Page - March 29, 2010
$24,643,414 provided to climate denial front groups 2005-2011 [Total funds given to front groups 1997-2011: $27,411,493]
The Claude R. Lambe Foundation is the dominant financier of organizations taking a more visible, active role in day-to-day efforts to oppose clean energy and climate policy. The Foundation contributed $24.6 million to climate opposition groups from 2005-2011.
The Board of Directors is comprised entirely of Koch family members, senior Koch executives, and staff who serve Koch foundations:
- Richard Fink - President
- Logan Moore - Secretary
- Vonda Holliman - Treasurer
- Charles G. Koch - Director
- Elizabeth B. Koch - Director
- Elizabeth R. Koch - Director
- Charles C. Koch - Director
Click here to view the Claude R. Lambe Foundation's IRS 990 filings.
Claude R. Lambe Foundation: Funds provided to climate denial front groups by year, 1997-2011
| Year | Total funds provided to front groups |
| 1997 |
$1,654,875 |
| 1998 |
$1,630,000 |
| 1999 |
$1,374,500 |
| 2000 |
$1,410,000 |
| 2001 |
$1,573,500 |
| 2002 |
$2,099,960 |
| 2003 |
$1,453,320 |
| 2004 |
$1,789,640 |
| 2005 |
$2,720,000 |
| 2006 |
$3,163,030 |
| 2007 |
$3,440,000 |
| 2008 |
$2,439,500 |
| 2009 |
$2,749,796 |
| 2010 |
$1,936,550 |
| 2011 |
$1,009,200 |
| Total funds given out by the Claude R. Lambe Foundation from 2005-2011: $24,643,414 |
| Total funds given out by the Claude R. Lambe Foundation from 1997-2011: $27,411,493 |
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2009 Claude R. Lambe Foundation 990 IRS document