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Urban Sustainability Directors Network

Washington, District of Columbia  ·  EIN 825015863  ·  Private foundation

Urban Sustainability Directors Network is a District of Columbia-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $945K in annual giving against $11.7M in assets. This page documents the 66 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Urban Sustainability Directors Network — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$945K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.7M
Total assets
66
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Urban Sustainability Directors Network funds

Urban Sustainability Directors Network's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, workforce & vocational training.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureWorkforce & Vocational Training

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Urban Sustainability Directors Network, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Utah Clean Energy
SOLAR POWERED COMMUNITIES - PHOENIX AMERICAN EXPRESS
Salt Lake City, UT$325K2023
Memphis-shelby County
SSCF GRANT
Memphis, TN$300K2020
City of Miami
SSCF GRANT
Miami, FL$300K2020
Solar United Neighbors
MC 05 CLEVELAND SOLAR ENERGY FOR LMI RESIDENTS
Washington, DC$225K2023
City of Durham
SSCF GREMT
Durham, NC$150K2020
Southface
SSCF GRANT
Atlanta, GA$150K2020
City of Amsterdam
GROWING SECONDARY MARKETS TO INFORM CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS POLICY
Baldwinsville, NY$100K2024
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
DECARBONIZING DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DELIVERIES STUDY
San Francisco, CA$100K2023
Chugach Electric Association
DECARBONIZING DOWNTON BUSINESS DELIVERIES STUDY
Anchorage, AK$100K2023
Rheaply
GROWING SECONDARY MARKETS TO INFORM CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS POLICY
Chicago, IL$100K2023
District of Columbia Department of Transportation
SUSTAINABLE DELIVERY MODE PILOTS
Washington, DC$100K2022
San Francisco County Transportation Authority
DECARBONIZING DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DELIVERIES STUDY
San Francisco, CA$100K2022
Solar United Neighbors
MC 05 CLEVELAND SOLAR ENERGY FOR LMI RESIDENTS
Washington, DC$70K2022
Memphis-shelby County
MC 03 WEATHERIZATION TO ADDRESS ENERGY BURDEN
Memphis, TN$69K2022
City of Philadelphia
COALITION TO INFLUENCE PJM DECISION-MAKING
Philadelphia, PA$65K2019

Urban Sustainability Directors Network giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2019$206K
2020$988K
2022$592K
2023$1.1M
2024$362K

How to apply for funding from Urban Sustainability Directors Network

Urban Sustainability Directors Network's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at usdn.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Urban Sustainability Directors Network

Does Urban Sustainability Directors Network accept grant applications?
Urban Sustainability Directors Network's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Urban Sustainability Directors Network fund?
Urban Sustainability Directors Network's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Utah Clean Energy, Memphis-shelby County, City of Miami. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Urban Sustainability Directors Network give in grants?
Urban Sustainability Directors Network reported $945K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.3M over 66 grants.
Where is Urban Sustainability Directors Network located?
Urban Sustainability Directors Network is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 825015863.
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About this profile. This page is built from Urban Sustainability Directors Network's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Urban Sustainability Directors Network. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.