Sierra Club
Oakland, California · EIN 941153307 · Private foundation
Sierra Club is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.1M in grants paid and $129.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 187 individual grants from this funder — $3.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for environment & conservation. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Sierra Club funds
Sierra Club's giving carries a documented focus on environment & conservation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for American Progress Action Fund ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1.0M | 2020 |
| Rise to Thrive ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT | Hyattsville, MD | $225K | 2022 |
| Texas Conservation Alliance ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Sierra Club
Sierra Club'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 sierraclub.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra Club
- Does Sierra Club accept grant applications?
- Sierra Club'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 Sierra Club fund?
- Sierra Club's grants focus on environment & conservation. Example recipients include Center for American Progress Action Fund, Rise to Thrive, Texas Conservation Alliance. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Sierra Club give in grants?
- Sierra Club reported $2.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.9M over 187 grants.
- Where is Sierra Club located?
- Sierra Club is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 941153307.
- How can I find foundations similar to Sierra Club?
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