United States Energy Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 831740146 · Private foundation
Based in San Francisco, California, United States Energy Foundation has awarded $538.1M across 2,303 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Climate Power. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What United States Energy Foundation funds
United States 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Power TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | Washington, DC | $21.0M | 2024 |
| Fund for a Better Future Inc TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | Sacramento, CA | $20.0M | 2023 |
| Potential Energy Coalition Inc TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | New York, NY | $3.1M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from United States Energy Foundation
United States 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 ef.org.
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Frequently asked questions about United States Energy Foundation
- Does United States Energy Foundation accept grant applications?
- United States 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 United States Energy Foundation fund?
- United States Energy Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Climate Power, Fund for a Better Future Inc, Potential Energy Coalition Inc. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does United States Energy Foundation give in grants?
- United States Energy Foundation reported $79.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $538.1M over 2,303 grants.
- Where is United States Energy Foundation located?
- United States Energy Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 831740146.
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