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Institute for Governance and Sustainable

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 810616238  ·  Private foundation

Institute for Governance and Sustainable is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $510K in annual giving against $7.8M in assets. This page documents the 24 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Institute for Governance and Sustainable — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$510K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.8M
Total assets
24
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Institute for Governance and Sustainable funds

Institute for Governance and Sustainable's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Institute for Governance and Sustainable, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
The Regents of the University of California
TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY ANALYSIS
Berkley, CA$1.4M2023
Clean Air Task Force
ESTABLISHMENT OF A GLOBAL METHANE AGREEMENT IN COLLABORATION WITH IGSD.
Boston, MA$500K2022
Center for Human Rights and the Environment
CLIMATE RESEARCH
Juno Beach, FL$210K2023
Shindell Consulting LLC
CLIMATE POLICY ANALYST
Durham, NC$210K2024
University of Maryland
STRATEGIC INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION, RAISING THE BAR ON CHINA'S METHANE MITIGATION AMBITION
Baltimore, MD$200K2025
The Regents of the University of California
RESEARCH ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY BY LAWRENCE BERKELY NATIONAL LABORATORY
Berkeley, CA$200K2025
Climate Communications & Law
SUPPORT FOR WEBSITE
Frederick, MD$180K2020
Climate Communications and Law
CLIMATE EDUCATION, LITIGATION PROJECT
Frederick, MD$165K2019
Nj Work Environment Council
ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION
Trenton, NJ$130K2020
The Regents of the University of California
RESEARCH ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY BY LAWRENCE BERKELY NATIONAL LABORATORY
Berkeley, CA$100K2024
Bledsoe & Associates LLC
IMPLEMANTATION OF KIGALI AMENDMENT OF THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL
Arlington, VA$93K2024
Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action
ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION
Kapaa, HI$82K2020
Glencoe Strategies LLC
IMPLEMANTATION OF KIGALI AMENDMENT OF THE MONTREAL PROTOCOL
Glencoe, IL$81K2024
American University College of Law
CLIMATE LITIGATION; AMERICAS
Washington, DC$75K2024
S2c Pacific
TO DEVELOP AN EDUCATIONAL EFFORT TO KICK START IMPLEMENTATION OF HFC PHASE DOWN AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN URBAN AREAS.
San Francisco, CA$70K2018

Institute for Governance and Sustainable giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$70K
2019$195K
2020$510K
2022$500K
2023$1.6M
2024$637K
2025$400K

How to apply for funding from Institute for Governance and Sustainable

Institute for Governance and Sustainable'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 igsd.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Institute for Governance and Sustainable

Does Institute for Governance and Sustainable accept grant applications?
Institute for Governance and Sustainable'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 Institute for Governance and Sustainable fund?
Institute for Governance and Sustainable's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include The Regents of the University of California, Clean Air Task Force, Center for Human Rights and the Environment. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Institute for Governance and Sustainable give in grants?
Institute for Governance and Sustainable reported $510K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.9M over 24 grants.
Where is Institute for Governance and Sustainable located?
Institute for Governance and Sustainable is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 810616238.
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About this profile. This page is built from Institute for Governance and Sustainable'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 Institute for Governance and Sustainable. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.