Environment & Conservation Grant Funders in California
1857 foundations with a documented environment & conservation focus have made grants to California nonprofits in recent years, together directing $4.6B to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 1857 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active environment & conservation funders in California
| # | Funder | Based in | Total California giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Club Foundation | California | $497.2M | 20 | 2024 |
| 2 | The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | California | $250.1M | 304 | 2024 |
| 3 | The California Endowment | California | $161.2M | 1232 | 2024 |
| 4 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $145.2M | 663 | 2024 |
| 5 | Climate Imperative Foundation | California | $121.6M | 33 | 2024 |
| 6 | Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation | California | $110.4M | 175 | 2024 |
| 7 | Resources Legacy Fund | California | $97.9M | 829 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $69.2M | 16 | 2023 |
| 9 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | $68.6M | 336 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Nature Conservancy | Virginia | $56.9M | 458 | 2024 |
| 11 | Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Greater Boston Inc | Massachusetts | $55.4M | 29 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest environment & conservation funders in California — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 1857 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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