Environmental Defense Action Fund
New York, New York · EIN 900080500 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, Environmental Defense Action Fund has awarded $19.6M across 71 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Edf Action Votes Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Environmental Defense Action Fund funds
Environmental Defense Action Fund's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture.
Populations it has supported include hispanic communities.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edf Action Votes Inc | Washington, DC | $7.3M | 2024 |
| Edf Action Votes Inc POLITICAL AFFAIRS | Washington, DC | $4.1M | 2023 |
| League of Conservation Voters Inc | Washington, DC | $3.5M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Environmental Defense Action Fund
Environmental Defense Action Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at edfaction.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Environmental Defense Action Fund
- Does Environmental Defense Action Fund accept grant applications?
- Environmental Defense Action Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Environmental Defense Action Fund fund?
- Environmental Defense Action Fund's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Edf Action Votes Inc, League of Conservation Voters Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Environmental Defense Action Fund give in grants?
- Environmental Defense Action Fund's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $9.5M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $19.6M over 71 grants.
- Where is Environmental Defense Action Fund located?
- Environmental Defense Action Fund is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 900080500.
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