The Steyer Network refers to a collection of foundations, nonprofits, and a super PAC created and funded by liberal billionaire and hedge fund manager Tom Steyer. This page organizes all of the groups associated with and funded by Tom Steyer; for more information on each, see their respective pages.
Leadership
Tom Steyer
Thomas Fahr “Tom” Steyer is a hedge fund manager, billionaire, and climate change activist. Steyer ran for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination in the 2020 election cycle.
Organizations in the Steyer Network
Steyer Foundations
TomKat Charitable Trust and TomKat Foundation are the two foundations associated with Tom Steyer.
| TomKat Foundation/Charitable Trust Financial Overvivew | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Total Revenues | Total Expenditures | Grants Paid | Net Assets |
| 2018 | $1,478,760 | $8,409,348 | $7,647,549 | $52,594,076 |
| 2017 | $16,759,340 | $7,740,042 | $7,150,000 | $70,502,245 |
| 2016 | $1,218,575 | $32,634,250 | $31,255,350 | $60,413,615 |
| 2015 | $6,720,741 | $12,863,054 | $12,166,136 | $0 |
| 2014 | $17,811,540 | $22,134,902 | $21,369,706 | $130,855,943 |
| 2013 | $13,810,222 | $23,555,160 | $22,757,589 | $142,392,379 |
| 2012 | $20,778,703 | $48,311,657 | $47,407,123 | $156,256,045 |
| 2011 | $20,970,835 | $11,018,530 | $10,311,396 | $190,657,259 |
| 2010 | $18,857,771 | $7,724,972 | $6,542,678 | $203,546,125 |
| 2009 | $7,640,759 | $6,039,530 | $5,166,547 | $186,768,318 |
| 2008 | $176,364,920 | $198,540 | $100,000 | $153,328,420 |
| Total: | $302,412,166 | $180,629,985 | $171,874,074 | |
NextGen Advocacy Groups
NextGen America is the 501(c)(3) arm of the NextGen set of environmental advocacy groups associated with Steyer.
| NextGen Climate America Financial Overview | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Total Revenues | Total Expenditures | Grants Paid | Net Assets |
| 2018 | $4,835,134 | $3,907,892 | $1,490,458 | $1,535,210 |
| 2017 | $3,496,121 | $4,229,607 | $1,553,500 | $607,968 |
| 2016 | $3,770,013 | $3,668,549 | $1,679,358 | $456,032 |
| 2015 | $3,770,013 | $3,668,549 | $1,679,358 | $456,032 |
| 2014 | $2,877,650 | $2,523,142 | $1,378,000 | $354,568 |
| 2013 | $100 | $40 | $0 | $60 |
| Total: | $18,749,031 | $17,997,779 | $7,780,674 | |
NextGen Climate Action is the 501(c)(4) advocacy arm of the NextGen set of environmentalist groups.
| NextGen Climate Action Financial Overview | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Total Revenues | Total Expenditures | Grants Paid | Net Assets |
| 2018 | $54,429,597 | $54,021,825 | $40,111,080 | $1,371,865 |
| 2017 | $19,554,050 | $21,825,497 | $4,261,703 | $964,093 |
| 2016 | $44,513,192 | $43,593,250 | $8,535,072 | $3,235,540 |
| 2015 | $23,540,347 | $24,595,257 | $3,636,500 | $2,315,598 |
| 2014 | $13,330,873 | $10,991,653 | $458,000 | $3,370,508 |
| 2013 | $6,269,186 | $5,237,899 | $60,000 | $1,031,287 |
| Total: | $161,637,245 | $160,265,381 | $57,062,355 | |
NextGen Climate Action Committee is the super PAC in the Steyer Network.
| NextGen Climate Committee Financial Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cycle | Total Receipts | Total Disbursements |
| 2019-2020 (Oct.) | $53,567,495 | $47,836,117 |
| 2017-2018 | $64,464,571 | $63,830,429 |
| 2015-2016 | $93,010,236 | $96,036,920 |
| 2013-2014 | $77,836,875 | $74,032,090 |
| Total: | $288,879,177 | $281,735,556 |