Woodwell Climate Research Center

Organization Overview

Woodwell Climate Research Center is located in Falmouth, MA. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (U30) the organization is classified as: Physical & Earth Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Woodwell Climate Research Center employed 76 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Woodwell Climate Research Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Woodwell Climate Research Center generated $19.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.1m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.3% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Woodwell Climate Research Center has awarded 74 individual grants totaling $3,361,251. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

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2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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WOODWELL CLIMATE RESEARCH CENTER IS AN ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTISTS WHO WORK WITH A WORLDWIDE NETWORK OF PARTNERS TO UNDERSTAND AND MANAGE CLIMATE CHANGE. WE BRING TOGETHER 35 YEARS OF HANDS-ON RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND POLICY IMPACT TO FIND SOCIETAL-SCALE SOLUTIONS THAT CAN BE PUT INTO IMMEDIATE ACTION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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POLICY RELEVANT RESEARCH - SCIENTIFIC EXCELLENCE IS THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL OF THE CENTER'S ACTIVITIES, AND DISTINGUISHES THE CENTER FROM OTHER NGOS IN THE ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR. THROUGH A HOLISTIC, MULTIDISCIPLINARY, APPLIED, AND TEAM-FOCUSED APPROACH, WE SEEK TO CREATE BREAKTHROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND SOLUTIONS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFORMING SOUND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES FROM THE LOCAL TO GLOBAL SCALE. THE CENTER'S RESEARCH IS FOCUSED ON THE LAND-CLIMATE CONNECTION - HOW CHANGES IN LAND USE EFFECT THE CLIMATE SYSTEM; HOW THE CHANGING CLIMATE IS ALTERING SYSTEMS ON LAND SUCH AS FORESTS, ECOSYSTEMS AND AGRICULTURE; AND WHAT LAND-MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES CAN HARNESS THE POWER OF NATURE TO SLOW CLIMATE CHANGE. MOST OF THIS RESEARCH IS CONDUCTED IN THE ARCTIC AND THE TROPICS-CRITICAL REGIONS WHERE NATURAL SYSTEMS CONTAIN DISPROPORTIONATE SHARES OF THE PLANET'S BIODIVERSITY AND STORED CARBON, BUT WHERE DEFORESTATION, AGRICULTURE, FIRE, AND CLIMATIC WARMING PLACE THESE ASSETS AT GREAT RISK.


POLICY ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION - THE CENTER HAS A LONG AND RICH HISTORY OF IMPACTING CLIMATE POLICY PROCESSES AT MULTIPLE LEVELS, AND SHARING OUR SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING OF CLIMATE CHANGE WITH THE WORLD THROUGH CUTTING-EDGE COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THE CENTER BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL GOVERNMENTS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE-SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT AND MEASURE PROGRESS TOWARDS NATIONAL COMMITMENTS TO THE PARIS AGREEMENT. TO LEAVE AN EDUCATIONAL LEGACY, THE CENTER OFFERS HANDS-ON EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS TO TRAIN A NEW GENERATION OF CLIMATE SCIENCE LEADERS. THE CENTER FOSTERS IMMERSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO LINK FIELD RESEARCH WITH BIG-PICTURE SOLUTIONS IN THE CHALLENGING AND FAST-CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS WHERE WE WORK.


CENTER FUNDED SCIENCE - THIS CATEGORY OF EXPENDITURES REPRESENTS THE CENTER'S COMMITMENT TO STIMULATING INNOVATION AND INVESTING IN OUR SCIENTIFIC STAFF BY FUNDING PROJECTS OF OUR OWN CHOOSING. CENTER FUNDED SCIENCE AIMS TO SUPPLEMENT/EXTEND EXISTING PROJECTS, OR SEED-FUND PROJECTS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO HAVE OUTSIZED IMPACT IN SCIENCE AND POLICY OR WHICH HAVE GOOD POTENTIAL FOR RETURN ON INVESTMENT BY ENABLING EXTERNAL FUNDING.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,639,287
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$13,461,712
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $145,869
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$17,100,999
Total Program Service Revenue$1,705,543
Investment income $185,814
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $558,100
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $19,563,281

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Woodwell Climate Research Center has awarded $472,052 in support to 14 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

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Boston, MA

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

$82,966

THE COUNCIL ON STRATEGIC RISKS

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

$60,000

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGENTS OF THE

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Ann Arbor, MI

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

$59,562

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

$41,434

BRYN MAWR COLLEGE

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Bryn Mawr, PA

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

$40,423

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA THE REGENTS OF THE

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Irvine, CA

PURPOSE: SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

$37,945
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Woodwell Climate Research Center has recieved totaling $208,600.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Robinson-Acevedo Family Foundation Inc

Flint, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$200,000
Brown Family Foundation Inc

Cumberland, WI

PURPOSE: OPERATING

$5,000
The Naduse Foundation

Beverly, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$2,500
Dorothea R Endicott Charitable Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$1,000
Michael P Dowling Foundation

Denver, CO

PURPOSE: CLIMATE CHANGE

$100
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$7,061,933
Earnings$1,635,335
Net Contributions$5,200
Ending Balance$8,702,468

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