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Energy Action Fund

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 263390444  ·  Private foundation

Energy Action Fund is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $6.2M in annual giving against $9.2M in assets. This page documents the 559 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Energy Action Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$6.2M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.2M
Total assets
559
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Energy Action Fund funds

Energy Action Fund's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Energy Action Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Tides Advocacy
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES.
San Francisco, CA$2.0M2023
League of Conservation Voters Inc
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES.
Washington, DC$1.7M2020
League of Conservation Voters Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Washington, DC$1.6M2022
Center for American Progress Action Fund
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES.
Washington, DC$1.2M2021
Tides Advocacy
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES. GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
San Francisco, CA$1.1M2024
California Environmental Voters
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES.
Oakland, CA$900K2022
League of Conservation Voters Inc
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES.
Washington, DC$787K2023
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES.
Minneapolis, MN$750K2022
Conservatives for a Clean Energy Future
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES.
Lansing, MI$725K2023
League of Conservation Voters Inc
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES. GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Washington, DC$720K2024
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Minneapolis, MN$700K2024
Counterspark Inc
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES. GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Washington, DC$695K2024
Faith in Place Action Fund
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES.
Chicago, IL$660K2024
Local Jobs & Economic Development Fund Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Wilmington, DE$600K2024
Conservation Voters of South Carolina
TO SUPPORT CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ADVANCEMENT IN THE STATES.
Columbia, SC$595K2024

Energy Action Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$6.2M
2021$7.5M
2022$12.0M
2023$15.5M
2024$20.0M

How to apply for funding from Energy Action Fund

Energy Action Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at energyactionfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Energy Action Fund

Does Energy Action Fund accept grant applications?
Energy Action Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Energy Action Fund fund?
Energy Action Fund's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include Tides Advocacy, League of Conservation Voters Inc, League of Conservation Voters Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Energy Action Fund give in grants?
Energy Action Fund reported $6.2M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $61.3M over 559 grants.
Where is Energy Action Fund located?
Energy Action Fund is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263390444.
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About this profile. This page is built from Energy Action Fund's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Energy Action Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.