InfluenceWatch, a project managed by the Capital Research Center, continues to expand its database of advocacy groups, foundations, and donors that play a role in shaping public policy. The platform aims to provide transparency regarding the funding sources, objectives, and networks of these organizations.
The website serves as a resource for journalists and others interested in detailed research on influential entities that may not receive widespread attention from the public or other watchdog groups.
Recent updates to InfluenceWatch include profiles on several organizations:
The Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice (CCAEJ) is an advocacy group based in California focused on environmental policies. It is affiliated with Regenerate California, a program led by the California Environmental Justice Alliance. Other members of this alliance include Communities for a Better Environment and Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy. In 2023, CCAEJ received funding from ImpactAssets, the Liberty Hill Foundation, and the Solutions Project.
Team Rubicon is known for its disaster relief efforts both domestically and internationally. In 2022, it was awarded a $7 million grant from Yield Giving, which was established by MacKenzie Scott. According to Team Rubicon’s 2024 annual report, major sponsors providing at least $1 million included Ford Motor Company, Ford Philanthropy, Wells Fargo, the Home Depot Foundation, Under Armour, and USAA.
Re:wild is an environmental advocacy organization founded by Leonardo DiCaprio. As of 2026, Re:wild reports partnerships with 500 organizations across more than 80 countries. Its work focuses on wildlife and plant restoration as well as supporting climate policies related to conservation. Collaborators have included the Wild Foundation, One Earth, Earthjustice, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Oakland REACH operates in Oakland, California offering educational services aimed at minority communities while addressing systemic inequities in local public schools. In 2022, MacKenzie Scott contributed $3 million to Oakland REACH through her Yield Giving initiative. Additional support has come from the Walton Family Foundation, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Center for Education Reform, America Achieves, and Greenlining Institute.
The Tennessee Alliance for Progress (TAP), based in Nashville, advocates for environmental policies within Tennessee. TAP is identified as a “convening organization” among Climate Nashville’s partners; other partners include the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign and Middle TN Group as well as the Tennessee Environmental Council and Nashville Home Energy Solutions. TAP director Grayce Gadson previously served as an organizer and spokesperson for Black Lives Matter’s Nashville chapter.
“CRC is pleased to present some of the most significant additions to InfluenceWatch in the past week.”
The ongoing updates aim to assist news outlets with reliable research material about organizations influencing policy discussions.
