The Energy Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 943126848 · Private foundation
The Energy Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $29.1M in grants paid and $75.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 739 individual grants from this funder — $136.6M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Energy Foundation funds
The Energy Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, environment & conservation, health care, public health.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Markets Foundation TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE | New York, NY | $2.2M | 2019 |
| Conservative Energy Network TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE | Lansing, MI | $1.9M | 2019 |
| Advanced Energy Economy Institute TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | Washington, DC | $1.8M | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from The Energy Foundation
The Energy 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 efchina.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Energy Foundation
- Does The Energy Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Energy 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 The Energy Foundation fund?
- The Energy Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Sustainable Markets Foundation, Conservative Energy Network, Advanced Energy Economy Institute. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Energy Foundation give in grants?
- The Energy Foundation reported $29.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $136.6M over 739 grants.
- Where is The Energy Foundation located?
- The Energy Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 943126848.
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