At UI Charitable, we believe that generosity has the power to shape not only individual lives, but the world we share. As we approach Earth Day 2025, we are reminded of our deep responsibility to care for the planet—and of the unique role that values-aligned philanthropy can play in protecting it.

This year’s Earth Day theme, "Planet Over Profit: Investing in Our Future," resonates deeply with our mission to connect purpose-driven donors with high-impact solutions. Whether it is through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs), Fiscal Sponsorships, or Impact Investments, we are committed to supporting environmental initiatives that lead to long-term, systemic change.

🌱 A Planet in Crisis Demands Purposeful Giving

Climate change is no longer a distant threat—it is here. From wildfires and water scarcity to extreme weather and biodiversity loss, our natural world is under pressure. And while governments and businesses must step up, philanthropy is uniquely positioned to fund the bold, early-stage work that drives innovation, advocacy, and community resilience.

At UI Charitable, we are proud to support a growing number of projects and nonprofits tackling environmental challenges across:

• Clean energy and climate tech

• Sustainable agriculture and food systems

• Environmental justice and Indigenous land stewardship

• Conservation and reforestation

• Education and youth-led climate action
  

These efforts are not just about environmental protection—they are about building a more just and equitable world for future generations.

🌿 Donor-Advised Funds for Environmental Impact

Your Donor-Advised Fund is more than a tax-smart giving tool—it is a vehicle for change. Earth Day is the perfect moment to revisit your giving strategy and consider how your DAF can support:

✅ Climate nonprofits with bold solutions
✅ Green startups through impact-aligned investments
✅ Community-based organizations on the front lines of environmental injustice

At UI Charitable, Fiscal Sponsorships can also be used to fund projects that are building sustainability solutions from the ground up. Whether you want to invest in clean water access, fund regenerative farming, or support climate storytelling through media, we can help you direct your philanthropy with purpose.

🌎 How UI Charitable Is Making a Difference

We proudly sponsor and support a range of projects with an environmental focus, including:

• Early-stage impact ventures working on sustainable innovation

• Grassroots movements led by Indigenous leaders and youth activists

• Environmental media and storytelling projects that shift public awareness

• Collaborative funds focused on scaling green solutions
  
  

Through Fiscal Sponsorships, we enable emerging leaders and projects to receive tax-deductible support while focusing on their missions—not paperwork.

💚 Join Us in Honoring Earth Day 2025

This Earth Day, we invite our donor community to reflect on what it means to leave a lasting legacy—not just for our families or communities, but for the planet itself.

🌱 Want to fund a climate-focused initiative through your Donor-Advised Fund?
🌱 Have an idea for an environmental project that needs fiscal Sponsorship?
🌱 Looking to invest in sustainable impact?

We’re here to help. Reach out to support@uicharitable.org to learn more about how you can align your giving with Earth Day and the broader movement toward environmental resilience.

Because protecting the planet isn’t a trend—it’s a commitment.

This Earth Day, and every day, UI Charitable is investing in a cleaner, healthier, and more equitable world—and we are honored to do it alongside donors like you.