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GROWALD CLIMATE FUND INC

Brookline, MA Tax ID: 46-4209325 www.growaldclimatefund.org

The Growald Climate Fund Inc, based in Brookline, MA, is a philanthropic organization dedicated to climate change initiatives, with assets of $22.8 million, expenses of $34 million, and revenue of $29.4 million, supporting projects globally under the leadership of Eileen Growald, Paul Growald, and CEO Joanna Messing.

About GROWALD CLIMATE FUND INC

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The Growald Climate Fund Inc is a philanthropic organization based in Brookline, Massachusetts, focused on addressing climate change through strategic funding and partnerships. With assets totaling approximately $22.8 million, the fund reported expenses of about $34 million and revenue of nearly $29.4 million. The organization supports initiatives in a wide range of cities globally, including major urban centers like Amsterdam, Berlin, and New York, as well as smaller communities. The fund is led by key figures such as Eileen Growald (President), Paul Growald (Vice-President), and Joanna Messing (CEO), with the latter receiving a compensation of $295,000. The Growald Climate Fund is committed to leveraging its resources to foster impactful climate solutions across various regions.

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $22.8M
Total Awarded This Year $28.2M
Average Grant Size $918
Total Grants (Previous Year) 29,874
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Brookline, MA
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$22.8M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$28.2M

132 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
115.8%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$4,238,000EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATIONPROJECT SUPPORTThe hague, NL2024
$3,421,495INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & EXCHANGES BOARDPROGRAM SUPPORTWashington, DC, US2024
$2,600,000SED FUNDGENERAL SUPPORTGravenhage, NL2024
$2,290,000EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATIONCLIMATEThe hague, NL2023
$2,100,000ENERGY FOUNDATIONCLIMATESan francisco, CA, US2022
$1,750,000EUROPEAN CLIMATE FOUNDATIONCLIMATEThe hague, NL2022
$1,100,000ENERGY FOUNDATIONCLIMATESan francisco, CA, US2023
$1,035,000SOLUTIONS FOR OUR CLIMATECLIMATESungdonggu seoul, KS2023
$1,020,000TRANSFORMAGENERAL SUPPORTBogota, CO2024
$1,000,000SUNRISE PROJECT AUSTRAILIA LIMITEDENERGYSurry hills, AS2022

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

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EILEEN GROWALD

PRESIDENT

$0 2024
PG

PAUL GROWALD

VICE-PRESIDENT

$0 2024
AG

ADAM GROWALD

TREASURER

$0 2024
BS

B STEPHEN TOBEN

SECRETARY

$0 2024
JM

JOANNA MESSING

CEO

$295,000 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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