3M
FY2021$173.7M
FY2022$257.4M

About Sequoia Climate Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersIrvine, California
EIN854095972
IRS ruling2021

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sequoia Climate Foundation?

Sequoia Climate Foundation is a private foundation based in Irvine, California with $113.7M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Sequoia Climate Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Sequoia Climate Foundation?

Sequoia Climate Foundation's EIN is 854095972. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Sequoia Climate Foundation?

Private foundations like Sequoia Climate Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Sequoia Climate Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.