Environmental Action Fund
Impact overview
Mar 2026 – Jun 2026From March through June 2026, the Environmental Action Fund's portfolio delivered measurable impact across clean water, clean energy, and ecosystem conservation on four continents. Surge for Water was a standout performer: it surpassed its World Water Day fundraising goal to reach 841 families in Indonesia with water filters, completed a school rainwater harvesting system in Sumba, and closed FY 2025 with 117,605 people reached through its Water+ program — while more than doubling in organizational size to $1.86M in revenue over three years. Groundwork USA's National Service Corps marked 15 years at Yellowstone, deploying 50+ youth this summer, and its microforest network demonstrated returns of up to $13.40 per dollar invested. Clean Air Task Force advanced geothermal, nuclear, and methane policy across the U.S., EU, and emerging economies, while Woodwell Climate Research Center launched a new public-facing podcast and co-led global methane monitoring advocacy. Friends of the Osa set a bird-count record and supported the reintroduction of white-lipped peccaries to a Costa Rican national park after an 18-year absence.
Nonprofits
Themes
Surge for Water anchored this theme, scaling from a World Water Day campaign to a comprehensive Water+ program reaching over 117,000 people with water, sanitation, hygiene, and menstrual health services across Haiti, Indonesia, and Uganda. Organizational revenue more than doubled over three years, reflecting sustained growth in program delivery.
Clean Air Task Force drove policy advances across nuclear, geothermal, and methane regulation — from bipartisan U.S. Senate geothermal legislation to the Dubrovnik Geothermal Declaration and expansion of its Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme to new developing-country governments. Research outputs on biomass carbon removal and transmission financing reform added analytical depth to advocacy.
Groundwork USA's National Service Corps marked 15 years of youth conservation work at Yellowstone and deployed 50+ young people in summer 2026, while its microforest and green infrastructure programs demonstrated strong economic returns in urban communities across New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.
Friends of the Osa led community-based conservation in southern Costa Rica, setting a new organizational record of 275 bird species counted on Global Big Day and supporting the reintroduction of white-lipped peccaries to Piedras Blancas National Park after an 18-year absence.
Woodwell Climate Research Center launched its debut podcast 'Not A Climate Scientist' on Earth Day, growing to five episodes by May, and co-led global advocacy for a new methane observing system (GEM-OS) in Science Magazine. This theme reflects a broadening of science communication beyond traditional research outputs.
GreenWave piloted kelp as living water infrastructure in Newfoundland, and Trees, Water & People closed a record 27th fiscal year while hosting community knowledge exchanges in Honduras. These programs reflect a steady commitment to regenerative land and ocean stewardship.
Milestones
Surge for Water's FY 2025 Annual Report confirmed 117,605 people reached with Water+ programs and $1.86M in revenue — more than doubling organizational size in three years.
June 2026
Groundwork USA's National Service Corps marked 15 years of youth conservation work at Yellowstone, deploying 50+ young people for summer 2026.
May 2026
Woodwell Climate Research Center launched its debut podcast 'Not A Climate Scientist' on Earth Day, releasing three episodes across major streaming platforms.
April 2026
Bipartisan superhot rock geothermal legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate on April 28, 2026, supported by Clean Air Task Force advocacy.
April 2026
Trees, Water & People closed its 27th fiscal year with nine consecutive years of organizational growth and record revenues.
April 2026
Surge for Water surpassed its World Water Day fundraising goal, securing water filters for 841 families in Indonesia — 68% above the original target of 500.
March 2026
A new well was drilled in a rural Ugandan community, giving residents their first-ever local water source and eliminating a 2km walk to a spring.
March 2026
Clean Air Task Force launched its Reactor Selection Tool, enabling decision-makers to compare 35 nuclear reactor designs across 8 criteria.
March 2026
Monthly snapshots
Summary
In June 2026, six nonprofits delivered measurable environmental, humanitarian, and community impact across four continents. Surge for Water's FY 2025 Annual Report revealed 117,605 people reached with comprehensive Water+ programs across Haiti, Indonesia, and Uganda — including 12,751 people across 81 schools in Sumba Tengah — while the organization more than doubled in size to $1.86M in revenue over three years. Groundwork USA spotlighted its growing microforest network across Elizabeth NJ, Yonkers NY, and Providence RI, with research showing returns of up to $13.40 for every $1 invested, and Clean Air Task Force advanced methane regulation globally, welcoming Egypt, Brazil, and Bosnia and Herzegovina into its Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme and presenting solutions to HM King Charles at London Climate Action Week.
- Surge for Water's FY 2025 Annual Report confirmed 117,605 people reached across Haiti, Indonesia, and Uganda with comprehensive Water+ programs.
- Surge for Water closed FY 2025 at $1.86M in revenue, more than doubling its organizational size in just three years.
- Groundwork USA's microforest in Elizabeth, NJ returned $11 for every $1 invested through cleaner air, cooler streets, and stormwater management.
- Clean Air Task Force's Fossil Fuel Regulatory Programme expanded to include Egypt, Brazil, and Bosnia and Herzegovina, supporting up to 20 developing country governments on methane reduction.
- Friends of the Osa participated in the reintroduction of white-lipped peccaries to Piedras Blancas National Park after an 18-year absence from the ecosystem.
- Unite to Light's 2026 Light and Partner Program (LP3) committed 3,500+ solar lights to children and students across Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Liberia.
In May 2026, seven nonprofits delivered wide-ranging environmental and humanitarian impact across four continents.
In April 2026, seven environmental nonprofits advanced clean water access, ocean restoration, climate science communication, and clean energy policy across four continents.