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1	Matter of Trust Link surplus w needs by Dev implementing planet-friendly, replicable slns and opps for home work mobliize pgms that value recycled matls, repurposed gds renewable resources provide inclusive convenient models	San Francisco, CA
2	THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION 11TH HOUR PROJECT - FUNDED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO INCREASING EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND CLIMATE CHANGE, RENEWABLE ENERGY, SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND MARINE TECHNOLOGY	PALO ALTO, CA
3	BELIZE OPEN SOURCE - SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT Provide educational assistance to the public to promote environmentally and socially sustainable development; including, development and operation of a field station in Belize, Central America.	Livermore, CA
4	MAYAN FAMILES SUPPORTING MAYAN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND THE RURAL POOR OF GUATEMALA THROUGH FUNDING EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.	LUGUNA BEACH, CA
5	GRID ALTERNATIVES GRID ALTERNATIVES ENVISIONS A RAPID, EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO A WORLD POWERED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY THAT BENEFITS EVERYONE. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY-POWERED SOLUTIONS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE THROUGH RENEWABLE ENERGY.	OAKLAND, CA
6	CALCEF INNOVATIONS GROW CLEAN ENERGY MARKETS AND ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY IN EQUITABLE MANNER.	OAKLAND, CA
7	CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN WE ARE CATALYZING MARKETS FOR CLEAN ENERGY AND SAFE WATER PRODUCTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.	ALAMEDA, CA
8	THE US-CHINA GREEN ENERGY COUNCIL TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT WILL HELP ENHANCE RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT IN BOTH THE UNITED STATES AND CHINA.	SAN JOSE, CA
9	INNOVATION CENTER FOR ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION PROMOTE CLEAN ENERGY AND SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE AROUND THE WORLD.	LOS ANGELES, CA
10	VISIONS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT Visions strives to enable sustainable development through education, leadership and technology. Visions is especially focused on enabling social change in communities affected by poverty, conflict and disability through education, leadership development and technology. We envision a world where all people have access to quality education, are empowered to realize their unique aspirations, and are equipped to make positive contributions to our world. Currently, Visions operates in 5 countries Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Nicaragua and the U.S.	IRVINE, CA
11	Green Technical Education and Employment Green Tech is committed to providing career technical education, job creation, job training, and entrepreneurial opportunities in the green economic sector. The program serves as a critical economic development resource for people from underprivileged backgrounds. Green Tech is charged with simultaneously developing clean energy workforce skills and reversing the negative human impact on our environment.	Sacramento, CA
12	Tangible Hope Foundation Tangible Hope Foundation (THF) is a nonprofit humanitarian organization committed to empowering and protecting young girls and women to break the cycle of poverty and create a thriving community by advancing their rights through education, sustainable development, basic medical care and nutrition. Thereby creating a generation of women who can lift the next generation of women out of poverty and into a vibrant life of opportunity.	Sausalito, CA
13	LANNA FOUNDATION LANNA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF INTEGRATED TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BASED IN CHIANG MAI, THAILAND. ITDP WORKS WITH VARIOUS HILL TRIBE ETHNIC GROUPS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THAT INCLUDES CLEAN WATER, SANITATION EDUCATION, AGRICULTURAL TRAINING, EDUCATION AND MEDICAL WORK. LANNA FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THIS WORTHWHILE WORK.	FRESNO, CA
14	Solar Roots 1. Provide training in renewable energy sources for low-income communities.2. Provide fuel-efficient cook-stoves and training in maintenance of equipment.3. Create volunteer programs in conjunction with US universities involved in green technology to provide opportunities for students to work in community based activities.	Berkeley, CA
15	The Climate Center The Climate Center is a climate and energy policy nonprofit working to rapidly reduce climate pollution at scale, starting in California.	Santa Rosa, CA
16	CLIMATE FIRST REPLACING OIL and GAS CFROG IS DEDICATED TO COMBATING THE CLIMATE CRISIS BY WORKING TO SHAPE THE TRANSITION FROM FOSSIL FUELS TO A CARBON FREE ECONOMY IN VENTURA COUNTY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE CREATION OF AN ECONOMY THAT IS SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE AND PROMOTES RENEWABLE ENERGY. CFROG ALSO OPERATES AS A WATCH-DOG ORGANIZATION WORKING TO ENSURE THAT ALL OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS IN VENTURA COUNTY ARE PROPERLY REVIEWED, PERMITTED, MONITORED AND COMPLIANT WITH RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY LAWS AND REGULATIONS.	OJAI, CA
17	Vote Solar Vote Solars mission is to repower the U.S. with clean energy by making solar power more accessible and affordable through effective policy advocacy.	Oakland, CA
18	350 BAY AREA We are building a grassroots climate movement in the Bay Area and beyond to eliminate carbon pollution and achieve a clean energy future with racial, economic, and environmental justice.	Oakland, CA
19		Watsonville, CA
20		SAN RAFAEL, CA
21		Mammoth Lakes, CA
22		OAKLAND, CA
23		LOS ANGELES, CA
24		SAN DIEGO, CA
25		EL CERRITO, CA
26		San Francisco, CA
27		San francisco, CA
28		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
29		PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
30		San Rafael, CA
31		San Rafael, CA
32		SACRAMENTO, CA
33		MADERA, CA
34		ROSEVILLE, CA
35		Milpitas, CA
36		SAN DIEGO, CA
37		LOS ANGELES, CA
38		Palm Desert, CA
39		PIEDMONT, CA
40		SANTA ANA, CA
41		Novato, CA
42		Sonoma, CA
43		IRVINE, CA

Matter of Trust

San Francisco, CA

Link surplus w needs by Dev implementing planet-friendly, replicable slns and opps for home work mobliize pgms that value recycled matls, repurposed gds renewable resources provide inclusive convenient models

THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION

PALO ALTO, CA

TH HOUR PROJECT - FUNDED EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO INCREASING EDUCATION AND AWARENESS AROUND CLIMATE CHANGE, RENEWABLE ENERGY, SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, HUMAN RIGHTS AND MARINE TECHNOLOGY

BELIZE OPEN SOURCE - SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT

Livermore, CA

Provide educational assistance to the public to promote environmentally and socially sustainable development; including, development and operation of a field station in , Central America.

MAYAN FAMILES

LUGUNA BEACH, CA

SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AND THE RURAL POOR OF GUATEMALA THROUGH FUNDING EDUCATIONAL, VOCATIONAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

GRID ALTERNATIVES

OAKLAND, CA

ENVISIONS A RAPID, EQUITABLE TRANSITION TO A WORLD POWERED BY RENEWABLE ENERGY THAT BENEFITS EVERYONE. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD COMMUNITY-POWERED SOLUTIONS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE THROUGH RENEWABLE ENERGY.

CALCEF INNOVATIONS

OAKLAND, CA

GROW CLEAN ENERGY MARKETS AND ACCELERATE ADOPTION OF CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY IN EQUITABLE MANNER.

CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN

ALAMEDA, CA

WE ARE CATALYZING MARKETS CLEAN ENERGY AND SAFE WATER PRODUCTS DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.

THE US-CHINA GREEN ENERGY COUNCIL

SAN JOSE, CA

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT WILL HELP ENHANCE RENEWABLE DEVELOPMENT IN BOTH UNITED STATES AND CHINA.

INNOVATION CENTER FOR ENERGY AND TRANSPORTATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

PROMOTE CLEAN SUSTAINABLE TO MITIGATE CLIMATE CHANGE AROUND THE WORLD.

VISIONS GLOBAL EMPOWERMENT

IRVINE, CA

strives to enable sustainable development through education, leadership and technology. is especially focused on enabling social change in communities affected by poverty, conflict and disability through education, leadership development and technology. We envision a world where all people have access to quality education, are empowered to realize their unique aspirations, and are equipped to make positive contributions to our world. Currently, operates in 5 countries Ethiopia, India, Sri Lanka, Nicaragua and the U.S.

Green Technical Education and Employment

Sacramento, CA

Tech is committed to providing career , job creation, job training, entrepreneurial opportunities in the economic sector. The program serves as a critical economic development resource for people from underprivileged backgrounds. Tech is charged with simultaneously developing clean energy workforce skills reversing the negative human impact on our environment.

Tangible Hope Foundation

Sausalito, CA

THF) is a nonprofit humanitarian organization committed to empowering and protecting young girls and women to break the cycle of poverty and create a thriving community by advancing their rights through education, sustainable development, basic medical care and nutrition. Thereby creating a generation of women who can lift the next generation of women out of poverty and into a vibrant life of opportunity.

LANNA FOUNDATION

FRESNO, CA

EXISTS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF INTEGRATED TRIBAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BASED IN CHIANG MAI, THAILAND. ITDP WORKS WITH VARIOUS HILL TRIBE ETHNIC GROUPS TO PROVIDE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THAT INCLUDES CLEAN WATER, SANITATION EDUCATION, AGRICULTURAL TRAINING, EDUCATION AND MEDICAL WORK. RAISES FUNDS TO SUPPORT THIS WORTHWHILE WORK.

Solar Roots

Berkeley, CA

Provide training in renewable energy sources for low-income communities.2. Provide fuel-efficient cook-stoves and training in maintenance of equipment.3. Create volunteer programs in conjunction with US universities involved in green technology to provide opportunities for students to work in community based activities.

The Climate Center

Santa Rosa, CA

is a and energy policy nonprofit working to rapidly reduce pollution at scale, starting in California.

CLIMATE FIRST REPLACING OIL and GAS

OJAI, CA

CFROG IS DEDICATED TO COMBATING THE CRISIS BY WORKING TO SHAPE THE TRANSITION FROM FOSSIL FUELS TO A CARBON FREE ECONOMY IN VENTURA COUNTY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE CREATION OF AN ECONOMY THAT IS SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE PROMOTES RENEWABLE ENERGY. CFROG ALSO OPERATES AS A WATCH-DOG ORGANIZATION WORKING TO ENSURE THAT ALL OPERATIONS IN VENTURA COUNTY ARE PROPERLY REVIEWED, PERMITTED, MONITORED COMPLIANT WITH RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY LAWS REGULATIONS.

Vote Solar

Oakland, CA

Solars mission is to repower the U.S. with clean energy by making power more accessible and affordable through effective policy advocacy.

350 BAY AREA

Oakland, CA

We are building a grassroots climate movement in the and beyond to eliminate carbon pollution and achieve a clean energy future with racial, economic, and environmental justice.

The is dedicated to spiritual, charitable, scientific, and educational activities. We operate programs and host groups for spiritual programs, wellness, yoga education, private retreats, and groups led by spiritual, religious, self-development teachers. We also are dedicated to alternative energy production, education, and environmental conservation. We are a large solar power producer in Santa Cruz County. We also operate a spiritual bookstore and gift shop, and the Pacific Cultural Center in Santa Cruz which is primarly dedicated to yoga teaching, education, and self-development. We also operate a Hindu temple which has hosted up to 75,000 day visitors a year.

SEI), A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED IN 1997, BUILDS LEADERS TO DRIVE SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS. FOR 25 YEARS, SEI HAS PARTNERED WITH SCHOOLS, CAMPUSES, COMMUNITIES, AND BUSINESSES TO DEVELOP A SUSTAINABILITY LEADERSHIP PATHWAY FROM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO EARLY CAREER. OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS (ENERGIZE SCHOOLS, SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP, ENERGIZE COLLEGES, CLIMATE CORPS, AND ENERGIZE CAREERS) EDUCATE AND EMPOWER STUDENTS AND EMERGING PROFESSIONALS TO CREATE THRIVING, RESILIENT COMMUNITIES.

To promote the widespread use of renewable resources and to increase efficiency through education, planning, promotion and facilitation of demonstration projects and public policy.

PROGRAM AND MANAGER DRIVING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

EIN) IS THE ONLY ENVIRONMENTAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING FUEL CELL ELECTRIC VEHICLES (FCEVs) AND RENEWABLE STORAGE AND DEEP DECORBONIZATION. OUR ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN COMPREHENSIVE RESEARCH, POLICY ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC OUTREACH TO PROMOTE THE WIDESPREAD ADOPTION OF A DIVERSE ZERO-EMMISSION PORTFOLIO. COMMITTED TO FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE AND IMPROVING AIR QUALITY, EIN BELIEVES THAT FCEVs AND BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLES (BEVs) ARE CRITICAL TO CATALYZE A RAPID TRANSITION TO A CLEAN ECONOMY.

WE EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC TO DEFEND THE RIGHT OF EVERY CALIFORNIAN TO MAKE AND STORE ENERGY ON THEIR PROPERTY WITHOUT UNREASONABLE INTERFERENCE OR BARRIERS.

is driving forward technological solutions that measure and advance the UNs Sustainable Development Goals We create impact by bringing together a broad network of interdisciplinary researchers nonprofits governments and corporate actor

advances renewable, decentralized electrification solutions as the fastest, most cost-effective and sustainable approach to universal energy access. We work to shift policy, mobilize capital, shape markets and grow sector legitimacy.

EDUCATION, HEALTH, SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, IN SENEGal

TO CUT GLOBAL CARBON EMISSIONS AT SPEED AND SCALE, AND SECURE A BETTER FUTURE FOR ALL.

WE BELIEVE WE CAN BRING AN END TO HUNGER ALONGSIDE MASSIVE FOOD WASTE IN OUR LIFETIME. CONNECTS SURPLUS PRODUCE TO COMMUNITIES TO SUPPORT PEOPLE IN NEED, REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS AND EMPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUNG CHANGEMAKERS. THIS IS OUR CURRENT ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION AS IT STANDS. TFP HAS GROWN AND CHANGED SINCE WE FILED FOR OUR 501C3, AND SO IT READS DIFFERENTLY FROM THE MISSION STATEMENT ON THE SCHEDULE 1023 APPLICATION.

To educate the public on and advocate for sensible and renewable energy policies that promote economic development and a clean and healthy environment.

To promote the common good and social welfare of the people of by educating the public and advocating on important issues of public policy, including energy and , that will improve the quality of life and the environment in .

TO ADVANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS.

Foundation is dedicated to raising funds to be donated to for the procurement of medical equipment and building upgrades to the .

was founded on a vision of assisting low-income residents in the area of energy conservation in 1978, and is at the forefront of the affordable housing crisis in our communities, having provided decent affordable housing since 1995.

Mission is: To support the sustainable development of Vietnamese communities and the enrichment of their cultural heritage.

WE ENGAGE LEADERS TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN UNDER RESOURCED COMMUNITIES.

OPERATION OF SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND GRANTMAKING TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROGRAMS TO ERECT ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE INFORMATIONAL BOOTHS AND AREAS AT CONCERTS TO EDUCATE AND ENLIGTHEN PEOPLE WHO ATTEND THESE CONCERT EVENTS,AND WORK WITH BANDS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT TO DISTRIBUTE ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION THROUGH THE BAND APPROVED INTERNET WEBSITES.THE ORGANIZATION GRANTS TO DIFFERENT EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT WORK THEIR COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE, INCLUDING SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION,CLEAN ENERGY,ARTS,EDUCATION,SOCIAL JUSTICE AND ASSISTANCE DUE TO NATURAL DISASTER. THE ORG PROVIDES AID AND OTHER SUPPORT TO NEEDY, UNDERPRIVILEGED INDIVIDUALS WHO ONCE HAD CAREERS THE MUSIC INDUSTRY AND HAVE FALLEN ON HARD TIMES OR WHO HAVE PROVEN A LONG TERM COMMITMENT TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BUT ARE NOW FINANCIAL NEED AND DISTRESS OR ARE EMERGENCY MEDICAL NEED.

To promote renewable energy policies in with a particular focus on energy storage.

FSD is a nonprofit organization based in Oakland, California, whose mission is to achieve community-driven goals through asset-based and international exchange in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. See Schedule O full statement

is organized operated exclusively for public charitable purposes. The specific purpose of this corporation is focused on sustainable development initiatives leadership development nationally globally. . seeks to serve the needs of developing communities in the Third World by working with ethnic leaders in these impoverished communities to provide them with the economic resources training necessary to develop manage micro-business with the eventual goal of helping the communities achieve the independence that comes from the ability to provide for themselves through financial sustainability. . current activity: . has currently partnered with a non-governmental foundation in Thailand is working with this organization by support to build expand its aquaculture research fish-farming business.

The Corporation is organized the purpose of furthering the common good by advancing an equitable and inclusive economy that addresses climate change and to this end, will engage in any and all lawful activities incidental to the forgoing purposes that are consistent with exemption from Federal income tax under Section 501 (c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any subsequent Federal tax laws).

To promote and improve the common business interests of industry members involved with residential energy efficiency systems and improvements thereto.

Focus on sustainable development. A call to action to reduce inquality of education opportunity. Help more people enjoy health, justice, and prosperity.

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