The Climate Center
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 25
- Location
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Founding
- 11/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 45-0485495
Organization Overview
The Climate Center is located in Santa Rosa, CA. The organization was established in 2002. 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 06/2022, Climate Center employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Climate 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 06/2022, Climate Center 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 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 18.8% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE CLIMATE CENTER IS A CLIMATE AND ENERGY POLICY NONPROFIT WORKING TO RAPIDLY REDUCE CLIMATE POLLUTION AT SCALE, STARTING IN CALIFORNIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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POLICY DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATIONTHE CLIMATE CENTER WORKED THIS YEAR TO BUILD THE FOUNDATION OF A CLEANER, MORE DISTRIBUTED AND RESILIENT ENERGY SYSTEM THAT CAN BETTER SUPPORT CALIFORNIA COMMUNITIES, ESPECIALLY THE MOST VULNERABLE, AS THEY ARE CONFRONTED WITH INCREASING PLANNED AND UNPLANNED ELECTRIC GRID DISRUPTIONS. WE ALSO LAUNCHED EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH AN AMBITIOUS TARGET AND SECURE STATE SUPPORT FOR SCALING UP NATURAL CARBON SEQUESTRATION ON NATURAL AND WORKING LANDS TO REMOVE PAST CLIMATE POLLUTION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
PUBLIC OUTREACH & COMMUNICATIONSINCE LAST JULY, THE CLIMATE CENTER COMPLETED SEVERAL POLICY WHITE PAPERS INCLUDING ONE ON NATURAL CARBON SEQUESTRATION AS WELL AS ONE ON CARBON CAPTURE AND STORAGE. WE PUBLISHED 8 OP-EDS IN KEY STATE NEWSPAPERS AND REACHED THOUSANDS OF CLIMATE ACTIVISTS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA. WE ALSO PRODUCED 11 WEBINARS ON CLIMATE SOLUTION RELATED TOPICS, INCLUDING A WEBINAR SERIES CALLED INVESTING IN CLIMATE ACTION FOR JOBS, HEALTH, AND EQUITY. WE HAD 4132 TOTAL REGISTRANTS ON ALL OF OUR WEBINARS. WE HAVE ALSO GIVEN NUMEROUS PRESENTATIONS ON CLIMATE-SAFE CALIFORNIA TO VARIOUS COMMUNITY, LOCAL ELECTED BODIES AND ADVOCACY GROUPS AROUND THE STATE.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
CLIMATE-SAFE CALIFORNIA: MOBILIZING & COALITION BUILDINGWE WORKED TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, PRIORITIZING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AS WELL AS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND BUSINESSES, IN SUPPORT OF ACCELERATED, EQUITABLE STATE CLIMATE POLICY. WE CONVENED A STATEWIDE CLIMATE POLICY SUMMIT IN SACRAMENTO, WITH OVER 200 IN ATTENDANCE, AND CONVENED MULTIPLE OTHER PARTNERSHIPS AND MEETINGS IN SUPPORT OF OUR POLICY PRIORITIES, INCLUDING THE MICROGRID EQUITY COALITION. WE HIRED AN ADDITIONAL MOBILIZING STAFF MEMBER IN THE LOS ANGELES REGION.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ellie Cohen CEO | Officer | 40 | $176,134 |
Jeri Howland Dir. Philanthropy | 40 | $150,000 | |
Lois Downy CFO | Officer | 40 | $112,129 |
Barry Vesser COO | Officer | 40 | $106,572 |
Susan Thomas Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Efren Carrillo Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $555 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $29,180 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,374,364 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,756 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,404,099 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,145 |
| Investment income | -$2,952 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,416,292 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $25,000 |
| 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. | $480,408 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $170,175 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,244,946 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,159 |
| Other employee benefits | $170,732 |
| Payroll taxes | $124,356 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,560 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $31,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $224,084 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,464 |
| Office expenses | $33,351 |
| Information technology | $60,938 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,494 |
| Travel | $18,395 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,662 |
| Interest | $8,834 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,900 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,535,284 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $593,511 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $281,034 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $26,764 |
| 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 | $50,570 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,949 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $31,871 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,057,699 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $237,779 |
| 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 | $158,834 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $396,613 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $461,141 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $199,945 |
| 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 | $1,057,699 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Climate Center has awarded $80,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Climate Safe California Campaign | $10,000 |
Mount Rainier, MD PURPOSE: Climate Safe California Campaign | $10,000 |
Mount Rainier, MD PURPOSE: Climate Safe California Campaign | $10,000 |
Takoma Park, MD PURPOSE: Climate Safe California Campaign | $10,000 |
Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: Climate Safe California Campaign | $10,000 |
Oakland, CA PURPOSE: Climate Safe California Campaign | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that The Climate Center has recieved totaling $711,888.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $352,500 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $100,000 |
Giles W & Elise G Mead Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST A ONE-YEAR GRANT OF $50K TO FUND A PORTION OF THE SALARY OF OUR NEW NATURAL SEQUESTRATION INITIATIVE MANAGER TO EXPAND THE CLIMATE CENTER'S NATURAL CARBON SEQUESTRATION PROGRAM IN CALIFORNIA. | $50,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $47,266 |
The Laney And Pasha Thornton Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $25,000 |
Bancroft Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Duffield Family Foundation Pleasanton, CA | $258,368,317 | $20,065,038 |
American Indian Model Schools Oakland, CA | $18,645,472 | $19,971,757 |
Partnership For Los Angeles Schools Los Angeles, CA | $63,718,377 | $31,128,437 |
Hamburger Home Los Angeles, CA | $14,127,988 | $18,500,267 |
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 |
All For Health Health For All Inc Glendale, CA | $29,884,317 | $23,523,677 |
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 |
Center For Academic Success Sierra Vista, AZ | $18,278,347 | $12,993,576 |