Project Drawdown
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $4.3m
- Investments
- $44.1k
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 05/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-3705448
Organization Overview
Project Drawdown is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Project Drawdown employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Drawdown 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 12/2021, Project Drawdown generated $4.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.5% 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
PROJECT DRAWDOWN IS FACILITATING A BROAD COALITION OF RESEARCHERS, SCIENTISTS, GRADUATE STUDENTS, PHDS, POST-DOCS, POLICY MAKERS, BUSINESS LEADERS AND ACTIVISTS TO ASSEMBLE AND PRESENT THE BEST AVAILABLE INFORMATION ON CLIMATE SOLUTIONS IN ORDER TO DESCRIBE THEIR BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL, SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OVER THE NEXT THIRTY YEARS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCHTHE DRAWDOWN RESEARCH PROGRAM AIMS TO DETERMINE WHEN AND HOW REACHING DRAWDOWN IS POSSIBLE, USING EXISTING, WELL-PROVEN AND SCALABLE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. TO UNCOVER THAT ANSWER, THE RESEARCH TEAM, REVIEWS AND EVALUATES THE POTENTIAL PERFORMANCE OF DIVERSE TECHNOLOGIES AND PRACTICES THAT REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND/OR ENHANCE CARBON SEQUESTRATION FROM THE ATMOSPHERE WHILE PROVIDING MANY CO-BENEFITS TO HUMAN SOCIETY.
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONSTHE MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS TEAM SUPPORTS AND WORKS WITH PROJECT DRAWDOWNS PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS TO EXPAND THE ORGANIZATIONS REACH, INFLUENCE AND IMPACT WITH TARGET AUDIENCES.FROM THE HILL AND FAST COMPANY TO MS. MAGAZINE AND SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, PROJECT DRAWDOWN EXPERTS PUBLISHED OVER A DOZEN OP-EDS AND FEATURE STORIES IN TOP MEDIA OUTLETS AND WERE INTERVIEWED BY LEADING JOURNALISTS, TV ANCHORS, AND PODCAST HOSTS. DRAWDOWN-ALIGNED SOLUTIONS WERE REFERENCED IN HUNDREDS OF POPULAR PRESS ARTICLES AROUND THE WORLD
DRAWDOWN LEARNDRAWDOWN LEARN IS A BROAD INITIATIVE TO ENCOURAGE EDUCATION AND LEARNING ABOUT CLIMATE SOLUTIONS BASED ON PROJECT DRAWDOWNS RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND INSIGHTS. THROUGH OUR PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS, WE ENGAGE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN CLIMATE SOLUTIONS AND CREATE NEW WAYS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING ABOUT HOW THE WORLD CAN REACH DRAWDOWN.DRAWDOWN LEARN PRODUCED CLIMATE SOLUTIONS 101 THE WORLDS FIRST MAJOR EDUCATIONAL EFFORT FOCUSED ON CLIMATE SOLUTIONS. THIS 6-UNIT COURSE COMBINES PROJECT DRAWDOWNS TRUSTED KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHTS WITH INSPIRING VOICES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, AND HAS MORE THAN A MILLION VIEWS GLOBALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Foley Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $435,976 |
Crystall Chissell Senior Director | Officer | 40 | $185,624 |
Todd Reubold Marketing Dir | Officer | 40 | $185,577 |
Matthew Shambroom Operations Dir | Officer | 40 | $178,854 |
Chad Frischmann Senior Director | Officer | 40 | $171,552 |
Bradley Palmer President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,919,932 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,919,932 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $320,000 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $176 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,278,877 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $1,157,583 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $375,043 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,556,733 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $273,098 |
| Payroll taxes | $177,284 |
| Fees for services: Management | $335,277 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $20,903 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,549 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $84,363 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,954 |
| Office expenses | $5,574 |
| Information technology | $24,520 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,556 |
| Travel | $24,234 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $43,210 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,647 |
| Insurance | $8,390 |
| All other expenses | $23,597 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,910,473 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,962,971 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $390,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,261 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $158 |
| Investments—other securities | $44,116 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,000 |
| Total assets | $4,426,506 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $199,191 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $125,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $324,191 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,505,845 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,596,470 |
| 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 | $4,426,506 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Project Drawdown has recieved totaling $91,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Joseph And Vera Long Foundation Walnut Creek, CA PURPOSE: CLIMATE CHANGE FUNDING STRATEGY FOR PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS | $90,000 |
Rc Charitable Foundation Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $1,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Partnership For Los Angeles Schools Los Angeles, CA | $63,718,377 | $31,128,437 |
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Arizona Agribusiness & Equine Center Phoenix, AZ | $41,363,992 | $18,352,142 |
Summit Public Schools Washington Redwood City, CA | $14,247,719 | $16,987,121 |
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International Society For Technology In Education Portland, OR | $20,256,205 | $13,556,365 |
Northwest Christian School Phoenix, AZ | $14,587,608 | $15,711,697 |
Fit Kids Inc Scottsdale, AZ | $27,357,951 | $13,904,484 |
Oxford Preparatory Academy Aliso Viejo, CA | $8,703,539 | $15,190,265 |
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