Who funds Climate Change in California

Climate work in California doesn't move without money, and knowing where that money actually comes from is half the battle. The funders below are actively supporting climate solutions across the state, and they're worth understanding before you need them. This briefing walks through what they fund, where their giving concentrates, and how to think about approaching each one.

Women Donors Network

Women Donors Network distributes roughly $14.2 million annually across economic empowerment, women and girls initiatives, social justice and equity, and climate change. Their giving in climate sits alongside their broader commitment to funding women-led solutions and systemic change. Grants tend to run around $103K. This is a network of individual donors pooling resources, so the relationship piece matters. Understanding their values on equity and justice will help you position your work in their frame. See their profile

Reuse and Green Building Partners

Based in Carmichael, Reuse and Green Building Partners focuses on environment and sustainability alongside climate change. They distribute about $3.4 million annually. Their name signals where their passion lives: they're backing the practical, hands-on work of green building and material reuse. If your climate work touches the built environment or circular economy, this funder is worth researching. See their profile

Policy & Innovation Center

Located in San Diego, Policy & Innovation Center gives roughly $3.4 million per year across climate change, community development and housing, economic empowerment, workforce development, and poverty and homelessness. They're looking for solutions that connect climate action to economic opportunity and housing security. That intersection is their sweet spot. See their profile

Amigos De Los Rios

Amigos De Los Rios, based in Pasadena, distributes about $2.8 million annually. Their focus spans climate change, environment and sustainability, community development and housing, economic empowerment, and wellness. They're thinking about climate in relationship to community health and housing stability, not in isolation. If your work touches those connections, they're worth knowing. See their profile

Thomas Family Foundation

The Thomas Family Foundation, in Fremont, gives roughly $1.4 million per year across a wide range of causes including climate change, environment and sustainability, education and research, and human services. Grants from them tend to run around $47K. Their breadth means they're open to different approaches to climate work, though you'll want to understand how your project fits their education and research interests. See their profile

Knowing these funders now, before you're in crisis mode, changes everything. If you'd like Funding Findr to keep an eye on a specific funder relationship or cause area in California, we're here to help. Reach out anytime.

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