named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Environmental Conservation Grants
Supports climate-focused initiatives such as the Global Methane Hub and Oceans 5 through major grants to organizations like the Windward Fund and Environmental Defense Fund
General Purpose Grantmaking
Provides unrestricted grants to a range of nonprofit organizations including The Nature Conservancy, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, and National Philanthropic Trust
Genomic Research Support
Funds research at NYU’s Genomics Core and other academic centers to advance scientific discovery in genomics
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Climate Change Research and Advocacy Funding 3 activities
- Funding ClimaWorks FoundationFunds ClimaWorks Foundation through a general purpose contribution to support climate solutions and environmental sustainability programs.
- Funding Stichting European Climate FoundationFunds Stichting European Climate Foundation through a general purpose contribution to support climate change mitigation and policy initiatives in Europe.
- Funding the Windward Fund for the Global Methane Hub - Enteric AcceleratorFunds the Windward Fund to support the Global Methane Hub - Enteric Accelerator initiative, aimed at reducing methane emissions from agriculture and livestock.
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General Operating Support Grants 2 activities
- Funding Environmental Defense FundFunds Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated through a general purpose contribution to advance environmental protection and climate initiatives.
- Funding RF Catalytic Capital IncFunds RF Catalytic Capital Inc through a general purpose contribution to support catalytic capital initiatives.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 2 activities
- Funding Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors for Oceans 5Funds Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc to support Oceans 5, an initiative focused on ocean conservation and sustainable fisheries.
- Funding The Nature ConservancyFunds The Nature Conservancy through a general purpose contribution to support conservation efforts.
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Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
- Funding Congregation B'nai B'rithFunds Congregation B'nai B'rith through a general purpose contribution, supporting community and religious activities.
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Donor-Advised Fund Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding National Philanthropic TrustFunds National Philanthropic Trust through a general purpose contribution, enabling donor-advised grantmaking and philanthropic services.
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Medical Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding New York University for genomics researchFunds New York University to support research at the Genomics Core of the Genome Center and the University Center of the Genome Center.
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
- Funding University of California Santa Barbara for researchFunds the University of California Santa Barbara through the Regents Fund to support scientific research.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$56.27M
Contributions & grants$45.07M80%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$8.03M14%
Other revenue$2.64M
expenses
Total expenses$4.23M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$264K
Grants paid out$27.04M
balance sheet
Total assets$297.72M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$297.72M
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +81.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAN THI PHAM | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $292K |
board members · 2
- CHARLES M ZEGAR — TRUSTEE/FINANCIAL DIRECTOR
- MERRYL SNOW ZEGAR — TRUSTEE/MANAGING DIRECTOR
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- ClimaWorks Foundation Partner — Receives general purpose contributions
- Congregation B'nai B'rith Partner — Receives general purpose contributions
- Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated Partner — Receives general purpose contributions
- National Philanthropic Trust Partner — Receives general purpose contributions
- New York University Partner — Receives funding to support research at the Genome Center
- RF Catalytic Capital Inc Partner — Receives general purpose contributions
- Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc Partner — Receives funding for Oceans 5
- Stichting European Climate Foundation Partner — Receives general purpose contributions
- The Nature Conservancy Partner — Receives general purpose contributions
- The University of California Santa Barbara Partner — Receives funding for research through the Regents Fund
- Windward Fund Partner — Receives funding for the Global Methane Hub - Enteric Accelerator initiative