Sierra Club Foundation
Oakland, California · EIN 946069890 · Private foundation
Sierra Club Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $44.4M in giving and $191.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 115 individual grants from this funder — $503.6M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Sierra Club Foundation funds
Sierra Club Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families, foster youth, indigenous, low-income communities, older adults, veterans.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Club ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Oakland, CA | $95.9M | 2023 |
| Sierra Club ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | Oakland, CA | $94.1M | 2022 |
| Sierra Club PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND EDUCATION. | Oakland, CA | $85.6M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Sierra Club Foundation
Sierra Club 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 sierraclubfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra Club Foundation
- Does Sierra Club Foundation accept grant applications?
- Sierra Club 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 Sierra Club Foundation fund?
- Sierra Club Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Sierra Club. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Sierra Club Foundation give in grants?
- Sierra Club Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $44.4M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $503.6M over 115 grants.
- Where is Sierra Club Foundation located?
- Sierra Club Foundation is based in Oakland, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 946069890.
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