Top 10 Foundations Supporting Climate Justice in 2025
Despite federal rollbacks, philanthropy is rising to the challenge. Here are the top 10 foundations supporting climate justice in 2025:
MacArthur Foundation — Expanding flexible climate grants and emergency response funding.
Ford Foundation — Investing in climate justice narratives and frontline leadership.
Rockefeller Foundation — Strengthening global health and sustainable infrastructure initiatives.
Bloomberg Philanthropies — Powering city-based climate adaptation and resilience programs.
Hewlett Foundation — Focusing on strategic policy advocacy and environmental defence.
Packard Foundation — Funding grassroots conservation and climate movements.
Kresge Foundation — Prioritising urban resilience and climate equity.
Surdna Foundation — Supporting youth-led and community-based climate action.
ClimateWorks Foundation — Coordinating large-scale philanthropic climate strategies.
Energy Foundation — Advancing clean energy transition initiatives nationwide.
These foundations are providing critical resources to maintain momentum on climate action amid challenging political headwinds.
As funding regulations shift, ensuring the continuity and compliance of impactful grantmaking is crucial. If your foundation is considering strategies for future grant cycles, particularly for international, climate, or DEI initiatives, we can provide safe alternative routes for grant making.
We’re happy to have a confidential chat about how how we can help you figure out a path forward during these turbulent times.
