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Sea Change Foundation

San Francisco, California  ·  EIN 204952986  ·  Private foundation

Sea Change Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $45.9M in grants paid and $316.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 76 individual grants from this funder — $267.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. Below is its full funding profile.

$45.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$316.7M
Total assets
76
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Sea Change Foundation funds

Sea Change Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.

Environment & Conservation

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Sea Change Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Statement
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See Statement, CA$49.6M2018
See Statement
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See Statement, CA$46.7M2017
United States Energy Foundation
Promote clean energy
San Francisco, CA$20.1M2024
United States Energy Foundation
Promote clean energy
San Francisco, CA$19.2M2023
United States Energy Foundation
Promote clean energy
San Francisco, CA$9.8M2022
United States Energy Foundation
Promote energy efficiency
San Francisco, CA$7.2M2022
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund
Educate public about climate and clean energy
Washington, DC$5.3M2023
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund
Educate public about climate and clean energy
Washington, DC$5.3M2020
Multiplier
Promote clean energy
San Francisco, CA$5.0M2022
Building Decarbonnization Coalition
Promote clean energy
Petaluma, CA$5.0M2024
League of Conservation Voters Education Fund
Educate public about climate and clean energy
Washington, DC$4.5M2022
Building Decarbonnization Coalition
Promote clean energy
Petaluma, CA$4.5M2023
United States Energy Foundation
General operating support
San Francisco, CA$4.0M2020
United States Energy Foundation
Educate public about climate and clean energy
San Francisco, CA$4.0M2020
United States Energy Foundation
Educate public about climate and clean energy
San Francisco, CA$3.9M2020

Sea Change Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$46.7M
2018$49.6M
2020$41.9M
2022$46.6M
2023$45.5M
2024$37.4M

How to apply for funding from Sea Change Foundation

Sea Change Foundation'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 seachange.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Sea Change Foundation

Does Sea Change Foundation accept grant applications?
Sea Change Foundation'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 Sea Change Foundation fund?
Sea Change Foundation's grants focus on environment & conservation. Recent recipients include See Statement, See Statement, United States Energy Foundation. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Sea Change Foundation give in grants?
Sea Change Foundation reported $45.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $267.7M over 76 grants.
Where is Sea Change Foundation located?
Sea Change Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 204952986.
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About this profile. This page is built from Sea Change Foundation'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 Sea Change Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.