Citizens Climate Lobby is located in Coronado, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Citizens Climate Lobby employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens Climate Lobby is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Citizens Climate Lobby generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 34.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 38.6% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CITIZENS' CLIMATE LOBBY BUILDS POLITICAL WILL FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS BY ENABLING THE BREAKTHROUGH OF PERSONAL AND POLITICAL POWER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CITIZENS' CLIMATE LOBBY PROGRAM ACTIVITIES ARE RELATED TO ADVANCING SPECIFIC CLIMATE LEGISLATION AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:- PROVIDING TRAININGS, EVENTS, AND CALLS TO ACTION RELATED TO SPECIFIC CLIMATE LEGISLATION.- PERFORMING DIRECT LOBBYING EFFORTS AND PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR GRASSROOTS LOBBYING EFFORTS.- EDUCATING AND SUPPORTING CONGRESSIONAL LIAISONS.- MOBILIZING ENDORSEMENTS FOR CLIMATE LEGISLATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ben Pendergrass Sr Director Of Government Affairs | 37.6 | $116,683 | |
Daniel Richter VP Of Government Affairs | 24.2 | $69,203 | |
Mark Reynolds Executive Director | Officer | 18 | $67,500 |
Madeleine Para President | Officer | 9.2 | $28,423 |
Lynate Pettengill Sr. Development Director | 6.8 | $17,399 | |
Olivia Melonas CFO | Officer | 6.4 | $17,084 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,428,959 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $250 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,428,959 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,988 |
Investment income | $773 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,105 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,438,418 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $203,285 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,876 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $511,907 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $36,524 |
Payroll taxes | $56,104 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,454 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $10,900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $27,374 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $112,500 |
Advertising and promotion | $189,418 |
Office expenses | $4,086 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,606 |
Travel | $719 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $62,081 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $3,691 |
All other expenses | $16,131 |
Total functional expenses | $1,620,684 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,596,191 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $575,283 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $5,552 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,406 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,181,432 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $165,240 |
Total liabilities | $165,240 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,016,192 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,181,432 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Citizens Climate Lobby has recieved totaling $770,650.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Action Now Inc Houston, TX PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATION AND ISSUE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES RELATING TO DEVELOPING BIPARTISAN CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. | $750,000 |
Leo Rosner Foundation Inc Palm Beach, FL PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
Anthony A Schmidt Family Foundation Lawrence, KS PURPOSE: BRINGING FOCUS TO GLOBAL WARMING | $9,500 |
The Mundt Family Foundation Lincoln, MA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY | $1,000 |
Brady Foundation Salisbury, NC PURPOSE: CHARITABLE USE | $100 |
Buttonwood Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONRIBUTION | $50 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Advancement Project Los Angeles, CA | $28,800,664 | $13,680,173 |
Merced County Community Action Board Merced, CA | $10,458,671 | $11,741,915 |
Local Government Commission Sacramento, CA | $4,141,316 | $8,779,457 |
League Of Oregon Cities Salem, OR | $8,455,795 | $4,085,501 |
California Forward Sacramento, CA | $2,278,761 | $1,928,668 |
Portland Mall Management Inc Portland, OR | $602,431 | $2,225,906 |
Accelertor For America Azusa, CA | $2,490,765 | $992,409 |
National Popular Vote Lafayette, CA | $32,012 | $1,561,641 |
Institute For Local Government Sacramento, CA | $1,939,416 | $1,529,227 |
Citizens Climate Lobby Coronado, CA | $2,181,432 | $2,438,418 |
California State Assoc Of Public Admin Public Guardians & Conserv Sacramento, CA | $907,638 | $1,097,163 |
Pooling Resources Inc Carson City, NV | $1,779,327 | $1,361,364 |