Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated
New York, New York · EIN 116107128 · Private foundation
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $51.6M in giving and $520.4M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 967 individual grants from this funder — $110.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated funds
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Action Fund OPERATIONS SUPPORT | New York, NY | $8.7M | 2020 |
| Environmental Defense Action Fund public & government | New York, NY | $7.9M | 2023 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | $5.7M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated
Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated'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 edf.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated
- Does Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated accept grant applications?
- Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated'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 Fund Incorporated fund?
- Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Environmental Defense Action Fund, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated give in grants?
- Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $51.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $110.5M over 967 grants.
- Where is Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated located?
- Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 116107128.
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