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Resources Legacy Fund

Sacramento, California  ·  EIN 954703838  ·  Private foundation

Resources Legacy Fund is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $26.4M in annual giving against $108.8M in assets. This page documents the 1,541 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Resources Legacy Fund — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$26.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$108.8M
Total assets
1,541
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Resources Legacy Fund funds

Resources Legacy Fund's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, environment & conservation.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEnvironment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Resources Legacy Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Fund for a Better Future Inc
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Sacramento, CA$10.2M2022
Climate Power Education Fund
FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SPINOFF
Washington, DC$4.3M2023
Parks California
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Sacramento, CA$3.1M2020
Mojave Desert Land Trust
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Joshua Tree, CA$2.5M2020
Earthjustice
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRON. EQUITY AND JUSTICE.
San Francisco, CA$2.5M2023
Earthjustice
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
San Francisco, CA$2.5M2022
Sher Edling Llp
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
San Francisco, CA$2.4M2020
Mojave Desert Land Trust
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION
Joshua Tree, CA$1.8M2017
Western Conservation Foundation
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION
Denver, CO$1.8M2017
Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE
Washington, DC$1.4M2024
Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRON. EQUITY AND JUSTICE.
Washington, DC$1.4M2023
Environmental Integrity Project
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE
Washington, DC$1.3M2024
Mojave Desert Land Trust
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
Joshua Tree, CA$1.3M2022
Sher Edling Llp
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES
San Francisco, CA$1.1M2019
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives
LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND/OR ENVIRON. EQUITY AND JUSTICE.
Berkeley, CA$1.1M2023

Resources Legacy Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$24.7M
2019$17.0M
2020$25.6M
2022$44.5M
2023$35.6M
2024$43.9M

How to apply for funding from Resources Legacy Fund

Resources Legacy 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 resourceslegacyfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Resources Legacy Fund

Does Resources Legacy Fund accept grant applications?
Resources Legacy 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 Resources Legacy Fund fund?
Resources Legacy Fund's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Fund for a Better Future Inc, Climate Power Education Fund, Parks California. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Resources Legacy Fund give in grants?
Resources Legacy Fund reported $26.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $191.4M over 1,541 grants.
Where is Resources Legacy Fund located?
Resources Legacy Fund is based in Sacramento, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 954703838.
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About this profile. This page is built from Resources Legacy 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 Resources Legacy Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.