Sequoia Climate Foundation
Irvine, California · EIN 854095972 · Private foundation
Based in Irvine, California, Sequoia Climate Foundation has awarded $736.5M across 495 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What Sequoia Climate Foundation funds
Sequoia Climate Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, economic development, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include foster youth, older adults, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION | New York, NY | $17.9M | 2024 |
| Stichting European Climate Foundation TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | — | $15.0M | 2024 |
| Tara Climate Ltd TO ACCELERATE A CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION | — | $13.2M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Sequoia Climate Foundation
Sequoia Climate Foundation'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 sequoiaclimate.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Sequoia Climate Foundation
- Does Sequoia Climate Foundation accept grant applications?
- Sequoia Climate Foundation'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 Sequoia Climate Foundation fund?
- Sequoia Climate Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc, Stichting European Climate Foundation, Tara Climate Ltd. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Sequoia Climate Foundation give in grants?
- Sequoia Climate Foundation reported $305.4M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $736.5M over 495 grants.
- Where is Sequoia Climate Foundation located?
- Sequoia Climate Foundation is based in Irvine, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 854095972.
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