ABOUT US

Grounded.org is the digital hub for Grounded LLC, a non-profit impact organization fiscally sponsored by Social Impact Fund, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and Grounded Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our mission is to accelerate climate solutions by leveraging our cultural and grantmaking superpowers to help climate leaders win bigger victories faster.

Grounded LLC provides pro bono support to partners to develop large-scale cultural campaigns and rapid response strategies that drive real-world impact. We receive annual funding from our founder that covers the cost of early strategic development, then we work with partners to secure additional funding needed for scale and launch.

Grounded Foundation provides catalytic, early-stage funding to innovative, high-impact organizations dedicated to advancing climate solutions, indigenous sovereignty, and the rights of nature. All grantmaking is strictly by invitation only.

Julia Jackson

Founder

One of today’s most visionary climate philanthropists, and a second-generation proprietor of Jackson Family Wines, Julia Jackson founded Grounded.org to accelerate climate solutions and drive philanthropic innovation in the wake of the 2017 Tubbs Wildfire in California.

  • Jon van Gelder

    Executive Director
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  • Kristen Sensenig

    Director of Operations
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  • Alinafe Chanza

    Chief of Staff

  • Alison Bryan

    Impact Coordinator

  • Brady Walkinshaw

    Senior Advisor
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  • Max Zorick

    Advisor, TradesForce
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  • Kevin Rutkowski

    Advisor, Culture Strategy
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  • Brandon Kaufer

    Advisor, Culture Strategy
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