SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION

OAKLAND, CA, 94612 (415) 995-1780 Est. 1960 EIN 94-6069890
C300 - Environment 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)
www.sierraclubfoundation.org

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O.THE SIERRA CLUB FOUNDATION PROMOTES EFFORTS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE NATURAL AND HUMAN ENVIRONMENT.GOALS: - SOLVE THE CLIMATE CRISIS PRIMARILY THROUGH A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO A RESOURCE-EFFICIENT CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY THAT BETTER SERVES PEOPLE AND NATURE;- SECURE PROTECTIONS FOR PUBLIC LANDS AND WATERS, PROMOTE HEALTHY ECOSYSTEMS AND COMMUNITIES, AND FIGHT FOR CLEAN AIR AND WATER;- EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR MORE PEOPLE TO EXPLORE, ENJOY, AND PROTECT THE PLANET BY SUPPORTING PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT REACH ACROSS ECONOMIC, CULTURAL, AND COMMUNITY LINES TO GET PEOPLE OUTDOORS; AND- BUILD A DIVERSE, INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT THAT REFLECTS AND REPRESENTS TODAY'S AMERICAN PUBLIC, AND PRIORITIZES IMPORTANT CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL JUSTICE.

Giving Portfolio

Total Grants
124
Total Giving
$478.8M
Recipients
123
Years Active
2018 - 2025
Avg grant: $3,863,925 Median: $42,379

Yearly Trends

YearGrantsTotal Giving Avg GrantNewRepeat
202512$44.4M $3.7M84
202421$86.9M $4.1M119
202322$97.6M $4.4M139
202222$96.7M $4.4M166
202024$79.8M $3.3M213
201823$73.4M $3.2M230

Sectors Funded

Environment
53
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
13
Education
10
Human Services
6
Public & Societal Benefit
6
Community Improvement
4
International & Foreign Affairs
4
Civil Rights & Advocacy
4
and 9 more sectors

Top States

California
36
New York
19
District of Columbia
13
Massachusetts
5
Colorado
4
Pennsylvania
4
Georgia
4
Washington
3
and 20 more states

Grantee Size Profile

$1M - $5M
39
Over $50M
28
$10M - $50M
20
$5M - $10M
13
$500K - $1M
8
$100K - $500K
6
Under $100K
5

Top Grantees

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Grants Awarded · 121 grants

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Financials

Total Revenue
$31,947,339
Total Expenses
$53,130,891
Net Assets
$164,601,188
20 volunteers
From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-06-30)

Financial Health

Operating Reserve
3.1 years Healthy
Net assets / monthly expenses
Year-over-Year Change
Revenue ↓ 70.5%
Expenses ↓ 48.0%
Revenue Sources
Contributions 91.7% Investment 6.5% Other 2.0%
Expense Breakdown
Program 84.0% Management 3.2% Fundraising 12.9%

Officers & Trustees (21)

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Filing History (6 filings)

YearRevenueExpensesNet Assets
2025 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025
$31,947,339 ↓$53,130,891$164,601,188
2024 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
$108,188,731 ↑$102,142,815$180,648,301
2023 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
$89,068,739 ↑$113,468,024$167,535,669
2022 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
$87,746,859 ↓$113,448,406$176,944,324
2020 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
$95,601,203 ↓$94,298,604$214,566,516
2018 990 - Public charity return
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
$105,160,363 $84,933,888$147,449,546

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EIN: 94-6069890 · Source: IRS Form 990 e-file data